David Freeze is a fitness enthusiast, certified running coach and adventurer. David lives on a small farm near China Grove, NC. As an author and free lance writer, he often shares his faith experiences with others. David has two daughters, has over 86,000 running miles and 24 marathons completed, plus has now solo cycled in 49 states with the recently completed Nevada to Alaska trip. Hawaii is on tap for March 2020 to complete all 50 states.

He is the long time president of the Salisbury Rowan Runners and enjoys volunteering in his available time for various organizations like Meals on Wheels, the Rowan County YMCA, United Way, Healthy Rowan and others.

David encourages others to be active, to dream and be determined to better themselves and others.

Exciting News!!!!

David Freeze has written another book, Fearless and Determined. We are so excited for his great accomplishment. Click here to see how to order the book through Amazon.

Recent Posts

  • The Police Chief
    May 2, 2024
    By David Freeze I wasn’t surprised at all that running remains a big part of Patrick Smith’s life as Salisbury’s police chief. He started running in […]
  • Europe Running Adventure
    April 25, 2024
    By David Freeze Last week, the Julian family shared the beginning of a weeklong European running vacation. Rebekah, Scott, Hope, Eli and Noah make up […]
  • Family Enjoys a European Running Vacation
    April 18, 2024
    By David Freeze Rowan’s premier running family enjoyed a very special vacation, and the details are worth sharing. Mom, Rebekah, is owner of the Lazy […]
  • Sheriff Makes Running Work
    April 11, 2024
    By David Freeze Sheriff Travis Allen has become a regular at the races over the last few months. Here’s his story and why running is working for him. […]
  • Accurate Measurement
    April 4, 2024
    By David Freeze Things are much different with races these days from when I began running in 1979. 5Ks are all the rage now and there are lots of […]
  • Rain Collides with Racing
    March 28, 2024
    By David Freeze We have been fortunate over the years with rain. I remember lots of forecasts for big rain that fizzled out. I remember only one that […]
  • Outdoor Walking Safety Tips
    March 21, 2024
    By David Freeze It is time to go walking. Longer afternoons and better temperatures are here. Springtime is awakening around you. Grab a friend and […]
  • Spring Beginning Runners Class
    March 14, 2024
    By David Freeze A few warmer days have a lot of folks starting to think about getting in shape for the beach and other warm weather pursuits. The […]
  • The Daily Mile
    March 7, 2024
    By David Freeze Since I reported that the Daily Mile is no longer a part of the day at Rowan Salisbury Schools, I have received many comments, every […]
  • Treadmill to Outside
    February 29, 2024
    By David Freeze I often get questions about the treadmill versus running outside, and they seem to peak about this time of year. Here is some good […]
  • Upcoming Race Info
    February 22, 2024
    By David Freeze New Sarum Brewing, Catawba College, Rowan Helping Ministries and 341 participants all came together on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 4, for […]
  • Run to Help Charity
    February 15, 2024
    By David Freeze Winter Flight weekend, it’s finally here! Sunday’s 41st Annual New Sarum Brewing Winter Flight 8K usually gathers a big crowd and […]
  • Time to go Run Winter Flight
    February 8, 2024
    By David Freeze Salisbury and Rowan runners have known about the Winter Flight races for a long time. Most races have a much shorter lifespan, simply […]
  • Winter Flight
    February 1, 2024
    By David Freeze The 41st Annual New Sarum Brewing Brewing Winter Flight event is not all about the races on Feb. 4. Saturday evening, Feb. 3, has […]
  • Who is Allowing the Daily Mile to Die?
    January 25, 2024
    By David Freeze I wrote a column in 2018 and several since about one of my favorite projects ever! Working with partners that included Healthy Rowan, […]