Spring Ladies Night 2012

Ryan — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:52:30 +0000

It’s almost Spring and that means one thing: Ladies Night is back! This popular event is coming to our Glen Mills and Center City locations in March.

What: Check out this year’s latest running fashions. Enjoy a night out with wine, food, and socializing. There will also be on-site chair massages, sports bra fittings and our Glen Mills store will feature a Yoga for Runners “demo” by Focus Fitness Instructors.

Cost: $10 registration fee. Fee includes all-inclusive event, plus a $20 store credit!

Must be 21 years or older to attend

Where:

Glen Mills Store (March 21st 6-8 PM)

University City Store (March 22nd 6- 8PM)

Center City Store (March 27th 7-9 PM)

Register by selecting location below

7 Races to Help us Forget About Not Getting into Broad Street

Ryan — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:42:24 +0000

We’ve long suspected what was confirmed on Wednesday: There are a lot of passionate runners in Philadelphia. That’s because on Wednesday, The Blue Cross Broad Street Run sold out its 30,000 spots in less than 6 hours. Frustrated by the website going down several times over those 6 hours, many people either didn’t get through or gave up and will be left out of the fun when this year’s race rolls around on May 6th.

The Race for The Cure is a Great way to celebrate with the family on Mother's Day. (photo from Sixty Miles to Go)

The good news is there are tons of great races in Philadelphia and the region so even if you missed out on Broad Street, there are plenty of options for you to get your running fix this spring. We put together a list of seven races that happen within three weeks of Broad Street that will let you get in a good race in the warm spring weather and not feel left out of all the fun.

1. ODDyssey Half Marathon (May 26th): This may be the only race in the country where your finisher’s medal comes with a beer bottle opener on it. The ODDyssey Half Marathon started two years ago and has already gained a strong following due to its quirkiness and emphasis on having a good time while running 13.1 miles.

2. Gener8tion Run 8K (April 14th): The less common 8k race is always a fun one to throw on your race schedule and the Gener8tion 8k is a well organized run sponsored by Students Run Philly Style. A good tune-up run if you did get into Broad Street and a challenging distance that should scratch the itch if you didn’t.

3. Bucks County Half Marathon: In its third year, the Bucks County Half Marathon comes with a money-back guarantee if you run the race and aren’t satisfied. It’s a bold bet considering you never know when bad fortune can strike a race but we’re thinking this is a win win and a good excuse to get out of the city for a race.

4. Out and Back Party Run 4 mile run (April 27th)-There’s something really fun about night races, especially ones with a party afterwards. This run is an out-and-back on West River Drive with post-race celebrating at the Lemon Hill Mansion. It’s the perfect way to kick off your Friday night.

5. Race for the Cure (May 13th)- Get that “big race” feel with one of the most popular races of the spring. Whether you are racing or walking, the Race For The Cure is always fun and supports a great cause.

6. Run The Vineyards 5 Miler (April 29th): A small race (capped at 350 people) in Mullica Hill – less than 20 miles from Philadelphia. The course i a 5 mile race followed by wine tasting and music. Hosted by NJ’s 2011 Winery of the Year. This event is chip timed and a lot of fun!

7. Bar Run 5k Run/Walk (May 20th): In it’s 33rd year, this 5k along the Schuylkill attracts 1,500 runners and is a perfect family run.

Also, don’t forget to get over to the oldest and largest track and field event in the country, The Penn Relays (April 26th-28th), and watch some of the world’s best runners duke it out at the historic Franklin Field. It’s an electric atmosphere and American and world records are sure to be broken.

Hopefully we’ve helped you get over the Broad Street blues. There are several great races in the area this time of year and we’re sure you can find plenty of great opportunities to get out there and challenge yourself.

We’ll see you at the finish line.

Chi Running Clinic

Ryan — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:17:03 +0000

Running form has become a highly talked about subject especially with the rise of natural running and minimalist footwear. If you are interested in Chi Running and working on form awareness then this clinic is for you.

Find out more about the benefits of Chi Running at this free clinic presented by Marisa Leva, certified Chi Running and Chi Walking Instructor. Learn how to improve your form and run more naturally!

When:

March 3rd, 10am at Glen Mills.
March 20th, 7pm at Center City

Please RSVP to outreach@philadelphiarunner.com

Train for Broad Street With Team Philly!

Ryan — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:55:11 +0000

Conquer Broad Street with Team Philly!

The Blue Cross Broad Street Run is less than 3 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!

Prepare for Broad Street training with our winter training guides for beginners and intermediate runners!

All levels welcome!

For more information on Team Philly, visit their website!

