Running Around Charlotte

One of the most exciting things happening in running these days is that we see more and more diversity in the sport. And that’s a beautiful thing.

Look around at the starting line of an event… take a…

We talk a lot here on the program about giving your miles meaning – and we talk to a LOT of runners who do just that. 

Jimmy Coleman is one of those runners. He tackled a 50-mile route that took him …

One of the MANY things we love about running around Charlotte, is that you don’t have to look too far to find someone who’ll join you. There seems to be a run club or meet-up every day of the week, i…

One of the things we LOVE about running around Charlotte is how clean the city is. Bring someone in from out of town, and it’s generally one of the things they notice. That, and how many people seem …

As we have said many times on this program, for every one of the THOUSANDS who run with us at the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon… there are thousands of reasons “why.” 

Taylor Christie is one of th…

Our next guest on the Running Around Charlotte Podcast is a name some OG Charlotte runners may remember. Quite honestly, we’re surprised we’re just now getting him on the program! 

Jay Holder is the …

Maybe you’ve seen our next guest running around Charlotte… if you have, she was probably a blur, anyway. Stephanie “Pezz” Pezzullo is fast. Like, Olympic Trials fast. And she wants to help you be fas…

In case you missed the big news, Run Charlotte and Recover Brands are teaming-up starting this year provide runners with event tees, official merchandise, and more – with less of an environmental imp…

As we have said – and heard – many times on this program, EVERYONE has their reason to run. 

We checked in with this year’s Novant Health Charlotte Marathon participants and asked them why THEY run w…

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. and the “Get Your Rear In Gear” run is designed to raise awareness and money for area colon cancer patients and screenings.
Robert Stricklin, a colon cance…

As of this recording, we are just back from our annual pilgrimage to Running USA – the trade show for the running and endurance events industry. 

Yes, it’s great to catch up with folks in the busine…

The marathon starting line is FULL of stories about how and why people got there, and we’re always fishing for ones that will inspire, motivate, and entertain folks. 

When we asked this year’s Novant…

This is the time of year when many of us make resolutions or other promises to be better and do better. The numbers prove, most of us won’t make those resolutions happen. 

That doesn’t mean we’re “ba…

Everyone has their own reasons for running. Some of us keep our reasons to ourselves… others have the opportunity to share their stories, never knowing the impact they can have on other people. 

Tayl…

Despite the performance of some of our local teams of late, we think it’s still fair to say Charlotte is a sports town. There’s plenty to prove that; from pro teams to Division 1, 2, and 3 college sp…

The Charlotte running community continues to evolve. And with it, so do the many area events, run clubs, retailers, and so on who serve that community. 

The Charlotte Running Club is changing, too. N…

The Charlotte running store scene is changing again. Maybe you’ve even noticed a new sign there on Providence Road at the site of the former UltraRunning Company. 

Our next guest on the Running Aroun…

There’s nothing like running in your own hometown. Waking up in your own bed. Enjoying breakfast in your own kitchen. Coming home to crash on your own couch… you get it.

It’s also pretty cool to run …