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The Checkup: Runner’s World Names the Best Running Gear of 2014

• The new year is barely eight days old, and we already have a list of 2014’s very best running gear. My poor credit card. […]

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Fight the Cold: 5 Workouts That’ll Get You Really Sweaty Tonight

Baby, it’s seriously cold outside. So if you’re heading to the gym tonight and in search of a workout idea, check out these five terrific […]

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The Checkup: How to Have an Awesome (And Safe!) Snow-Day Run

• I know a lot of people hate it, but I think snow is gorgeous. If you’re planning to hit the road for a run […]

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The Checkup: 6 Tricks for Sticking with Your Morning-Workout Resolutions

• Happy New Year, Be Wellers! If you’ve resolved to get on the horn with a.m. workouts, check out these smart tips for ensuring you […]

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The Checkup: How to Conquer Hills Like a Pro

• Don’t avoid hills on your long runs—learn how to crush them. [Competitor]

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Broad Street Run 2014 Charity Bibs Are Now Available

Yup, we’re already talking about the Broad Street Run. In December. Before Christmas. That’s because charity bibs are already available and being snatched up by eager […]

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The 10 Most Picturesque Places to Run in the Snow Near Philly

We’ve already gotten a good dose of winter snow this year, and if the flakes outside my window right now are any indicator, we’ll have […]

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon 2014 Entry Discounted Today Only

I know, I know—September 21, 2014 is, like, a zillion years away. But if you’ve made an annual ritual of running the Rock ‘n’ Roll […]

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PHOTOS: Be Well Philly Holiday Shopping Party at Philadelphia Runner

Last night, Be Well readers descended on Center City’s Philadelphia Runner store for the ultimate holiday party. We shopped (with discounts!). We sipped champagne. We […]

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The Checkup: The 10 Treadmill Mistakes You’re Probably Making

• Icy sidewalks mean less trail-running and more time spent on the treadmill. Check out this list of treadmill mistakes that you’re probably, most likely, […]

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Holiday Gift Ideas: The Best Gifts for Runners

T-minus 15 days until Christmas! If your shopping list is still a mile long, we can help: Step one: See if there are any runners […]

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13 Best Instagram Photos from the Rocky 50K Run

And so they did it. A group of crazy-awesome ultramarathoners (word has it, there were over 100 of them at the starting line) actually ran […]

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10 Things You Need to Know About the Rocky 50K Run Tomorrow

Yup, it’s really happening. The inaugural Rocky 50K Fat Ass Run will hit the streets of Philly tomorrow morning. If you’re planning on running, here’s […]

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Read This: The Scary Reason Why Caffeine and Marathons Don’t Mix

Phillymag.com contributor Jen A. Miller has a fascinating long read in e-magazine The Magazine this week. It’s all about the impact of higher-than-recommended doses of […]

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To Do: Holiday Toy Drive Run with Philadelphia Runner This Weekend

Holy smokes, Saturday is going to be one busy day. In addition to the Rocky 50K Run and Shake Shack’s 40-mile bike ride, Center City’s […]