After 42 years of operation, local running store and Belmont University neighbor The Athlete’s House is approaching the finish line and is slated to close its doors in October. “It’s been a good run, but it’s time at 71 to find something else to do,” said owner and founder David Graeflin. “You have to change with the times, but we’re fortunate to have weathered 42 years.” Graeflin founded the store in 1973, five years before he set up shop in the historic, light blue brick bu

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Belmont freshman Kaden Eaton is used to success in cross country and he is hoping to continue that success in college. “I had a really great high school team that I got my running career started with,” said Eaton. “It’s really helped me transfer over to running in college.” Eaton was part of two state champion cross country teams in 2010 and 2011 while running for his high school in Columbus, Ind. Eaton became interested in Belmont due to a combination of the atmosphere, reli

Belmont freshman Matthew Blivin had a late start to his cross-country career, but he is looking to make the most of his chances. “I played soccer for 10 years, and last year I joined cross-country,” said Blivin. “Now, I’m here.” Blivin has maintained a connection to soccer even as he has moved to a different sport. In his free time, Blivin enjoys playing the FIFA games with his teammates and also said he enjoys listening to music. The climate of Nashville, Tenn. is familiar t