Philadelphia Spring Race Preview and Sign Up Event

Ryan — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:36:53 +0000

It’s been a great winter for running with little precipitation and unusually “warm” temperatures. Whether you’ve been prepping for spring race season by taking advantage of the favorable weather or are thinking about getting into running and testing yourself with a couple of races in the spring, this event is for you! Races will range from 5k to Half Marathon.

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@philadelphiarunner.com

New Shoe Arrivals at Philadelphia Runner

Ryan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:33:36 +0000

We were going to tweet a few pics and do a couple Facebook posts to promote the new shoe arrivals over the past few weeks but we got so many new ones in we decided we needed a whole post dedicated to them.

New into the store in the last couple weeks:

Women's shoes from Left: Zoom Elite, Lunar Eclipse 2, Creation 13, NB 890, Ryjin, Hurricane 14

Nike Zoom Elite: Essentially a brand new shoe from Nike with some nice bouncy cushion, perfect for neutral runners looking for a little support under their feet (Note: This shoe does not replace the Lunar Elite, nor is it the same as the Zoom Elite 4)

Nike Lunar Eclipse: Nike updates this popular stability shoe with an entirely new upper that gives a nice snug custom fit. From Nike:
The dynamic fit system features soft material “fingers” that wrap the midfoot and arch from under the foot and connect to the laces. They move with the foot as you run for a truly glove-like fit, reducing the space between foot and shoe for total comfort.

Mizuno Creation 13: Lighter than its predecessor, this update will satisfy neutral runners who like to have a lot of impact support, especially under the heel.

Men's shoes from Left: Hurricane 14, NB 890, Zoom Elite, Ryjin, Creation 13, Lunar Eclipse 2

New Balance 890: The upper material has been altered to give this lightweight trainer a better, more comfortable fit.

Puma Ryjin: These lightweight trainers come from Japan where runners gravitate toward lighter, more natural shoes.

Saucony Hurricane 14: Less weight and a reduced heel to toe drop of just 8mm make Saucony’s flagship stability shoe a much more efficient ride.

Winter Running Plans to Prepare for Broad Street

Ryan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:29:46 +0000

With less than 4 months to go until the IBX Broad Street Run it’s time to start thinking of a plan to get yourself in shape for the big race. Philadelphia Runner co-owner and Team Philly coach Ross Martinson has put together two training plans to help get you through February and into the Spring in good shape to begin a training plan to help you reach your goal. Check out both of the plans below to determine which suits you best.

For Beginners

For intermediate runners

And don’t forget to sign up for Team Philly before the end of February so you can train for the race, make friends and have fun along the way. We’ll see you at the finish line!

Houston 2012- Marathon Trials Prediction Contest Sponsored by Brooks

Ryan — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:24:24 +0000

With the Olympic Trials for the Marathon less than a week away, we are teaming with Brooks to see who can guess the winning times for the men’s and women’s race.

The closest time for each race (men’s and women’s) will win a FREE pair of Brooks Pure Project shoes in the new Spring colors (see pic below)!

There are two ways to enter:

1. Go to our Facebook page, like us (must be a fan to win!), and comment under our Brooks Pure Project Prediction post (that’s a lot of Ps!) with your prediction for the winning time for the men’s and women’s race.

2. Follow us on Twitter, send us an @ mention or use the hashtag #MarathonTrialsPPP with your prediction for both races.

We are also keeping an eye on Brooks athlete and Boston Marathon runner-up Desi Davilla. If Davilla wins, the winners of the prediction contest will also win a free Brooks technical running shirt!

The Rules:

1. One entry per Facebook and one entry per Twitter (you may enter twice, once for each site). Comment on our post on our Facebook page with your predictions and @ mention us or use the hashtag #MarathonTrialsPPP on Twitter.

2. Winner will be determined by the person who is closest, to the second, to the winning time (you can go under or over the time). If there is a tie, the tiebreaker will be determined by your prediction in the other race (i.e.- if you win the women’s and tie with someone, your prediction for the men’s race will determine the winner).

3. Your time must be entered before the start of the race which is 9 A.M. EST

Good Luck!

Try on the New Asics 33 and You Could Win a FREE PAIR!

Ryan — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:11:14 +0000

Starting tomorrow we are doing a promotion at all three of our stores where the 33rd person who tries on Asics’ new lightweight 33 Collection running shoe will receive a FREE pair on the spot. Come in and try it on and you may walk out with a FREE pair of Asics 33s no questions asked!

More info on the 33 series

http://www.asicsamerica.com/33byasics/

How to Run Faster in 2012 (Feb 7th) (SOLD OUT)

Ryan — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:44:08 +0000

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).

This event is now SOLD OUT! Thanks for your interest, we will have similar events in the future so check back!