Running
The Marathon Diaries: How to Get in the Mental Game
For the last 106 days, I have logged miles, held pigeon pose, done ab work (ew), stretched … the list goes on. All of this […]
To Do: Rothman Institute 8K
Did you know that the Philadelphia Marathon weekend isn’t just about the Philadelphia Marathon? On Saturday November 17th, runners will line up for the Rothman […]
The Marathon Diaries: The Hydration Situation
It’s easy to remember to drink water when it’s 95 degrees, humid, and you’re sweating like … well, like you just ran a marathon. But […]
The Marathon Diaries: How to Have a Social Life During Marathon Training
I got an email from my friend a few months ago with a link to an article from The Onion, the funniest fake-news website ever. […]
Philadelphia Marathon Is Sold Out
In a much less dramatic fashion than the five-hour-sell-out Broad Street Run earlier this year, the Philadelphia Marathon quietly filled its last 400 spots on […]
Be Well in Fall: Ultimate Guide to Autumn in Philadelphia
What to Do in Philadelphia: Activities Fall Fun: Where to Pick Apples, Pumpkins and More in Philly Cycling in the City: A Newbie’s Guide to […]
The Marathon Diaries: How My iPod Saved the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon
Last week’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon is a major stop on the Philadelphia Marathon journey for a lot of runners. It’s a great way […]
To Do: Philadelphia Runner’s Urban Scramble
Nonrunners often complain that they don’t understand running because, well, what’s the point? You run from point A to point B—or even worse, around in […]
My Very Favorite App Right Now for Running
I’m sure I’m about eight years late on this but I don’t even care. If I enlighten even one person with this blog post, I […]
The Marathon Diaries: Annie Meets Her Running Idol, John Bingham
Ask runners what their favorite part of race weekend is and you’re probably going to get the same answer: “The race expo.” It’s the mothership […]
To Do: WHYY’s Y12K Race
Sesame Street isn’t the only thing WHYY’s known for around these parts. Philly’s public broadcasting station is also the organizer of a super fun 12K […]
To Do: Rest in Peace 5K at Laurel Hills Cemetery
Halloween meets 5K in this costumed run on October 6th. Get dressed in your best costume and kick off the spookiest season of the year […]
To Do: Free ‘Reinvent Your Run’ Workshops at CrossFit Center City
Just in time for the fall race season, CrossFit Center City is hosting a five-part running series at its Chestnut Street gym. It kicks off […]
The Marathon Diaries: Finding Time for Long Runs
After telling the world last week that I wanted to shave nearly an hour off my marathon time, I started to feel the pressure. It’s […]
5 Ways to Work Out Outdoors This Week
Good lord it’s lovely today—and (hooray!) it’s supposed to stay this way all week long. If you’re jonesing to take advantage of the beautiful weather, […]