Archives for September 2010

Archive for September, 2010

RUN YOUR BUTT OFF: PHILLY’S 2010 FALL RUNNING CALENDAR

And walks, too!

Posted by Alyssa Brindisi on 9/29/2010 at 12:07PM | 6 Comments

Illustration by Justin Renninger

Cool, crisp mornings, perfect blue skies, and not an ounce of summer’s sticky humidity make fall the perfect time to hit the pavement for one—or many!—of Philly’s great runs and walks. From 5Ks to 8Ks to one-mile fun runs and walks, here are 20 great reasons to get out there now.

Kids Chance 5K & 10K Walk/Run, October 3, 2010
This scenic course cuts through Fairmount Park and your registration fee includes a t-shirt. Proceeds provide college and vocational scholarship grants for children of Pennsylvania workers who have been killed or seriously injured in a work-related accident. READ MORE

AUDIO: BWP’S OFFICE CHALLENGE ON “PRESTON & STEVE!”

Find out who's blowing their diet on free pizza, who's been hitting the gym, and who's dropped pounds in week one!

Posted by Jenna Bergen on 9/27/2010 at 10:10AM | No Comments

Nick about to eat a free hoagie. // Photograph by Jake Mattera

It’s not easy to drop pounds no matter who you are or where you work, but factor in tons of fattening free food, crazy early morning hours, and super-packed schedules, and it’s easy to see why the stars of WMMR’s Preston & Steve show signed up for our eight-week Office Challenge. Now, they’re battling for the title of Philly’s Fittest Office with three other area teams, and the competition is just getting started.

How are these radio junk-food junkies doing so far? Check out the audio clip from one of their recent shows below, and make sure to follow the Be Well Philly Office Challenge Presented by UnitedHealthcare site for daily team updates, weight loss tips, and more!

Listen to Preston & Steve discuss week one of BWP’s Office Challenge!

FAST FALL RECIPES

Full of flavor, short on fuss (each dish uses five ingredients or less!)

Posted by Katie Cavuto Boyle on 9/27/2010 at 1:09AM | No Comments

These beautiful fresh fall ingredients make flavoring simple, healthy dishes a snap. // Photograph by Katie Cavuto Boyle

In the mood for fall flavors without a lot of fuss? Try this menu fit for a weeknight meal or entertaining company. Each recipe contains five ingredients or less, which means less shopping, chopping, and cooking. Enjoy!

(P.S.: Olive oil, salt and pepper don’t count!)

WMMR's intern shares how BWP's Office Challenge team from the "Preston & Steven" show is trimming down and shaping up

Posted by Jenna Bergen on 9/27/2010 at 12:20AM | No Comments

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
We are all excited to get the contest underway. This whole time we have been mentally preparing for the contest. Today we took the time to talk out loud about our goals and we believe in each other to support us reaching our goals.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Talk about a test. Today so much food was brought in from Dave and Busters. They brought ribs, pretzels, cookies and filled our green room full of goodies. One of our teammates Nick ate a cookie. The willpower the rest of us showed was at such a high level of commitment. READ MORE

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: ANNUAL PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION DINNER AND AUCTION

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Posted by Alyssa Brindisi on 9/26/2010 at 4:40PM | 1 Comment

On Tuesday, October 5, 2010, the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), in collaboration with the Ace Club and the Merion Cricket Club, will host the 8th Annual Prostate Cancer Foundation Dinner and Auction. If you decide to start your morning off on the green, you can BYO partner or opt to play with a celebrity. Bring your A-game and hit a hole-in-one to walk away with a free two-year lease on a Porsche, provided by Don Rosen Porsche. READ MORE

ASK A TOP DOC: IS THERE A FAST FIX FOR POST-NASAL DRIP?

Answer from Michael Cirigliano, associate professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Posted by Jenna Bergen on 9/26/2010 at 5:00AM | No Comments

“Whether you have allergies, a sinus infection, or chronic congestion and a runny nose from the common cold, the best way to treat the ever-annoying post-nasal drip is with a prescribed nasal steroid, like Flonase. Unlike steroids that body builders use, this is a topical steroid that you spray into the nasal passageway. It reduces the inflammation in the nasal passages, allows drainage if you’re congested, and, most importantly, decreases the amount of mucus—aka snot—you’re producing. Two puffs per nostril every evening should do the trick. Just make sure you don’t use over-the-counter nasal decongestants like Afrin for more than three days at a time, as they can damage the lining of the nose and lead to chronic congestion. Never take an antihistamine unless you are sure your symptoms are due to allergies— it could make your mucus thicker.”

FROM THE MAGAZINE: FOUR FALL 5KS YOU’LL LOVE

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Posted by Jenna Bergen on 9/25/2010 at 5:00AM | No Comments

Image courtesy of istockphoto.

Four Seasons Parkway Run and Walk Sunday, September 26th
CHOP’s race down the Parkway and along West River Drive is fall’s -thousands-strong feel-good classic. $14 to $30. Parkwayrun.com. READ MORE

FROM THE MAGAZINE: IN THE RACE

Fall is Philly’s peak 5K season. Here’s a cheat sheet for running (and loving!) your first

Posted by Jenna Bergen on 9/24/2010 at 10:15AM | No Comments

First-year Bryn Mawr Running Club member Kathleen Roach, on Forbidden Drive // Photography by Nick Antony

1. Score the right sneaks
“The only gear you really need is one good pair of running shoes,” says Tony Van Dyke, president of Bryn Mawr Running Club. “Get fitted at a specialty running store. Poor-fitting shoes can cause painful blisters and broken toenails—and the last thing a beginner needs is another excuse to miss a run.”

2. Be social
“Running with a friend or group gives you accountability—you’ll be less likely to blow off a workout,” says Ross Martinson, co-owner of Philadelphia Runner. Lululemon organizes jogs for yogi runners; Fishtown Beer Runners share microbrews after their workouts.

3. Change Is Good
Van Dyke recommends doing three half-hour runs per week, and says, “Have fun with your workouts: Explore. Try running through a different neighborhood and checking out the houses, taking a new route through the city, or jogging through your town’s business district—see what’s out there.”

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OFFICE CHALLENGE TIP OF THE DAY NO. 10: ARM UP!

Follow our in-office workout video to work your arms, shoulders, and back

Posted by Jenna Bergen on 9/24/2010 at 5:00AM | No Comments

Lose weight at work with our eight-week Office Challenge! Check out our Office Challenge site for daily tips, tricks, and team updates!

SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2010 PHILADELPHIA MARATHON!

And the half, too! All you gotta do is raise money for a good cause

Posted by Jenna Bergen on 9/23/2010 at 10:50AM | No Comments

November’s Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon is now full, and if you’re one of the many Philly runners who are totally bummed out that you didn’t register in time — like BWP reader Kelly, who recently left us the comment, “Help! I missed the registration for Philly’s half marathon. This was the first half I planned to do and am currently training for. Can I just show up and run along without being registered? I really don’t want all this training to be for nothing!” — we have some good news …

There are still spots left! And you don’t have to sell your favorite running sneaks, buy a spot on the black market or get tackled by a police officer for running illegally on race day. All ya gotta do is raise money for a good cause. READ MORE