Running

Heart benefits of aerobic exercise

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

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

West Chester spin instructors share favorite motivational songs for your summer workouts

spin instructor workout music

The tiny workout tweak that can help relieve treadmill-induced knee pain

running tip knee pain

Break out the rainbow running gear for the Philly Pride Run in June

Gayborhood

Sign up for the 5,000 Yards Dash happening this fall

Yards

A couple of Philly-area high schoolers weigh in on 'cool' running gear

cool running gear

Broad Street Run

Broad Street Run forges on despite persistent rain

0505_Broad Street Run

This is exactly how much protein runners should be eating

Carroll - People Running and Exercising as Cherry Blossom Trees

Show your Broad Street Run bib to get a free drink at these spots

bloody mary stock image

Tips for running in the rain to remember for Sunday's Broad Street Run

BSR_2016 - 10.jpg

The keys to getting in shape for men in their 30s and 40s

Men_lifting_weights

April 19-21: Things to do over the holiday weekend in Philly

Easter Henri David

Celebrate Earth Day by signing up for the Run for Clean Air

Carroll - Woman Running and Exercising as Cherry Blossom Trees Bloom

Run Wild for the Zoo 5K helps support wildlife

Carroll - The Philadelphia Zoo

Penn Medicine nurse gaining fast in bid for Tokyo 2020

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Samantha Roecker

Be one of the 4,500 runners to race in this year's Philly 10K

Woman running through Rittenhouse

Train for the Run for Clean Air by chasing a bus

Carroll - SEPTA Bus

Road closures planned for Love Run Half Marathon and 7K

Love Run Philly

Gender-neutral fitness test may soon be coming to the Air Force

air force fitness test

Cherry Blossom 10K/5K participants receive free admission to Shofuso

Stock_Carroll - Cherry blossoms

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