Running
Daaaang: Cecily Tynan Hopes to Run Broad Street in 61 Minutes
I’ve always known 6 ABC meteorologist Cecily Tynan is a serious runner. I mean, I put her on the cover of last year’s Be Well […]
Mayor Nutter Invites Boston Marathoners to Participate in the Broad Street Run
“I talked to [Boston] Mayor [Thomas] Menino this morning,” Michael Nutter said during a press conference in Rittenhouse Square yesterday. “He’s getting the word out […]
To Do: Rebel Race Obstacle Challenge
Adventure-obstacle races are all the rage these days, so if you haven’t taken the plunge (literally), perhaps this is your chance. The Rebel Race, which […]
Local Running Stores Are Stocking Up on Red Socks for the Broad Street Run
If you’re running or watching the Broad Street Run this year, don’t be surprised if you see a lot of red socks. Many runners gearing […]
The Checkup: Which Should Come First, Diet or Exercise?
• In the age-old chicken-and-egg question of health and fitness, which should come first: diet or exercise? That’s what a new study set to find […]
Runners Log Over 20K Miles (and Counting) for Boston Bombing Victims
I received a tweet this morning from Columbus, Ohio, blogger Becca Obergefell, who created a way to capture the Run for Boston love and tabulate all […]
Another Run for Boston Tonight in Chestnut Hill
If last week’s show of solidarity wasn’t enough for you, I’ve got another run-for-Boston option you might be interested in. Fitness-apparel store Indigo Schuy is […]
The Color Run Is Coming to Atlantic City
If you dropped the ball on registering for the now-sold-out Color Run in Philly in July, you have a second chance: Race organizers announced late […]
PHOTOS: 2,000 Runners Turn Out at City Hall for Boston Solidarity Run
I’m writing this post this morning as I watch the news unfold in Boston of local police working to capture the 19-year-old suspect-at-large in the […]
Treat Yo’ Self: Spring Workout Gear for When You Don’t Know How to Dress for the Weather
We know, we know—it’s hard to dress for spring workouts. The temperature can change dramatically from one day to the next, and what starts off […]
Philly Runners To Honor Victims Of Boston Bombings
CBS Philly reports that local joggers are planning a massive group run on Thursday to show solidarity with participants at Monday’s Boston Marathon. “We have seen […]
Philly Runners Will Meet Up Tomorrow for Solidarity Run to Support Boston
Philadelphia Runner is organizing a massive group run on Thursday evening to support show for Boston following the bombings earlier this week. From its website: […]
The Checkup: This Jezebel Post About Marathon Spectators Is Perfect
• If you missed it yesterday, I must point you to Jezebel’s ode to marathon spectators, published, of course, in the wake of Monday’s bombings […]
Will You Add Psy’s New ‘Gentleman’ Song to Your Workout Playlist?
South Korean rapper Psy—yes, of “Gangnam Style” acclaim—has a new tune, “Gentleman,” which debuted on YouTube over the weekend. Have you heard it? No? Check […]
Expert Q&A: How to Train for a Mud Run
Welcome to running’s latest craze: the mud run. For the uninitiated, a mud run is an obstacle course that varies in distance—generally between three to […]