Walking and Running: Spring Is For Marathons

  Spring is for marathons and there are a few very good reasons why. First, it’s cool, stable temperatures are ideal for endurance events. Many spring marathons are planned with the idea that more athletes will train through the winter months allowing a long,...
2024 Run Ocean Isle Beach Prerace Information

2024 Run Ocean Isle Beach Prerace Information

Thank you so much for joining us at the 11th Annual Run Ocean Isle Beach!  It’s just a few days away and as we get ready for Saturday 10/26, we’re covering a lot of the frequently asked questions regarding parking, expo/packet pickup, race day plans,...
February Athlete of the Month

February Athlete of the Month

Malachi Funderburk was raised on Long Island in Uniondale, New York.  He looked up to his older brother, Vernon, who was two years older and an exceptionally good athlete.  Vernon had gone out for the cross country team and would share many great running stories with...
January’s Athlete of the Month:

January’s Athlete of the Month:

Jane Serues The Making of a Mentor  Jane Serues was a very active kid.  She loved to play, she loved gym classes, intramural sports, camp adventures and being outdoors.  So it was an natural fit when she decided to become a Physical Educator and began teaching PE in...
Make 2024 the Best RUNNING Year of Your Life

Make 2024 the Best RUNNING Year of Your Life

I know what your thinking, here it comes…. Goals Goals Goals!  Now before I lose you this isn’t what you think!  This isn’t another blog article on how to set the perfect goal for the New Year.  Its not about racking up all kinds of crazy miles or deciding this is a...

Run Ocean Isle Beach Pre-Race Information

Thank you so much for joining us for the 9th Annual Run Ocean Isle Beach certified road race!  It’s just a few days away and as we get ready for Saturday 10/22, we’re covering a lot of the frequently asked questions regarding parking, expo/packet pickup,...