Philadelphia Marathon

Last year, I finished my 7th Philadelphia Marathon since 2008 and succeeded at my 12th attempt to qualify for the Boston Marathon (BQ) since 2013. I am grateful that my Philly Marathon streak ended with a good time for a good cause. Fighting childhood cancer one mile at a time with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's Team Lemon.

2011 - 4:40:59

2012 - 4:00:57

2013 - 4:04:04

2014 - 3:47:42

2015 - 4:01:22

2016 - 3:46:13 (BQ & PR)




Will you run, cheer, or volunteer on Sunday?

May the miles ahead be good to all running!

Thanks to all the volunteers and spectators!

ICYMI... Lists of race recaps:

2016 Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon & Rothman 8K Race Recaps
twinsruninourfamily.com/2016/11/2016-philadelphia-marathon.html

2015 Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon & Rothman 8K Race Recaps
twinsruninourfamily.com/2015/11/2015-gore-tex-philadelphia-marathon-and.html

2014 Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon & Rothman 8K Race Recaps
twinsruninourfamily.com/2014/11/philly-marathon-race-recaps.html

2013 Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon & Rothman 8K Race Recaps
twinsruninourfamily.com/2013/11/philadelphia-marathon.html

2016 Blue Cross Broad Street Run - List of 20+ Stories, Reviews & Race Recaps

@MalindaAnnHill's 5th Broad Street Run
1:18:40
70 out of 2,014 (40-44)
927 out of 18,928 women
3,992 out of 34,427 finishers


That was one wet, cold race.
Did you beat Broad Street?
Did you cheer or volunteer?
Share your story or recap in the comments and we'll add to our post!


2016 Broad Street Run Photos & Articles:

Blue Cross Broad Street Run Photos on Flickr
flickr.com/photos/ibx/sets/72157667085944700

Broad Street Run Photos on Flickr
flickr.com/photos/43299575@N03/sets/72157665768628003

The 2016 Blue Cross Broad Street Run in Pictures
perspectives.einstein.edu/bsr-photo-essay

Broad Street Run Reflections 2016 by Alan Barr
500px.com/photo/151917853/broad-street-run-reflections-2016-by-alan-barr

Soaked and chilled, Broad Street runners persevere
philly.com/philly/health/sportsmedicine/broad-street-run/20160502_Soaked_and_chilled__Broad_Street_runners_persevere.html

Skippak's Crystaly Burnick wins Broad Street Run
philly.com/philly/sports/other_sports/20160502_Skippack_s_Crystal_Burnick_wins_Broad_Street_Run.html

Rain can't stop runners at Broad Street Run
6abc.com/news/rain-cant-stop-runners-at-broad-street-run/1316760/

Rainy Blue Cross Broad Street Run Kicks Off in Philadelphia
nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Rainy-Blue-Cross-Broad-Street-Run-Kicks-Off-in-Philadelphia-377725241.html

Blue Cross Broad Street Run on NBC Philadelphia
nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/PHI-Blue-Cross-Broad-Street-Run-294412361.html

Slippery Sights and Results - 2016 Broad Street Run
phillyvoice.com/slippery-sights-and-results-2016-broad-street-run/

Broad Street Run Photo Recap by Dunkin Donuts
ddcommunitycruiser.com/philly/gallery-recap/

2016 Broad Street Run Posts & Recaps:
(listed alphabetically by blog / website)

Broad Street Run 10 Mile Race Reviews on BibRave.com
bibrave.com/races/broad-street-run-10-mile#.Vyi2ttJJm70

2016 Broad Street Run Recap by BK
bktandem.wordpress.com/2016/05/04/2016-broad-street-run-recap/

Brooklyn Runs Broad Street by Brooklyn Badass
brooklynbadass.com/ibx10/

Broad Street 10 Miler Race Recap by Burpees and Bordeaux
burpeesandbordeaux.com/2016/05/02/race-recap-broad-street-10-miler/

Broad Street Run Tips by Daily Vacationer
dailyvacationblog.blogspot.com/2016/05/looking-back-at-broad-street-run-tips.html

Broad Street Miler (1:01:59) by Fueled by LOLZ
fueledbylolz.com/2016/05/06/broad-street-10-miler-101-59/

Race Recap 5/5 by Heatsheets
heatsheets.com/race-recap-55

Broad Street Run 2016 Race Recap by Journey to Complete Health
journeytocompletehealth.com/2016/05/03/broad-street-run-2016-race-recap/

I Beat the Broad Street Run by Sarah Katz
law.temple.edu/voices/beat-broad-st/

Broad Street Run Recap by Lisa Catton
lisacatton.com/?p=35

Broad Street is Upon Us by Mainly Running
mainlyrunning.com/2016/04/30/broad-street-is-upon-us/

Gasp! Could I like running?
medium.com/@hoyboy/gasp-could-i-like-running-e5fc557d6283#.cxogshc9d

Broad Street Ten Miler Recap by Mommy Run Fast
mommyrunfast.com/broad-street-ten-miler-recap/

Broad Street Run 10 Mile Race Recap by Novel Runner
novelrunner.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/2016-broad-street-run-10-mile-race-recap-10813/

