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Here’s to you, morning Charlotte runners.

Hiking Roan Mountain in Asheville. ... powered by OrthoCarolina thru a partnership with RootsRated.com

Darren Harris, the Practice Administrator at OrthoCarolina’s Hickory, North Carolina office, and his family have an interesting holiday tradition.

Riding Slickrock at Dupont State Recreation Area. Powered by OrthoCarolina thru a partnership with RootsRated.com

"Since that hike, I’ve learned a few helpful tips to prep my body for hiking, including key areas to strengthen, warm-ups to incorporate and appropriate trail gear."

For Rita DuPont, the Physiatry Fellowship Coordinator at OrthoCarolina, cycling has been a lifelong passion.

From the cool waters of Lake Jocassee to the brackish tidal swamps out east, the Carolinas are home to a huge variety of flat water paddling experiences.

Approximately eight years ago, Aaron Hewitt, physician assistant manager at OrthoCarolina’s Sports Medicine Center, experienced what he calls his “aha moment.”

There’s a feeling of freedom for runners when summer first breaks in the Queen City. Glowing armbands and reflective tape are retired as daylight lingers well into the evening.

“I was going nuts,” she says of those days without running. “What am I going to do now?”

As even a casual viewer knows, the physical challenges facing a motorsports crew are significant...

Insider Tips from a Lifelong Enthusiast

As the director of clinical operations for OrthoCarolina, David Little has seen plenty of athletes stopped in their tracks by injury.

The staff at OrthoCarolina offers tips on staying healthy and their favorite way to spend a day outside in Charlotte.

Growing up in the outdoor paradise of Canberra, Australia, Ben Smoker was always active as a kid.

Running a dog has even more direct training benefits than simply wearing them out.

The middle of November can be a tricky time for spending time outdoors in central Carolina.

Hiking 24 miles over the rugged terrain of eastern North Carolina in a single day is no joke.

While Charlotte may be playing catch up in areas like cycling infrastructure, the Queen City isn’t lacking for cycling enthusiasts.