Category Archives: running

Enough Already

It feels like we are on day 900 of 90 plus degree heat here in the metro Philly area. Apparently we are not alone as most of the country is sharing space in our Easy Bake Oven. My questions is, just how hot does it have to be for how long before the earth explodes? [...]
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I Need You

I’m down on one knee asking for a pledge from anyone who can spare $20 to help make a significant change in the AIDS & HIV landscape. I’ll do the hard part ….. I’ll do all of the running to prepare for and race in the 2011 NYC Marathon. ….. you just need to make a donation…… and together, we make a difference.
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Gary Papa Run 4 Your Life 5k

The Gary Papa Run 4 Your Life 5k will be held on Father’s Day, June 20th.  Gary Papa, former Action News Sports Director passed away June 19, 2009 after a long fight against prostate cancer.  Papa became involved on the board for the race in 2005, and last year the race was renamed in his [...]
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New Liberty Sports Magazine Issue is Out

The June issue of LSM is posted online and on news stands. My feature articles can be found on page 20 (on John Winther) and page 64 (the courageous story of Tom and Pam Kramer and "Racing to Register") Come check them out.
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I Run

I run for freedom...I run to witness beauty
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2011 NYC Marathon for Grassroot Soccer

I am joining my friend Ethan Zohn again to race the New City Marathon to help make a difference. Please help me to help others as we join forces in NYC to raise funds, awareness, and deliver an interactive HIV prevention and life skills curriculum to youth of South Africa. To learn more about me [...]
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Read Boston Race Day Tips Courtesy of VeloPress

The best way to have a good day at Boston is to stick to your training plan. Don’t do anything new! Instead, approach the marathon in the same way that you handled each training run. Of course, you may be nervous and excited, and that adrenaline may carry you to the finish line in record time. But don’t let your emotions get the best of you, and don’t let any doubts about your readiness lead you into rash, last-minute decisions. If you’ve trained and prepared well, then you’ve done everything right to get ready for this special day. Enjoy yourself, and keep the following guidelines in mind.
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Registration for the 2011 Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon, & 8K Opens April 1st

Running’s ‘Best Host City’ anticipates 25,000 participants and 60,000 spectators on race weekend, Nov. 18-20 PHILADELPHIA (March 31, 2011) – Registration will open on April 1 for the 2011 Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon and Rothman Institute 8K, putting into motion plans to host 25,000 competitors and 60,000 spectators on race weekend, November 18-20, in Philadelphia.  Runners [...]
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Blog Talk with Anne Mahlum from Back on My Feet

An interview with Anne Mahlum, founder of Back on My Feet, has been scheduled for Thursday February 17th at 6:30 PM on my show Make it Count. For details ...
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Registration for the Brad Schoener Memorial 5k and Music Marathon is Now Open

The THIRD Annual Brad Schoener Music Marathon will take place on May 21, 2011, and features a 5k Walk/Run in the morning through the beautiful 130 acres of Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill, PA. The 5k Walk/Run is scheduled to start at 10 am directly across the street from the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. An [...]
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