Running
5 Challenges You’ll Face During the Philadelphia Marathon — And How to Prepare for Them
You know running the Philly Marathon isn’t going to be easy, right? To help you prepare for some of the event’s surprises, here’s five Philadelphia […]
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 […]
Where to Run a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Near Philadelphia
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 about […]
A Week in the Life of a Working Mom Who’s Training for Her First Marathon Since Having a Baby
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money people invest in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each Sweat Diary, […]
5 Smart Ways to Spend Your Rest Day During Philadelphia Marathon Training
Marathon training is exhausting — both physically and mentally. Month after month, you’re focused on one thing only: running. Weekend long runs start to become […]
Everything a Vegan Marathon Runner Eats to Stay Fueled During a Week of Training
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money people invest in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each Sweat Diary, […]
Here’s How Much an Ultramarathon Runner Spends on Food and Fitness in a Week
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money people invest in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each Sweat Diary, […]
14 Fun (and Spooky!) Fall Races to Run Around Philadelphia
There are a myriad of reasons why people love fall: the pumpkin treats, apple picking and, of course, the cozy clothes. But an often-overlooked aspect […]
Someone Finally Made Swag for the Real Race-Day Heroes: The Spectators
You know what is a totally under-appreciated sport? I’m not talking about badminton (though, agree). Nope, the real under-appreciated sport is race spectating. It’s exhausting, it takes […]
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. […]
This New Philadelphia Run Series Comes With Nutrition Tips From the Pros
Sure, there are plenty of group runs that end with beer, but what about a run that ends with something a little, well, healthier? Here […]
Long Run Breakfasts Real Philly Runners Actually Eat
Probably the only thing runners think about more than running is food — what kinds of food they’re going to eat the night before, the […]
I Started Running at Night So No One Would See Me Struggle. Now I Run Half Marathons.
Changing your body takes hard work, persistence, and dedication. Here’s one local’s story. Want to share your Transformation Story? Email ccunningham@phillymag.com. Who: Carolyn Walker, 27, a marketing director, […]
Run to Work PHL Returns This Month. Here’s Everything You Need to Know Before You Run Your Commute.
Have you ever been in a bad patch of traffic, staring out at the sea of red taillights ahead of you and thought, My gosh, I […]
Where to Stop for Food Near the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia
It’s no secret that the Schuylkill River Trail is Philadelphia’s most popular multi-use trail. In fact, it was even dubbed the best urban trail in […]