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To Do Tonight: Web Q&A on How to Conquer the Philadelphia Marathon

Running a marathon’s a huge accomplishment but can be a pretty scary undertaking, especially for first timers. Tonight at 7 p.m., Philadelphia Marathon medical director […]

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The Marathon Diaries: I’d Like to Dedicate This Race to …

I can’t believe the Philadelphia Marathon is almost here!!! I go from feeling scared to excited to both at once. I guess I’m exscareded, if […]

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Help the Philadelphia Marathon Keep Trash Out of Landfills

If you’re not running the Philadelphia Marathon, volunteering to hand out water or medals, or planning to cheer from the sidelines, here’s another way to […]

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The Broad Street Run Has Officially Gone Off the Rails

Last week, when Be Well Philly broke the news that the Blue Cross Broad Street Run would be switching to a lottery system for its […]

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The Marathon Diaries: Conquering the Bridge Run Was Exactly What I Needed

Picture this: it’s freezing. I’ve been waiting around for the 2012 Cooper Norcross Bridge Run to begin, and just as the announcer starts the countdown […]

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Runner’s World Jokes NYC Marathon Is Back On, Internet Outraged

Oh, my. Runner’s World magazine’s attempt at some humor earlier today has seriously backfired, ya’ll. In a very Onion-like move, the magazine’s blog, Remy’s World, […]

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Mayor Nutter Offered to Hold the New York City Marathon in Philly

Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter made headlines over the weekend when reports came to light that he’d offered to host the New York City Marathon here […]

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The New York City Marathon Should Go On

A couple days ago, as I was settling back into the office after two days of storm-hunkering, and as cities across the Eastern seaboard were […]

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Broad Street Run Registration Will Move to Lottery System in 2013

I just got off the phone with Broad Street Run race director Jim Marino, who confirmed that registration for the May 5th race next year […]

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The Checkup: Runner Poised to Join 100,000-Mile Club at the Philadelphia Marathon

• For this story about Philly-born masters runner Mike Fanelli, we go all the way to the Left Coast—San Anselmo, California, to be exact, just […]

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Sandy Aftermath: Current Conditions on the Schuylkill River Trail

It didn’t take long for a steady stream of runners to descend upon the Schuylkill River Trail this afternoon, after the cold rain finally let […]

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The Marathon Diaries: Tapering (During a Hurricane!) Is Hard

When I first printed out my training plan for the Philadelphia Marathon in July, it looked daunting. I knew I could do it because I […]

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To Do: Mothers Matter 5K in Sewell

The Rothman Institute has teamed up with the Lauren Rose Albert Foundation for a 5K this weekend in Gloucester County. The event raises funds for […]

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The Marathon Diaries: How to Fuel Up (Right!) for Race Day

Sometimes I wonder if I started running because I found out about carbo-loading. I was all, “Wait … so the night before the race, I’m […]

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Where Do You Stash Keys When You Run?

A friend asked me this very question recently and I didn’t really have a good answer. See, I specifically buy workout clothes that come with […]