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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. […]

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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 […]

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“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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 – […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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To Do: The Beat Cancer 5K at the Zoo

For a fun-filled, family-oriented day, register for the Beat Cancer 5K Run and Fun Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo on August 27. Your entry fee […]

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Try: The Livestrong Challenge Philly

Take on the Livestrong Challenge on August 20th to join the battle against cancer. Begin at the Montgomery County Community College Campus with a 5K […]

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The Zombies Are Coming!

Run for your life—the zombies are coming. On October 22nd in Darlington, Maryland, a small town about an hour-and-a-half south of Philly, runners will assemble […]