Volunteers are heroes to me! You might be surprised to learn that in my extensive experience in race announcing 5Ks, 10Ks, Ironman Distance Triathlons and more, the lifeblood of these events are the volunteers. There is no way to have a successful event, no matter the distance, without an army of volunteers marking the course,…
The Daggett Shuler Safe Sober program has become a culture of leadership, guidance, and direction for our young people through the most powerful force available – Positive Peer Pressure! Thirty-three years ago when we created the Safe Sober program, I had no idea the huge impact it would have, not only on the Triad community,…
It seems like this holiday season things will be getting back to some semblance of normal for the Triad. I hope I am not speaking too soon, but I am getting pretty excited. The traditions all seem to be coming back, along with the extra time spent with family. We all look forward to special gatherings with…
What are your most fond holiday memories? For many of us, the holidays are the most exciting time of the year. The sights, sounds, tastes and smells of this time of year bring back memories of holidays with family and friends gathered around the table. But not everyone is so fortunate. As we move into…
Have you ever heard anyone say, “I wish I had spent less time being healthy?” Of course not! Certainly, as we age, we really begin to understand the importance of maintaining health and fitness. A healthy lifestyle is important for all of us, at all ages. The time to start working on our health and…
School is now back in session full-time, and it is a good time for some reminders about school bus safety. On my commute into the office each day, I encounter several school buses taking our young people to their classrooms for a full day of learning. As a child I rode one of those busses…
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure to speak with the students at Cook Elementary School. Every single one of them liked to swim, bike, or run – and some liked all three! Voila – put all three together and you have a triathlon! If you have never been to a triathlon before,…
You will love the fresh air, beautiful views, and the sounds of nature that our part of North Carolina has to offer! Anyone who knows me knows that one of my favorite ways to cool off and decompress from a long, 100 mile bike ride is to take a dip in the Dan River in…
May is the perfect month to get back into cycling, or the perfect month to learn! Building a lifetime of healthy habits starts one step at a time, and biking is a great activity to do with the whole family. It is always a good time to get out and start leading a healthy lifestyle…
I can’t wait! It is no secret that I love being involved with the Down syndrome community here in the Triad. I have emceed their 3-2-1 Deacon Dash in the spring and Buddy Walk in the fall for years. Now I have the honor of being a guest at the first ever Starlight Gala on…
My wife got approved for social security disability in 6 months with no appeals or denials. These guys are totally awesome. Totally recommend them for anything.
Steve Yates
