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Your Broad Street Run Training Plan for Running a 10-Miler in 10 Weeks

Cory Smith, a Philadelphia-based running coach, shares his expert advice for Blue Cross Broad Street Run as an American Cancer Society DetermiNation running coach; founder […]

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9 Winter-Friendly Running Trails in and Around Philadelphia

We know there are some hardcore runners out there who don’t let a little bit of snow — or frigid temperatures — get in the […]

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Running the Philadelphia Marathon? Try This Eight-Week Training Plan

Cory Smith is the founder of Run Your Personal Best, an online running coaching business that has helped hundreds of runners achieve personal bests in […]

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These “Psychs on Bikes” Want to Help You Finish the Philadelphia Marathon

After all this training, still scared you’re going to fall apart at the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday? Don’t worry. You can just chat with actual […]

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13 Long-Distance Fall Races That You Can Still Register to Run

Whether you’re a lifelong runner looking to get back to it or a newbie hoping to put yourself to the test, there’s a race for […]

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Meet the Local Runner Who Is Blind and Representing Philly in a New Long-Distance Relay

At 53, Chestnut Hill resident Warren Knight has achieved several feats in his first three years of running races: he completed both the Broad Street […]

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Registration for the Philadelphia Distance Run Opens Monday

In February, we told you the beloved Philadelphia Distance Run — a half marathon that was hosted in Philly from 1978 to 2009 — would […]

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The Best Philly-Area Running Getaways to Try If You Miss Traveling for Races

So you can’t take a trip to participate in a marathons, half-marathons — whatever, a 5K, any excuse to travel — in some far-flung corner […]

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Say Goodbye to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half, and Hello to the Return of the Philadelphia Distance Run

Big news for the local running community: The Philadelphia Distance Run (PDR), a road race that ran annually from 1978 to 2009, is coming back […]

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And Now, a Charity Run From Four Seasons Total Landscaping to the Four Seasons Hotel

Last week was … a lot. There was, of course, an election. There was a fight for democracy and decency. There were men with binoculars. […]

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Philadelphia Marathon Cancelled; Broad Street Run to Go Virtual This Year, City Officials Say

Today at a news conference on COVID-19, Mayor Kenney formally announced that in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, all large, public events […]

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This New Running Challenge Will Help You Explore Philly’s Hidden Gems

Because the coronavirus pandemic cancelled — or at least significantly delayed — a number of in-person races, you may be finding it tough to stay […]

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5 Philly Running Pros’ Best Advice on Running with a Mask

Note as of August 12th, 2020: Health norms and best practices pertaining to COVID-19 are evolving as scientific research evolves. Please consider the most updated […]

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A Northeast Philly Runner Just Ran the Entire 76-Mile City Perimeter

We know how hard it can be for athletes dealing with cancelled races — but some of Philly’s running crew are dealing with it a […]

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7 Ways to Stay Motivated Despite a Postponed Race

This time of year normally means two things for runners: the tail-end of training and the beginning of race season. But as coronavirus would have […]