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Tackling the Philadelphia Marathon? Take Elite Runner Erika Kemp’s Advice

Kemp, who grew up in South Jersey, became the fastest American-born Black woman when she ran the Boston Marathon in 2023.


Opinion

Stories – Not Data – Helped Get Me Through a Cancer Scare

News

Should We Pay People to Quit Smoking?

Q&A

Dear Kimberly: How Do I Deal With Good Friends Who Are Bad Roommates?

Find It PhillyWhat you need, when you need it.

Latest Stories

10 Coolest Fitness Events in December

Our picks for what to do and where to sweat.

How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories

This method requires math, but less work.

Awesome News About Philly’s Bike Lanes

And more good reads in today’s Checkup.

5 Exercise Moves That Torch Major Calories

These don’t require any equipment, so no excuses!

Meet Jake, This Week’s Adoptable Running Dog

This energetic puppy is really just too cute for words.

Super-Sweaty Post-Thanksgiving Fitness Classes

To help you burn of that extra serving (or three) of pumpkin pie.


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6 of the Most Peaceful Places to Hike in and Around Philly

6 of the Most Peaceful Places to Hike in and Around Philly

We polled local outdoor enthusiasts for their favorite places to clear their heads in nature.

Best of Philly 2026: Health & Self

Best of Philly 2026: Health & Self

A yoga studio stalwart. HYROX, hacked. And a killer massage that won’t break the bank.


You Definitely Need to Go to Philadelphia Runner on Black Friday

They’re doing it up right.

The Fastest and Most Efficient Way to Carve a Turkey

And more headlines in today’s Checkup.

Hey, Runners: Help Name the Philly Hill That Kills You Every Time You Run It

You know the one.

Here’s How Many Pounds of Clothing Were Collected at the Philly Marathon

Your jaw’s about to drop.

How I Loved/Hated Floating in a Dark Pod Filled With Salt Water

Fact: Being alone with your mind and zero distractions is HARD.

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Where to Find Free Tennis and Pickleball Courts Around Philadelphia

Where to Find Free Tennis and Pickleball Courts Around Philadelphia

All the no-commitment places to practice your serve, mapped.

The 8 Best Facial Treatments to Get in Philly After Wearing a Mask All Year Long

The 8 Best Facial Treatments to Get in Philly After Wearing a Mask All Year Long

Maskne, be gone! These local treatments will help you flaunt the skin you’ve been hiding.


The Healthy Eater’s Thanksgiving Survival Guide

Ten ways to navigate your holiday feast like a nutrition pro.

Why Certain Diets Work for Some People But Not Others

And more top health headlines in today’s Checkup.

Tweak Your Thinking Over the Holidays to Feel Better About Your Diet

Because it’s really not the time to try and convince your family to go Paleo.

This Guy Ran the Philly Marathon in Head-to-Toe Fireman’s Gear

Air tank included.

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