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To Do: Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon Training Kickoff Party

All right, everyone running the Rock ‘n’ Roll Philly Half Marathon, it’s time to start training! Race day isn’t until September 15th, but to help […]

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To Do: MANNA Fun Run Series

Warm home-made soup always helps you feel better when you’re down with a cold, right? So, imagine the wonders a nice nutritious meal could provide […]

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Wanted: Zombie Interns

Heads up to any college students who’ve ever wanted to add “zombie” as a line item on their resume: The Philadelphia-based Zombie Run is looking […]

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New Biking/Running Trail Segment Now Open Along the Delaware

Plan Philly has the scoop on a newly christened bike/pedestrian trail segment along the Delaware River, which just opened today with a ribbon cutting ceremony. […]

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To Do: Rescue Run 5K to Benefit The Monster Milers

Dog lovers, I would like to introduce you to your new favorite 5K: The Rescue Run, set for September 29th in the Navy Yard and aimed […]

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To Do: Urban Scramble on the Schuylkill with Philadelphia Runner

Calling all multi-tasking and fun-loving runners! Philadelphia Runner is hosting a summer version of its Urban Scramble, which entails over 100 runners sprinting around the city […]

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The Checkup: 8 Ways Coffee Can Help You Run Better

• Rejoice, coffee addicts! Here are eight ways coffee can to improve your running performance. [Runner’s World] • I love, love, love this: an article […]

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Is Barefoot Running Better for You? A New Study Says No

Ah, barefoot running. It’s back in headlines again. This time, it’s not about the weird fashion statement those (dare I say, ugly?) five-finger shoes make. […]

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10 Reasons to Lace Up Your Sneakers on National Running Day

Okay, okay, just because a day is dubbed National Running Day, which happens to be today, doesn’t mean you’re going to want to head out […]

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Get $20 Off Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon Registration Today Only

If you’re planning on running the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon on September 15th but haven’t pulled the registration-trigger yet, today’s the day. Race organizers […]

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Book Fix: 18 Health and Fitness Books for Your Summer Reading List

Summer reading lists aren’t just for kids. If you’re planning some R&R time this summer, you’ll definitely want some good reads on hand, right? Right. […]

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How the Heat Affects Running Performance

Local running coach John Goldthorp posted a link on his Facebook page yesterday that immediately sucked me in. It’s an article on runningstrong.com that talks […]

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VIDEO: Broad Street Runners Share Thoughts on Boston at the Finish Line

Independence Blue Cross posted a video yesterday, in which Broad Streeters, who were interviewed at the finish line of the May 5th race, shared their […]

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5 Best Runs Down the Shore (with Maps!)

Confession: I may be a Philly native, but I am not your average sit-in-traffic-for-two (or more)-hours-every-summer-Friday-night-and-Sunday afternoon-weekend shore-goer. In fact, I can probably count on […]

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To Do: 5K Run/Walk to Help Stroke Victims

If running a 5K can help somebody else, why not do it? The 19th Annual Dr. Howard Mazer Memorial Strides for Stroke is a community […]