Something to think about when you feel the Winter weather is forcing you to the treadmill for your daily run. Chris Smith asked sport scientists Dan Gordon whether you get the same benefits from hammering along the pavement as you can from jumping on a treadmill in the gym. Dan - In the broadest sense, yes. In the broadest sense you will get cardiovascular adaptations and so on and so forth. … [Read more...]
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Upcoming Events
Jun
18
Tue
5:30 pm
Ronde van Burns Crit Series
@ Burns Park Soccer Complex
Ronde van Burns Crit Series
@ Burns Park Soccer Complex
Jun 18 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Ronde van Burns Criterium Series returns on Tuesday nights for 4 weeks May 28th – June 18th at the Burns Park Soccer Complex on Tournament Drive Even if you aren’t racing, come out to[...]
Jun
21
Fri
6:45 pm
True Grit 5K
@ Chafee Crossing
True Grit 5K
@ Chafee Crossing
Jun 21 @ 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm
Giddy up for the Grit Annual True Grit Ride 105 and Certified 5k run/walk Fun for everyone 5k Run/Walk at Chaffee Crossing Giving the Gift of Grit True Grit Ride raised over $45,000 to give[...]
Jun
22
Sat
7:00 am
True Grit Ride 2019
@ Chaffee Crossing
True Grit Ride 2019
@ Chaffee Crossing
Jun 22 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
TGR100/MTB/5K Run/Walk benefits the Community Services Clearinghouse. Route Distances: Road Ride 10, 28,42,66 and 100 miles, the Mountain Bike Ride is a 15 mile guided Mountain Bike Tour and the newest addition is the 5K[...]
7:30 am
Brickfest 5K
@ Syke's Parking Lot, Behind Taco Bell on MLK/Hwy 270
Brickfest 5K
@ Syke's Parking Lot, Behind Taco Bell on MLK/Hwy 270
Jun 22 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
The Brickfest 5K is a run/walk that starts at the Sykes parking lot in Malvern, AR and runs down to the Ouachita River following the beautiful white water park in Malvern. With only one short[...]
7:30 am
Pedals for Compassion
@ Magnolia Square
Pedals for Compassion
@ Magnolia Square
Jun 22 @ 7:30 am
We’re hosting a benefit bicycle ride for the Compassion’s Foundation, Inc. we will have three different length routes to choose from 100k, 35 mile, or 15 mile More details to come!!! Event Details Pre packet[...]
Jun
23
Sun
9:00 am
Cane Creek Timberland Mountain B...
@ Cane Creek State Park Pavilion 1
Cane Creek Timberland Mountain B...
@ Cane Creek State Park Pavilion 1
Jun 23 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Annual Cane Creek Timberland Bike Race course is eight miles of fast-moving trails that run through the first hills of the Gulf Coastal Plain. The park features over 18 miles of trails with 52[...]
Jul
4
Thu
7:30 am
Firecracker Fast 5K
Firecracker Fast 5K
Jul 4 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
FLEET FEET SPORTS EASY RUNNER THIS REGIONAL ROAD RACE HAS BECOME A 4TH OF JULY RACE TRADITION. THE RACE WILL CELEBRATE ITS 43rd YEAR IN 2019. RUNNER’S WORLD MAGAZINE HAS CALLED THIS COURSE ONE OF[...]
Jul
6
Sat
6:30 am
Brent Morrison Memorial Run
@ Wells Lake
Brent Morrison Memorial Run
@ Wells Lake
Jul 6 @ 6:30 am – 8:30 am
Proceeds of this run/walk goes towards the Fort Smith trail system. There will be an award for best chicken outfit. Legal Notice: By buying entry to this fun run/walk, you are agreeing to the fact[...]
Jul
13
Sat
6:45 pm
Heat is On 5M
Heat is On 5M
Jul 13 @ 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm
Get ready for a hot yet fun race. The Heat is on 5M is put on by the White River RoadRunners to support the running community in Independence County and surrounding areas. Examples are Women’s[...]
Jul
16
Tue
5:30 pm
Northwoods Full Moon Ride Series
@ Northwoods Trails
Northwoods Full Moon Ride Series
@ Northwoods Trails
Jul 16 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Wanna howl at the moon with the Northwoods crew? Shred Valkyrie and Blue Jay by the light of the full moon? Well, turns out, you’ll have 10 chances to join us on a monthly FULL[...]