Fitness

Swell surf from Colin

Friday, August 20, 2010
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Swell surf from Colin

By Blake Bunch Most Lowcountry citizens have been through some serious storms in their lifetimes and when hurricane season rolls around, a palpable level of anxiety is present; especially on the barrier islands. But while the rest of the coastal community is Saran-wrapping their valuable documents and stocking up on canned goods, surfers are waiting... »

Save the Light Half-Marathon & 5-K Race

Friday, February 19, 2010
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Save the Light Half-Marathon & 5-K Race

By Lauren Dean It was not an ideal day for a race. Heavy rains the night before had scattered huge puddles along the race route, some of which stretched from each side almost to the center lane of the street. The sun came out just at the last moment. From my vantage point on E.... »

Run for the light

Thursday, February 4, 2010
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Run for the light

Kick off your Super Bowl weekend with a heart healthy run through Folly to benefit Save the Light, a non-profit organization created to protect and restore the Morris Island Lighthouse. The 8th annual Save the Light run consists to two routes: the 5K (3.1 miles) and the Half-Marathon (13.1 miles). The 5K is essentially the... »

500 Days of Summer; surprisingly original

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
By Akhyari
500 Days of Summer; surprisingly original

By Megan Carroll Romantic comedies are a guilty pleasure of mine. I don’t often share that with many folks, because I more often than not am disappointed with them on screen. Shallow, vapid, and silly come to mind.  But after seeing 500 Days of Summer I felt a need to “come out... »

Lara’s Top Ten ways to exercise with your dog

Monday, August 24, 2009
By Akhyari
Lara’s Top Ten ways to exercise with your dog

By Lara Wittstadt Grab your fluffy friend, lace up those sneakers, and enjoy multi-tasking at it’s very best! These exercises are also great with a stroller, friend, or on your own: 1: Jogging – A light running pace is a fantastic way to warm-up your leg muscles. Anywhere from 2 – 10 minutes is adequate depending... »

Lara’s Top 10 Places to Workout

Monday, August 10, 2009
By Akhyari
Lara’s Top 10 Places to Workout

By Lara Wittstadt As the weather begins to cool off and Charleston eases into fall, there’s no better time to lace up the sneakers and head outside for a workout. Leave the office for some fresh air, grab the running stroller, bring along the dog and choose from any of these locations for a refreshing... »

Workout tips to beat the heat

Monday, July 20, 2009
By Akhyari

Lara’s Top Ten By Lara Wittstadt Water consumption: Hydration is a very important component to keeping the body functional during a summer workout.  Drink at least eight ounces of water 30 minutes prior to a workout, about three to six ounces every 15 minutes during the workout, and eight ounces within 30 minutes of completing the... »

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