Strides for Stroke comes to the Art Museum.
 If running a 5K can help somebody else, why not do it? The 19th Annual Dr. Howard Mazer Memorial Strides for Stroke is a community event that helps the Delaware Valley Stroke Council (DVSC) “provide education and research into the causes, treatment and prevention of stroke.” So far, DVSC has helped over 20 hospitals in Pennsylvania and New Jersey become Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Centers to help stroke patients. That, my friends, is awesome.
The run starts bright and early on Sunday, June 9th with registration at 7 a.m. and the run/walk starting at 8:30 at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Register here as an individual runner or start a team to get your friends in on the fun.
$25 race entry plus a $2.50 sign-up fee, June 9th at 7 a.m., Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pwky, Philadelphia.
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Ross Martinson, co-owner of Philadelphia Runner, talks about how to conquer your first 5K.
Broad Street’s just three weeks behind us, but a lot of runners are already thinking about next year. If you caught the running bug but have no idea where to begin, not to worry: Philadelphia Runner‘s Ross Martinson will at Be Well Boot Camp on June 8th to talk about how to go from your very first run to the finish line. He’ll also be on hand at the Moss Rehab Running Clinic, where he’ll work with doctors to give you one-on-0ne pointers about your mechanics, form and more.
Peep a few of Ross’s running insights below, and make sure to catch him at the “Conquer Your First 5K: A Running Primer” talk at Be Well Boot Camp. Get all you running questions answered—finally!
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Have a goal finish time in mind for your upcoming marathon or 5K? These workouts will show you if you're ready.
• If you’ve heard of the infamous Yasso 800s, you know what a benchmark workout is: one that comes just prior to race day to help you gauge your readiness, hone your speed and boost your confidence. Complete one of these four workouts, designed for marathons, half marathoners, 10Ks and 5Ks, and you can say hello to your next PR. [Runner's World]
• Mark this day in history, folks: I’m about to tell you something good about sugar. A new study found that sugar injections may help ease knee pain. [HealthDay]
• Appealing to the Chipotle lover in me, this: six fruit tacos that use summer’s best, all-natural sweet treats. [Blisstree]
• Four body washes that’ll clean your skin and … lift your spirit? [New York Mag]
• I like the sound of this: the Ultimate Metabolism-Boosting Workout. [Health]
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Plus: poop in public pools, a predicition on summer allergies, how bad restaurant food really is, and more.
• A lot of people have wondered what special arrangements—if any—would be provided to runners who weren’t able to finish the Boston Marathon last month. Now I have news on that front: Race organizers announced last week that the more than 5,000 runners who were stopped on the course after the bombs went off will be invited to register for the 2014 race. They’ll pay a to-be-determined registration fee. [Runner's World]
• Confirming every last fear you’ve ever had about public pools, they’re full of poop, a new CDC report says. [Live Science]
• Blerg: Think spring-allergy season is bad? Summer allergies might be worse, according to a sinus expert. [HealthDay]
• Check out this (fake) open letter to American consumers from the food industry. Best part: “Your superficial understanding of health has a great influence over your purchasing decisions, and we’re ready for it, whether you choose to go low-calorie, low-fat, gluten-free or inevitably give up and accept the fact that you can’t resist our Little Debbie snacks, potato chips and ice cream novelties.” [Scientific American]
• Le sigh: Restaurant food is worse than you think—much, much worse. [Women's Health]
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A color blast (literally!) at Citizens Bank Park.
I was pretty much heartbroken last month when I went to sign up for The Color Run in Philly only to find out that tickets sold out at lighting speed. I imagine that a lot of you Be Wellers are facing the same issue so I’m here to present you with an alternative: The Run or Dye 5K!
Much like other color races, Run or Dye blasts runners with safe, eco-friendly, powdered dye through out the 5K. Once finished, a huge color bash is held—you know, just in case you didn’t get completely covered from head to toe during the race. The coolest thing about this race? It takes place at Citizens Bank Park! Find out more and register here. And for a list of 30 other fun races coming up this summer, go here.
