The Lung Buster Time Trial Series is back!
The 2020 Lung Buster Time Trial Series with a twist by Daphne Kirkwood, Race Director The Lung Buster Time Trial series is a five-part series of competitive cycling events. The events take place here in Western North Carolina at five different routes, and the goal is...
Registration for the Asheville Triathlon is back open!
2020 Asheville Triathlon EVENT CAPPED AT 150! Daph Events is proud to announce that the registration is back open for the Asheville Triathlon! We have also added a new option to the Asheville Triathlon experience, a Virtual & Self-Serve AVL Triathlon event...
We hear you. We miss you. We are ready to move into the future and we know you are too!
Here's what's up next for iDaph Events We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of our athletes, friends, and families for being extremely supportive during these unprecedented times. It has been such a wild few weeks and we miss seeing all of you! We cannot...
What will sport events look like when they come back?
The Revival of Endurance Events by Daphne Kirkwood The normal hustle and bustle of event production is currently at a complete standstill, which means we are in a precarious spot with only three options: Cancel, postpone, or potentially defer events. The major problem...
Endurance Sports Coalition: How you can help save your local sport community
Tell Congress to Save Endurance Sports We’re all feeling the impacts of COVID-19 right now and we hope you’re staying safe and healthy. Our world has changed so much in the past few weeks, and despite the steady stream of bad news, some of it is for the better. More...
How to turn your running buff into a face mask
According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent this illness from spreading is to avoid being exposed to the virus, which is thought mainly to...
Tips for road running during coronavirus
by Stephanie Buss When we tackle obstacles, we find hidden reserves of courage and resilience we did not know we had. And it is only when we are faced with failure do we realise that these resources were always there within us. We only need to find them and move on...
Running community stays strong through coronavirus pandemic
Only a week before the event was scheduled to take place, the Asheville Marathon and Half at Biltmore Estate was cancelled due to concerns of spreading the COVID-19 coronavirus and the official proclamation by the City of Asheville, Buncombe County and the State of...
Update on iDaph Events regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 Response: iDaph Events Update Updated at 3/27/2020 at 12:30pm Due to the latest stay-at-home order, our iDaph Team is not able to return to the iDaph Office in the next couple of weeks. Buncombe County has issued a Stay Home, Stay Safe Supplemental...
Run for the Hills: My Journey from 360 Pounds to the Asheville Half-Marathon
by Frank D. Kecseti – Brevard, NC Nine short months ago, the closest I got to running was a quick “run” to the store. I was over 360 pounds and about to embark on the greatest transformation of my life — a half marathon was nowhere in my mind. May 1st of 2019, I...
The Frostbite Race Results are in!
Thank you to all the participants that came out to the 28th Annual Frostbite 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run! We had over 500 people registered for the race today, which means we surpassed our number from last year! Congratulations to our Overall Male and Female winners...
Last one of the 2020 Session: Fun and Games
by Coach Susan Swim Workout Thursday, February 13 , 2020 LAST SESSION OF THE YEAR! Last one of the 2020 Session: Fun and Games Warm Up: Group 1: 100 Freestyle 50 Kick 100 Pull 100 Choice Group 2: 150 Freestyle 100 Kick 100 Pull 100 Choice Group 3: 150...
Couch Mountain Community Presenting Sponsor for Frostbite
We are only one week away from Frostbite 2020! The 28th Annual Frostbite Races presented by Couch Mountain Community takes place on Sunday, February 16th in Fletcher starting at 1:45pm at the Lelia Patterson Center. The 5K and 10K race courses provide views of Hutch...
This Thursday’s Workout for Asheville Swim League
by Coach Susan We only have two sessions left for Asheville Swim League! Thank you for joining us and please remember to check in when you walk through the front door of the Lelia Patterson Center. Sign up below if it's your first time! Swim Workout Thursday,...
Learning to breathe
by Mamie Colburn Stepping gingerly into the 3-foot section of the Lelia Patterson Center pool, I knew immediately that I had to go all the way under the water. In order to get the swim cap on, the directions said "wet the cap and your hair." I held my breath, bent my...
Asheville Swim League Training for Thursday, January 30
by Coach Susan Swim Workout Thursday, January 28, 2020 200 Choice Warm Up Group 1: 5 x 50 Freestyle: 25 Easy + 25 Build - 20 seconds rest 4 x 50 25 Breaststroke + 25 Freestyle - 20 seconds rest 4 x 50 25 Backstroke + 25 Freestyle - 20 seconds rest 3 x 50 25 Fly (0r...
Frostbite Warm-Up featuring our Frostbite Penguin
by Stephanie Miller Who doesn't like a warm-up before a race? Warming up before you run is a great way to avoid muscle pulls, cramps, and it gets your blood flowing into your hands and toes on a cold day! This year, we invited The Training Post & Fitness to lead...
Kick boards, pull buoys, and passing etiquette
Swim Workout Thursday, January 23, 2020 Discuss: Kick boards, pull buoys and passing etiquette 200 Choice Warm Up Kick and Pull Set– Group 1: 3 cycles of : 100 Kick Choice 150 Freestyle pull (750 yd) Group 2: 3...
