Running
To Do: Run the Vineyards 5K
There’s a lot to love about the Run the Vineyards 5K in October. Specifically: 1) It takes place on the lovely trails of the Heritage […]
Lance Armstrong Banned from Chicago Marathon
Runner’s World had the big scoop this afternoon—which seemed to bring down its website for a bit—about Lance Armstrong’s future in road running. In a […]
The Marathon Diaries: Meet Our Trainee, Annie
After the 2011 Philadelphia Marathon, I pushed myself through the celebratory lunch at the Penrose Diner with my parents and friends, and then promptly went […]
Save the (Race) Date: Your Annual Calendar for Philly’s Best Races
JANUARY PSCI Icicle Run 10 miler Automatic bragging rights go to finishers of this Wilmington race, where you can expect below-freezing temps and a hilly […]
To Do: Rock & Roll Half Marathon Philadelphia
Calling all runners: the third annual Rock & Roll Marathon Series hits Philly on Sunday, September 16th, and it’s time for you to go the […]
To Do: Wissahickon Wanderers Fall Trail Race Series
Runners, here’s something to pencil in to your fall training calendar: Every Thursday night in September, the Wissahickon Wanderers Running Club will host informal three-to-five-mile […]
Running Gear: Must-Haves for Fall Races
Okay, close your eyes and imagine: There’s a chill in the air; the leaves have begun turning shades of orange, red, and yellow; and Halloween […]
To Do: Fall Trail Run Series with Philadelphia Runner
Philadelphia Runner is hosting its first ever Trail Run series, a three-race event on the trails of Woodlawn Trustees this fall. The series begins with […]
The Onion: “I’m Sorry You’re About to Hear All About My Marathon”
If you’ve ever run a marathon—or heck, any sort of race, ever—you’ve totally done this before: Bored someone to tears with all the intricate details […]
To Do: Eagle National Bank 5K Walk/Run
The folks at Eagle National Bank are all about benefitting their community. For the past twenty years, Eagle National Bank has hosted an annual 5K […]
Losing It: A Word from the Husband
You think you have the best spouse in the world? Well, you would be wrong, because I do. After my final pre-hiatus column went up, […]
To Do: Team LIVESTRONG Challenge Philly
The same LIVESTRONG of yesteryear’s yellow bracelets (I still have mine) is hosting an epic fitness-filled running and cycling event on August 18th and 19th […]
To Do: SheROX Triathlon in Fairmount Park
Ladies, take your mark and get set—the Philadelphia SheROX Triathlon/Duathlon is almost here. On August 5th, Fairmount Park will host a female-only sprint distance tri, starting […]
To Do: MudManX Mud Run
The MudManX Mud Run is happening on July 28th in Manchester, New Jersey, and it sounds like this course will rock your body more than Justin Timberlake’s […]
Training S.M.A.R.T for the Philadelphia Marathon
Remember a few weeks ago when I told you warned you about the rapidly approaching Philadelphia Marathon? And the part about how building a base […]