$45 for individuals, $40 per person for teams (4 or more), June 15th at 9 and 11 a.m., Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia.
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Finally!
• As my blistered, post-Broad Street feet can attest, I have wonky size issues when it comes to running shoes. And believe me, my feet have been worse—much worse. A few years ago, I ran a half marathon and crossed the finish line limping. I had no idea why—my bones and muscles and whatnot felt fine—until I took off my shoe and saw a sock soaked with blood. The shoe had rubbed part of my ankle raw and had created a wicked blood blister on my toe that popped at some point near the finish line. In a nutshell, it was not pretty. While I still get blisters every now and then (like, right now), my feet are far better off than they were a few years ago. Why? Because I finally got better-fitting shoes. As this super useful post on Women’s Health points out, you want shoes that are at least a half-size bigger than your normal, everyday shoes. In fact, I’ve figured out that a full size bigger works best for me. The reason is that your feet swell when you run, so you need extra space to account for it. Head over to WH to find more good-fit tips for running sneaks.
• This may be the mother of all recipe roundups: Greatist’s “400+ Healthy Recipes (That Won’t Break the Bank).” These recipes literally cover all your bases—from breakfasts to dinners to snacks to desserts—and use eight ingredients or fewer. Get them here.
• Have you been wondering what might happen to the make-shift memorials in Boston that cropped up after the marathon bombings? Runner’s World reports that items like posters, running shoes and more will be preserved and made part of a permanent memorial for the victims. More here.
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Your view from Broad Street.
Sure, our photographer snapped some amazing shots of the Broad Street Run on Sunday. But guess what? So did you. Here are my favorite Instagram photos from the 2013 Broad Street Run.
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From the spectators' awesome signs to the runners' bright-red socks, here's what the 2013 Broad Street Run looked like in photos.
And just like that, it’s over, folks. We’ve been talking about this year’s Broad Street Run since November, so it’s hard to believe that all that excitement, training, hard work and sweat are now officially behind us.
This year, we sent amazing local photog Jeff Fusco to document the sights, socks and signs of race day. (How’s that for some solid alliteration on a Monday?) As a four-year Broad Street runner, I always look forward to reading all the hilarious and encouraging signs spectators bring along to help cheer us on, so I asked Jeff to pay particularly close attention to the side lines. And since this year’s race was dedicated to the Boston Marathon runners (both officially and unofficially), I wanted him to capture as much of the Boston love as he could—from the red socks to t-shirts to stickers to signs.
Here’s how we’ll remember the 2013 Broad Street Run.
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Ah the pre-race expo—that celebrated ritual marked by a lot of excitement, a tiny bit of panic, and annoyingly long lines. Here, the ultimate FAQ for the Broad Street Run Expo to help you navigate the crowds like a pro.
Where is the expo, anyway?
Lincoln Financial Field on the SCA Club Level. (For anyone else who couldn’t care less about sports, that would be the Eagles stadium. Only me?)
What are the hours?
The expo is open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
When’s the best time to go?
On Friday, if you can make it out there during the day at a time that doesn’t overlap with lunch hour (i.e. 11:30 to 2ish), you should be fine. On Saturday, it’s a crapshoot. Race organizers are asking people to follow a schedule according to their last names to keep the lines moving: last names starting with G-M should plan to go from 8 to 9 a.m.; N-Z from 9 to 10; and A-F from 10 to 11. All letters should go from noon to 5.
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Your favorite new running partner has four legs. Here, the top dogs for your preferred distance.
Every runner has his or her favorite accessories, but maybe none so animate and encouraging as the right dog. As an expert on man’s furriest friend, certified master groomer (and Best of Philly 2010 winner) Jennifer Lavelle gave me a run-down of the top dogs for your preferred distance.
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