Running

Sprint Workouts Intervals

Don't hate on sprint workouts — they can boost endurance and increase speed

Inspired by Rocky, Bucks County man will reenact run up art museum steps 900 times for charity

Rocky Steps Runner

Fun run takes runners from Four Seasons Total Landscaping to Four Seasons hotel

Fraud Street Run

Why are female runners at greater risk for stress fractures? The answer may be multifold

$Stress fractures female runners$

As youth sports return, doctors urge athletes to take 'quaranteam' pledge

Youth Sports COVID-19

Rundiscover is new, virtual running challenge on Philly's trails

Rundiscover

Cherry Blossom 10K and 5K become virtual springtime races

Cherry Blossom 10K/5K

Running with a mask is difficult and hot weather could make it even harder

South Jersey man completes distance run to raise money for students who cannot afford yearbooks

Collingswood runner yearbooks

Run for Clean Air becomes virtual race you can do anywhere

Run For Clean Air virtual race

Philadelphia Runner launches PR Solo Challenge to motivate runners during coronavirus crisis

Philadelphia Runner launches PR Solo Run

Fitness apps to use at home during the coronavirus pandemic

Fitness apps to use at home during the coronavirus pandemic

Things to do in Philadelphia this weekend, March 6-8

Things to do in Philadelphia this weekend, March 6-8

City Fitness leading Broad Street Run training series benefiting Back on My Feet

Broad Street Run training

Kick off spring race season with the Back on My Feet 5-Miler

Back on My Feet 5-Miler springtime race

Score discounts on registrations for local spring races at Philadelphia Runner

Deals on local spring races

Reward yourself with Girl Scout Cookies at the end of this fun run in Manayunk

Manayunk

Time to sign up for the Blue Cross Broad Street Run lottery

Broad Street Run 2020

Use it or lose it: How physical activity strengthens heart health

Heart benefits of aerobic exercise

Runners strip down to their underwear for the annual Cupid's Undie Run

Cupid's Undie Run

Running a marathon may reduce effects of aging, study finds

Marathon runners reap extra health benefits

Hate exercise? Small increases in physical activity can make a big difference

Exercise Tips New Year's Resolutions

The biggest health trends of 2020 – from sweet potatoes to road races

Biggest health trends for 2020

Kick off 2020 with Resolution Run through Valley Forge

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Life Time opening doors to non-members for limited time

Life Time opening doors to non-members for limited time

Things to do in Philadelphia this weekend, Dec. 14-15

Weekend events roundup Dec. 14-Dec. 15 in Philadelphia

List of deals for Philadelphia Marathon runners at restaurants and bars

Ocean Prime burger - Philadelphia Marathon deal

Turkey Trot 5K in South Jersey to take place Thanksgiving weekend

Turkey Trot 5K

The Rudolph Run is a 3-mile fun run along the Manayunk Canal

Rudolph Run in Manayunk

Philadelphia Runner opening new store in King of Prussia Mall

Philadelphia Runner in King of Prussia Mall

2020 Love Run Philadelphia Half Marathon moved to October

Love Run Half Marathon

Dogfish Head and Merrell collab on sustainable running shoes inspired by SeaQuench Ale

Merrell Dogfish Head shoes

Rest in Peace 5K is evening race through Laurel Hill Cemetery

Carroll - Laurel Hill Cemetery

Gritty 5K to take place week of Flyers home opener

Gritty 5K to take place week of Flyers home opener

Unite Philly Run is 5K raising funds to fight climate change

Carroll - Running in autumn

How to prevent and treat blisters from running

Carroll - Running, Exercise, Schuylkill River Trail

Doggie Dash on the beach to be followed by puppy pool party at water park

Doggie Dash on the beach followed by a puppy pool party

Atlantic City to host Rock 'n' Roll half marathon in 2020

Atlantic City skyline

Philly running expert offers quick test to assess your road-worthiness

run215 ankle mobility test lead

Misconduct Tavern's 1-mile run benefitting CHOP includes beer, burgers

Misconduct Mile benefiting CHOP

Endurance athletes have the heart to compete on the big stage

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