Running
Our Ultimate Guide to Running in Philadelphia
Philly is a city built on grit, toughness and resilience. It’s the same spirit runners have, making for a match made in finish-line heaven (give […]
12 Outdoor Public Running Tracks in and Around Philly
Looking to run outside on an actual track? Here are 12 Philly-area outdoor running tracks that are open to the public during specific hours, so […]
Your Broad Street Run Training Plan for Running a 10-Miler in 10 Weeks
Cory Smith, a Philadelphia-based running coach, shares his expert advice for Blue Cross Broad Street Run as an American Cancer Society DetermiNation running coach; founder […]
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 […]
Running the Philadelphia Marathon? Try This Eight-Week Training Plan
Cory Smith is the founder of Run Your Personal Best, an online running coaching business that has helped hundreds of runners achieve personal bests in […]
9 Winter-Friendly Running Trails in and Around Philadelphia
We know there are some hardcore runners out there who don’t let a little bit of snow — or frigid temperatures — get in the […]
These “Psychs on Bikes” Want to Help You Finish the Philadelphia Marathon
After all this training, still scared you’re going to fall apart at the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday? Don’t worry. You can just chat with actual […]
13 Long-Distance Fall Races That You Can Still Register to Run
Whether you’re a lifelong runner looking to get back to it or a newbie hoping to put yourself to the test, there’s a race for […]
Meet the Local Runner Who Is Blind and Representing Philly in a New Long-Distance Relay
At 53, Chestnut Hill resident Warren Knight has achieved several feats in his first three years of running races: he completed both the Broad Street […]
Registration for the Philadelphia Distance Run Opens Monday
In February, we told you the beloved Philadelphia Distance Run — a half marathon that was hosted in Philly from 1978 to 2009 — would […]
The Best Philly-Area Running Getaways to Try If You Miss Traveling for Races
So you can’t take a trip to participate in a marathons, half-marathons — whatever, a 5K, any excuse to travel — in some far-flung corner […]
Say Goodbye to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half, and Hello to the Return of the Philadelphia Distance Run
Big news for the local running community: The Philadelphia Distance Run (PDR), a road race that ran annually from 1978 to 2009, is coming back […]
And Now, a Charity Run From Four Seasons Total Landscaping to the Four Seasons Hotel
Last week was … a lot. There was, of course, an election. There was a fight for democracy and decency. There were men with binoculars. […]
Philadelphia Marathon Cancelled; Broad Street Run to Go Virtual This Year, City Officials Say
Today at a news conference on COVID-19, Mayor Kenney formally announced that in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, all large, public events […]
This New Running Challenge Will Help You Explore Philly’s Hidden Gems
Because the coronavirus pandemic cancelled — or at least significantly delayed — a number of in-person races, you may be finding it tough to stay […]