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5 Philly Running Pros’ Best Advice on Running with a Mask

Note as of August 12th, 2020: Health norms and best practices pertaining to COVID-19 are evolving as scientific research evolves. Please consider the most updated […]

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A Northeast Philly Runner Just Ran the Entire 76-Mile City Perimeter

We know how hard it can be for athletes dealing with cancelled races — but some of Philly’s running crew are dealing with it a […]

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7 Ways to Stay Motivated Despite a Postponed Race

This time of year normally means two things for runners: the tail-end of training and the beginning of race season. But as coronavirus would have […]

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This Philly Musician Is Running Marathons to Grieve His Wife’s Death

Who I am: Eddie Gieda (@ebgiii), 41 Where I live: Center City What I do: I am a musician and band member of An Albatross. […]

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Get Ready: The Broad Street Run Lottery Opens This Saturday

We know most of you probably don’t even want to think about running right now, but it is indeed that time of year again — […]

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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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Where to Run a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Near Philly

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we’re excited for two reasons: 1) The food. Duh. and 2) Turkey Trots! There’s honestly something so satisfying […]

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Philadelphia Runner Is Opening a Store in the King of Prussia Mall

This post has been updated. Something magical happens when a store ceases to be just a place to shop. When it becomes a fount of […]

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Calling All Runners: You Should Take Better Care of Your Feet. Here’s How.

When the air grows colder and the leaves change color, we know fall is afoot. But the shift also signals that running season is upon […]

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The Gritty 5K Was Yesterday, and the Costumes Were as Epic as You’d Expect

When the Gritty-themed run was announced as official a few months back, we were decidedly amped. This was a 5K we’d been looking forward to […]

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This Philly College Student Is Running 100 Consecutive 5Ks for Alzheimer’s Disease

When you hear the word “5K,” you probably think of a massive group of runners wearing numbered bibs, putting one laced sneaker in front of […]

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PSA: It’s OK if You’re Not Running a Marathon This Fall

Jenny Weinar is a Philly-based body positive psychotherapist and certified yoga teacher who’s passionate about helping clients struggling with disordered eating, chronic dieting, over-exercising and weight […]

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Run This Artsy 5K to Raise Money for Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

Isaiah Zagar’s mosaicked walls are as much an integral part of South Street as the smoke shops. But over the decades that they’ve glittered from […]

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The Gritty 5K Is Coming

Judgment day is coming, Philadelphians. Not the one where we meet our maker but rather, the one where our internal monster kids come out to […]

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Running Down Philly’s Historical Streets Helped Me Fall in Love With the City

I am not a runner. Runs are reserved for the rare days when I don’t make it to the gym, for moments when I feel […]