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Pray Hope Believe 5K

Pray Hope Believe 5K 2019

July 4, 2019 By Mark

The Pray Hope Believe 5K is held every July 4th in memory of Tony Merk. Tony was a six-year-old boy who died of brain cancer on July 4, 2011. It's a large event with over 600 runners and 500 walkers this year. One nice touch was a separate start time for the walkers, allowing the runners to clear the area … [Read More...] about Pray Hope Believe 5K 2019

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Easy Training Plan for New Runners

February 4, 2019 By Mark

There are a lot of beginning runner plans out there. Unfortunately, many of the free plans are short on the details. I was searching for a good … [Read More...] about Easy Training Plan for New Runners

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Basic Running Gear

January 27, 2019 By Mark

One of the great things about running is how little gear you need to get started. Throw on that pair of gym shoes sitting in your closet and go! … [Read More...] about Basic Running Gear

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Hyde Park Blast 4 Miler 2019

June 29, 2019 By Mark

This was my first time running the Hyde Park Blast 4 miler. There were a lot of fast runners out today: when you're being passed on a steep climb by a guy pushing a double stroller (with two kids), you know the … [Read More...] about Hyde Park Blast 4 Miler 2019

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West Chester Lei 5K 2019

June 29, 2019 By Mark

I generally don't like evening races, and the West Chester Lei 5K is no exception. I'm a morning runner and tend to go to be early. So when a race starts at 8:00 at night, I'm already dreading it. Add ninety-degree … [Read More...] about West Chester Lei 5K 2019

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Flying Pig Marathon 2019

May 7, 2019 By Mark

The Flying Pig Marathon is billed as “more than just a marathon" because it is. Flying Pig Weekend starts Friday afternoon with the Health and Fitness Expo. Now we've all been to the expos at the big races and … [Read More...] about Flying Pig Marathon 2019

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