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Spring Destination-ish Races to Add to Your Run Schedule

If you, like me, are suffering from a bit of the taper-week blues (think random aches, pains, and sniffles) ahead of Sunday’s Philadelphia Marathon, then […]

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Philadelphia Marathon Guide: Everything You Need to Know for Running and Cheering

Note: The 2020 Philadelphia Marathon is cancelled. Read more here. It’s the final countdown, folks: The AACR Philadelphia Marathon is a mere three days away […]

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12 Signs We Loved at This Year’s Broad Street Run

This week at Be Well Philly, we’ll be featuring all kinds of running-related stories. This is one of them; stay tuned for more! On Sunday […]

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Finish-Line Popsicles and Beer Are Just Some of the Reasons to Register for This Beloved Race

I love how excited Philadelphians get about their running races. In Denver, where I previously lived, there were definitely iconic races that everyone ran, like […]

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Registration for New Women-Only Race in King of Prussia Opens Today

2018 was known across mass media as the “year of the woman.” (Cheers to the #MeToo movement and a record number of women heading to […]

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Philadelphia Marathon Guide: Everything You Need to Know for Running and Cheering

It’s the final countdown, folks: The AACR Philadelphia Marathon is a mere four days away — and the Half Marathon is just three! Thousands upon thousands […]

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This Philly Pizza Mile Run Sounds Both Disgusting and Totally Wonderful

Sometimes all we want to do is lace up our sneakers and hit the trails. Sometimes all we want to do is sit on the […]

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Lululemon Is Hosting a Virtual 8K Race on the Schuylkill River Trail

When it comes to running, we all have off days. Maybe we’re not dressed well for the weather, we’re sore from another workout, or our […]

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3 Race-Specific Workouts That’ll Help You Finish the Philadelphia Marathon Faster

With a little over six weeks until the Philadelphia Marathon, it’s important that the majority of your workouts are specific to the demands of the marathon. […]

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This “Mindful Triathlon” With Running, Yoga, and Meditation Is Returning to Philly

Welcome to Run Week at Be Well Philly! Every day, we’ll bring you the best and the latest on info on running around Philadelphia. Stay tuned for […]

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12 Philly-Area 5K Runs With Crazy Themes, Fun Obstacles, and Amazing After Parties

Welcome to Run Week at Be Well Philly! Every day, we’ll bring you the best and the latest on how and where to run around […]

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The Best and Funniest Spectator Signs at the 2018 Broad Street Run

Another year, another Broad Street Run. This year, the weather honestly couldn’t have been better. Though rain was initially in the forecast, we ended up […]

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This Post-Broad Street Run Party Will Have Free Shake Shack, Beer, and Massages

Indulging in some good food and beer after a long-distance race is practically a law in the running world. Thankfully, Philadelphia Runner has us totally covered for […]

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Where to Eat Brunch in South Philly After the Broad Street Run

The Broad Street Run is back on May 1st, 2022, and much of the details of the famous Philly race remain the same as ever. […]

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10 Things You Need to Know Before the Broad Street Run

This post was originally published in April of 2015. Now that your training is pretty much done, it’s time to focus on race day, because a […]