Running
The Checkup: How Counting Calories Can Sabotage Weight-Loss Success
• Last week, certified health coach Jolene Hart told us she’s not into counting calories, and focuses on the quality and nutrient content of foods […]
0.0-Mile Instant Gratification Run Happening This Friday
The Philly 0.0 Instant Gratification Run, the zero-mile run (we’ll explain later) that debuted at Xfinity Live last year, is making its return this Friday, […]
Philadelphia Runner Having Huge Sale So You Don’t Freeze This Weekend
You’re going to want grab your wallet and run to Philadelphia Runner, like, now: Starting today, all of their winter jackets, hats, gloves and headbands […]
Meet Sweetie, This Week’s Adoptable Running Dog
This week’s adoptable running dog, Sweetie, comes by way of PAWS — and yes, she’s just as sweet as her name suggests. Plus, she’s a great […]
The Philly Runner You Need to Follow on Instagram, Stat
#RunStreakPHL, where folks are running at least a mile every day of February, is going strong, and one Philly runner is keeping track of their […]
Climb Philadelphia’s Tallest Skyscraper for Charity
Rocky didn’t run up the 72 steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the view of City Hall. Stair climbing is a […]
New 5-Mile Race Along Manayunk Canal to Benefit CHOP
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is the beneficiary of a new race this spring, the 5forChop Run, which will raise funds for the hospital’s Center for Applied Genomics and […]
Change of Scenery: Run the River Wards This Weekend
This weekend, the Philly Distance Runners (they were the ones behind that sweet Philly Jawn run last month) are putting on a 12-mile run through […]
The Checkup: The Reason Your Legs Itch When You Run
• I have two friends who swear they get hives every time they run. When they told me, I pretty much thought they were crazy — […]
6 Spring 5Ks Guaranteed to Win Over Even the Biggest Running Haters
With spring weather comes spring races, which means people will soon start blowing up your Instagram feed with sweaty selfies captioned with inspirational quotes. But […]
Update: The Latest Community Effort to Make the Schuylkill River Trail Safer
Back in December, after stories of cyclists and runners being harassed by teenagers on the Schuylkill River Trail began to circulate, Jon Lyons, founder of […]
Meet Chorizo, This Week’s (Giant) Adoptable Running Dog
Up this week, we’ve got Chorizo, the gentlest of gentle giants. Seriously, he’s 70 pounds of pure puppy love. Learn more about him below.
Registration for Sly Fox Brewery’s 5K Opens Today
Registration for the third annual Sly Fox Brewing Company Fox Trot 5K, coming our way Saturday, May 21st, opened at 10 a.m. this morning. And […]
3.2.1 Challenge: Registration Open for Yoga Class/Obstacle Course/Vineyard Race (With Wine Tasting!)
The always popular Run the Vineyards 3.2.1 Challenge is back this year, with two dates for your choosing. The event, which combines a yoga class, […]
Run Through Philly Parks to Yards Brewing Company This Sunday
This Sunday, the Fairmount Park Conservancy is teaming up with Yards Brewing Company for a free five-mile run that sounds just lovely: The run will […]