Running
Run: Four Seasons Parkway 5K Run
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a national leader in pediatric care, voted one of the country’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News and World […]
First-Time Finisher: Is Yoga Worth It for Runners?
There’s been a lot of squabbling on Phillymag.com about yoga lately. More than one of the magazine’s writers have cocked their eyebrows at a practice […]
Run: The Runnin’ on the River 5K
Enjoy a scenic 5K this October 1st by joining the annual Runnin’ on the River race along the Lower Schuylkill Trail. Proceeds will help the […]
To Do: Marathon Training Seminar
Thinking about registering for the Philly Marathon in November? For first-timers, running a marathon is not only daunting but can be dangerous without careful preparation. […]
First-Time Finisher: A Good Trail Is Hard to Find
For about a year, I lived (and ran) in Charlotte, North Carolina—a gorgeous, green, but largely suburban city. Its neighborhoods range from cozy, colorful blocks […]
“If Running Sucks, You’re Doing It Wrong”
Phil Clark is a serious runner. He’s been doing it for 25 years, through high school, college and now as a professional athlete. A Philly […]
13 Races to Keep You Moving This Fall
Runners, get your calendars ready. We’ve rounded up our 13 favorite races this fall—from charity 5Ks and marathons to Halloween runs and turkey trots. There’s […]
Run: The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition’s 5K
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition will hold its 13th Annual Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer on September 10th. For the Coalition’s largest […]
Shop: Labor Day Sales at Philly Athletic Stores
Breakaway Bikes 1923 Chestnut St, 215-568-6002 All cross bikes are $100 to $300 off ticket prices. Available through September 15. Chester County Running Store – […]
First-Time Finisher: Knowing When to Take a Day Off
“Someone where in the world, someone is training when you are not. When you race him, he will beat you.” For a while in college, […]
Run: The 9/11 Heroes 5K
As we approach the 10th anniversary of 9/11, consider paying homage to the servicemen who lost their lives by running the 9/11 Heroes Run, a […]
Run: Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon
It’s not too late to sign up for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon on September 18th! In what has to be one of Philly’s […]
First-Time Finisher: The Great iPod Debate
This past weekend, I went running on the Maine coast while on a family vacation. It was blissful. Instead of goose poop on Kelly Drive, […]
Run: The Undy 5000
Finally, an excuse to not wear pants. On September 10th, sport your tighty whiteys and boxers for the Undy 5000 to raise awareness—a lot of […]
First-Time Finisher: “Running a Marathon Is @#^%*! Expensive.”
This past weekend, after perusing training plans and calculating routes, I decided there was another, equally important step I needed to take in order psychologically […]