Miles aren’t long with friends by your side
by Stephanie Miller If you’ve run a 5K in the Asheville area, chances are you’ve seen two ladies dressed in matching outfits with smiles on their faces looking like they’re having the time of their lives. They may be wearing tu-tus and tiaras, glow-in-the-dark running...
Asheville Swim League Workout for Thursday, January 16, 2020
by Coach Susan Swim Workout Thursday, January 16, 2020 Review so far: Week 1: Saving shoulders by engaging lats & benefit of early vertical forearm (EVF) Week 2: Explain term “Build” in a workout and optimize amount of rotation in freestyle using water level on...
Running a race on mixed surface
by Tom Mangan "Running a race on mixed surface and terrain can be better on your body during the race and for post-race recovery." How does that commercial go…I’m no doctor, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Disclaimers away, here it goes. We runners...
Is putting on a charity event right for you?
Is putting on a charity event right for you? by Daphne Kirkwood Since 2011, Daphne Kirkwood and iDaph Events have been designing and producing events and have successfully implemented many different tactics for designing, planning and organizing events so that on race...
Why I Ride
Mental Resilience: How to stay mentally strong by Jeremiah Reider Jeremiah is an excellent cyclist who rides with Asheville Winter Bike League regularly and battles with seasonal depression. Here he shares a few paragraphs about his struggle and how AVL WBL and the...
Building Speed and the Goldilocks of Rotation
Building Speed and the 'Goldilocks' Amount of Rotation (not too little..not too much) Swim Workout Thursday, January 9, 2020 Build Begin swim slow and relaxed focusing on good form while gradually increasing effort and speed. Because you finish the distance at a...
New Years Resolution Run Results Are In!
Happy New Years! Thanks for starting your New Years Resolution with us on this beautiful morning. We had over 600 participants register and come out to Pack Square this morning for the New Year's Resolution Run Presented by Baird. New Years Resolution Run...
2020 New Year’s Resolution Run Event Information
Welcome New Year's Resolution Runners! We can't wait to see you kick off 2020 with us! Here's what you need to know for the event. PLEASE NOTE: At 1 ½ miles the course splits and the 5k turns left onto Evelyn Place at the first water station and the 10 mile runners...
Goals for 2020: Run without pain through chiropractic care
by Stephanie Miller Bryan Cable was experiencing a lot of hip pain during his longer runs, but like so many of us crazy runners, he figured that was just part of the sport. “I was always having hip problems after about six miles into my running,” Bryan said. “I...
The Biltmore Park Turkey Trot results are in!
Thank you to all the participants that came out to the 2nd Annual Biltmore Park Turkey Trot! We had 1100 people register for the race today, which is more than double our numbers from last year! Congratulations to our Overall Male and Female winners along with all the...
Everything you need to know for Biltmore Park Turkey Trot
Bren Photography has done it again! View our 2019 Race Photos and purchase your favorites! Make great holiday gifts! Hooray! We have reached a RECORD 1,000 registered participants. All finisher medals have been spoken for by these pre-registered runners. Any...
Asheville Half Marathon voted best half marathon in North Carolina
The Asheville Half Marathon at Biltmore Estate recognized as Best Half Marathon in North Carolina The results are in! We are super excited to announce that the Asheville Half Marathon at Biltmore Estate has been recognized by RaceRaves as the top half marathon in...
Lessons learned from the first AVL WBL Ride of the Season
.Important Tips to Note for Successful AVL WBL Rides: Please Read Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first AVL WBL ride of the season! It was great to see so many familiar faces — and new ones! What a beautiful day for a ride! We hope everyone enjoyed...
Winter Triathlon Training Tips
by Sarah Alexander Photo credit: Wright Creative, Inc. As a professional triathlete, I have been able to "chase summer" in order to continue training outside year-round. Luckily, it's possible to integrate indoor and outdoor training in Asheville throughout the...
What to Wear Cycling in the Winter
What to wear when you're riding in the winter: Cycling Coach Reid Beloni shares pro tips and hacks by Stephanie Buss Wearing the correct gear when you’re cycling in the winter can make the difference between a positive experience, and a miserable one. What you wear...
How to keep a positive attitude
Mental Resilience: How to stay mentally strong by Daphne Kirkwood We all have ‘stuff’ in our lives that gives us a gut punch when we least expect it. I have had a few big ones — the ones that send you through the air and knock you off your feet. The blows that take...
How to take the stress out of event production
How to Take the Stress out of Event Production by Daphne Kirkwood Race Director Daphne Kirkwood has over nine years of experience in event production, and is the owner of iDaph Events & Timing. Daphne has successfully implemented many different tactics for...
What is Asheville Winter Bike League?
Ride Leader Reid Beloni points out benefits of riding with the Asheville Winter Bike League (AVL WBL) Does your cycling stop when the weather gets cold outside? Well now you have no excuses! When you join our AVL WBL group, not only will you be enjoing safety in...
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