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11-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Meck Mile: Half marathoner sets out to run race backwards
Jesus Delatorre had a unique idea when he stepped ot the starting line at Meck Mile last year. He was going to run backwards. So he did. And he did it again at this year's Meck Mile. He said he was inspired because the whole event felt like a party. And he quickly realized he could still hold his own, even while backwards. Channel 9's Phil Orban caught up with Delatorre at the event. Watch the video at the top of the story to hear more about how Delatorre decided he would run the race backwards.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
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Professional runners warm up as the second annual Meck Mile is underway
Meck Mile runners are warming up for Saturday night's Elite Professional Heat race. The Charlotte event has drawn runners from across the country. Other participants have walked and ran through other races leading up to the Elite Professional Heat race. Now, the professionals face Memorial Stadium. The course consists of two laps around the stadium. Watch the video above to see Channel 9's DaShawn Brown and Phil Orban's special coverage of the event. PHOTOS: Second annual Meck Mile kicks off
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
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Charlotte's lone pro runner in Meck Mile ready for hometown race
The second annual Meck Mile will welcome runners of all levels in Uptown this weekend. Hundreds of people will take part in races throughout Saturday. However, the most anticipated race is the professional category. Those runners will compete for a $10,000 cash prize. Advertisement RELATED: Endurance runners to take on Meck Mile in unique way for Helene victims Channel 9's Phil Orban spoke to Charlotte's only professional runner, who will be in the field and hopes to capitalize on home-field advantage. Jack Aho moved to Charlotte in 2024 and learned he would fit right in, as the city is full of run clubs. 'If you're going to work early on a weekday morning, you'll see a run club; if you're coming back from work, you'll see a run club,' Aho said. Aho ran cross country at the University of North Carolina before settling in the Queen City. 'It did not take long to realize that this community is pretty tight-knit and how much they care about the sport, but the social connection and all that,' Aho said. Advertisement Aho often trains in the area, and is excited for the chance to take on a course he is familiar with. 'It's going to be cool to go line up and be a resident of Charlotte and be able to hold that honor, but yeah, it's been awesome to be a part of the community, and obviously this event is a great representation of the community,' Aho said. Aho's recent training runs often go to Memorial Stadium, where he'll take a couple of laps to familiarize himself with the course. 'It's definitely not flat, some ups and downs, some turns are a bit tighter,' Aho said. RELATED: Man with rare disease finds place with local baseball team Advertisement Running has been a part of Aho's life since middle school. He's always had a pair of training partners to lean on. This week, he will have the support of Charlotte who will be pulling for one of their own. 'I'll definitely have some friends that will come Aho said. 'Hopefully, they'll be loud for me.' Runners who want to enter can still sign up to run in the Meck Mile by clicking here. You can watch Saturday's biggest races on Channel 9, starting at 7 p.m. (WATCH BELOW: Meck Mile: Run for Helene relief)
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
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Keep Pounding Day: Team rallys to help others on day of service
Keep Pounding Day: Team rallys to help others on day of service Friday marked the 7th Annual Keep Pounding Day, and it was a day of service for the Carolina Panthers. PAST COVERAGE: Panthers give back on Keep Pounding Day The Panthers descended across the Carolinas to help others, from building houses for those in need in Charlotte to planting gardens at a juvenile detention center outside of Columbia, South Carolina. Advertisement The day started with Panthers' players and staff washing teachers' cars at Walter Byers School. In the video at the top of this webpage, Channel 9 sports director Phil Orban explains how the team has been hard at work helping others. VIDEO: Panthers serve community during fifth annual 'Keep Pounding Day'
