Road races with more than a thousand people in them just don’t happen with the wave of a wand and a handful of organizers. Rather “it takes a village.” That’s the case with the Bucks […]
There’s something – or perhaps some-things – about the Philadelphia Marathon which area runners find attractive and keep them coming back for more. It’s not just the convenience of having a national-class competition right in […]
Any solo training session can produce a few “The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner” moments, none more so than in the throes of the December through February timeframe. That’s when things get the most […]
An elite runner knows there are essential elements to strong performances, from good diet and rest habits to strength training and consistent road/track workouts. All that mentioned, the most important ingredient might be the daily […]
Six hours into the race, he knew from the familiar cheers his team was about to finish first. Mike Zampella couldn’t help but smile. The eight-person squad had covered the 53-mile B2B/Bridge to Bridge Relay […]
Thanksgiving Day might be also called Running Day here in Bucks County because everyone seems to want to get in some exercise before the afternoon’s big meal. For 35 years, the Bucks County Roadrunners Thanksgiving […]
It’s coming back and better than ever. The 26th annual Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic 5K will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the popular park in Middletown. For those who want to sign […]
At heart, she was always a swimmer. Running was just a way for Allyson Thompson to get ready for competition in the water. One day, after her days of glory at Council Rock High School, […]
In long distance open racing, the field is usually divided into two groups: Those who take it quite seriously. And those who want to post a good time but also want to have some “good […]
It’s not like it’s unprecedented. When Doylestown native Josh Izewski toes the line as an official “pacer” for the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon on Nov. 23, he’s hoping to lead the field for about 22 miles […]
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