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Conquer Broad Street with Team Philly!
It seems crazy but the Blue Cross Broad Street run is less than 4 months away! Train for the big race with Team Philly! Now in it’s fifth season, Team Philly will get you to the finish line while still having fun and smiling along the way.
Training consists of a 10 week program with multiple group runs per week, coaching, workshops, a comprehensive training plan, discounts at Philadelphia Runner and Fusion Cross-training, expertise from our friends at Excel Physical Therapy, and much more!
All levels welcome!
For more information on Team Philly, visit their website!
2/7- How to Run Faster in 2012!
Whether you are a beginner runner with a few 5ks under your belt or a Marathon crusher, you’ve probably looked at your times and thought “now how do I go even faster?”
This clinic is intended for runners with some running experience and will help you increase mileage, get faster and PR! Topics include:
- Functional Movement Screenings (Courtesy of Excel Physical Therapy)
- Cross training to improve speed and form
- Gear and gadgets
- Dynamic warm ups
- Running workouts (Tempo runs, intervals, hill repeats, etc)
When: 6 PM, February 7th at our Center City store (16th and Sansom).
RSVP by emailing outreach@philadelphiarunner.com
2/14- Valentine’s Day Singles Run (Sponsored by Brooks)!
Considering how popular last year’s Valentine’s singles run was, we had no choice but to put it on for a second straight year! The premise of the event remains the same (3 mile fun run, drinks and socializing afterward) but this year we’re going to Ladder 15 afterward for drinks, laughs, and mingling.
What:Valentine’s Singles Run
Where: 3 mile fun run at Philadelphia Runner (16th and Sansom). Drinks afterward at Ladder 15 (right around the corner!)
When: 6:00 PM
Who: You! Come alone, or bring friends!
Cost: $25 per person
$25 gets you a Brooks tech running t-shirt, light food and three free drinks at the bar! All you need to do is show up ready to run and have fun! Purchase your ticket by selecting follwing this link.
*Space is limited for this event. Tickets are first come, first serve*!
2/27- 2012 Spring Race Preview
Join us for our 2012 Spring Race Guide (*New This Year*)
Where: Philadelphia Runner – Center City (1601 Sansom Street)
When: Monday – February 27th @ 5:30-7:00
What: Learn about some of the Best Spring Races in Philadelphia (and surrounding areas)
Race Directors will take a few minutes to discuss their Races – Courses, Training Programs, Prizes, and whatever else they feel like about their race! Afterward, they will stick around for Q&A and on-site registrations
-Various Registration Incentives will be offered
-Free Race Entry Raffles
-Philadelphia Runner Raffle Items
-Refreshments
Space is limited – Please RSVP to outreach(at)philadelphiarunner.com
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Purchase Garmin Watches Online!
We are now selling Garmin Forerunner running watches on our website. Visit our Garmin page for more information. All purchases include FREE shipping anywhere in the US!