2016 Broad Street Run Review by RunPhila.com
runphila.com/2016/05/02/2016-broad-street-run-review/

Broad Street Run Race Recap by Run with No Regrets
runwithnoregrets.com/2016/05/broad-street-run-race-recap/

Poppy's 2016 Broad Street 10 Miler Race Report by Salty Running
saltyrunning.com/2016/05/05/poppys-2016-broad-street-10-miler-race-report/

Philadelphia's Broad Street 10 Miler - It's Raining, It's Pouring by Scoot A Doot
scootadoot.org/2016/05/06/philadelphias-broad-street-10-miler-its-raining-its-pouring/

Broad Street Run 10 Miler Recap by Shipp Happens
shipphappens215.com/running/broad-street-run-10-miler-recap/

Comments from run215 Facebook Group:

Kim:
This was my first race since my 5ks in high school cross country (10 years ago). After high school I gained a bit of weight and worked a desk job. I took advantage of the free donuts and celebratory pizzas one too many times. Anyway, March 2015 I finally decided to change myself. I started tracking my food and joined the gym. The first day I got on the treadmill I couldn't even run a minute! I was so out of shape and winded. Once I could finally run a mile, it was a slow one (for me). A year later here I am 53 lbs down and crushing 10 miles in the rain. I am very proud of my pace/time! Next year I plan on moving up a corral. The beginning was rough trying to get around people. I felt amazing Sunday. I stressed out thinking I couldn't do it or I would be really slow but I amazed myself and currently looking for a half to sign up for!

Sara:
Alex and I ran our second tethered Broad St and beat our previous time by 2 minutes and change. Our time was 1:32:14. We've never had a rain race together and it caused a lot of anxiety for Alex the first mile. Overall though, great race with so many great spectators and volunteers in spite of the weather!

Meghan:
I had to transfer my bib this year :-( but I had a great time cheering on my husband, and everyone else I knew or just randomly yelled at! This was my first time actually seeing the elites during a race, which was cool. I started watching at Temple (I saw you! Can't miss the skirt!) and then hopped on the subway to get to mile 9 once I saw my honey. I made it with minutes to spare. All in all, spectating is fun but I can't wait to run it again!

Twin Powers Activate - 4 PRs in 23 Days

The slower 1/2 of @TwinsRun is catching up to the faster 1/2! In just 23 days, @MalindaAnnHill ran 4 personal records for the marathon, 5k, 5 mile & 10k! She is still chasing the unicorn, but @LeahCville better watch her back! ;-)

Saturday, April 5
Charlottesville Marathon
3:56:14 (PR)


Saturday, April 19
Boston Athletic Association 5K
23:11 (PR)


Saturday, April 26
Narberth Cystic Fibrosis 5 Mile Run
39:38 (PR)
 

Sunday, April 27
Run For Babies Philadelphia 10k
49:08 (PR)


Next up - the Broad Street Run on Sunday, May 4th!
Can I beat my 10 Mile PR (1:23:13)?
Or, beat my course record (1:29:02)?



Do you run with your twin?
Do you run to catch up to your twin?

Twins Tweet and Run Disney

Faster 1/2 will run & Flatter 1/2 will chEAR

3.1 Miles on Thursday (43:31)

6.2 Miles on Friday (51:31)

13.1 Miles on Saturday

26.2 Miles on Sunday

48.6 miles in 4 days!

Can you give $4.86?

No donation is too small to fight childhood cancer!

Thanks for your support!

www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1112395

Links to a few of our runDisney posts:

Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge Character Photos

Do you runDisney for the photo opportunities? I do! I stopped for all the character photos during the Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge. 

Going Goofy with Runner's World Challenge

When my identical twin sister signed us up for the Runner's World Challenge at Walt Disney World Marathon weekend, I wasn't sure what to expect. Walt Disney World is already is my fave destination race location.

Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge

Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge Finishers. We did it! @TwinsRun & Finish Goofy Challenge. Twins RAN 39.3 miles to raise $393. Fighting childhood cancer, one mile at a time. 

2010 Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge

I ran my 1st Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge in 2010. It was unseasonably cold in Florida. There was even sleet during the Half Marathon on Saturday!

Donald, Mickey & Goofy Retrospective

And, Leah finished the Disney World Marathon in a boot cast! In 2012, Leah finished Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge. And, Malinda finished the Disney World Half Marathon. 

runDisney Runner's World Challenge

We were the 1st to join runDisney's Runners's World Challenge when registration opened and we are very excited! This will be our 2nd "Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge"

My 3G Network: Grief, Gastroparesis & Goofy Challenge

Today, January 7, is GG's birthday. On January 13, when @TwinsRun the 2nd half of Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge, it will be 6 months since I received the phone call. 

Twins Run Goofy's Race & a Half Challenge

Michael, Leah's brother-in-law, was diagnosed with cancer as a child. Michael kept fighting cancer with his inspiring Irish spirit, so it was bittersweet when he died on St. Patrick's Day.

2013 Gore-Tex Philadelphia Marathon & Half Marathon: 50+ Race Recaps

11/24/2014 UPDATE: 2014 Philly Marathon Race Recaps now posted!

Malinda's 2013 Philadelphia Marathon Recap

May The 4s Be With You 

My 4th Philly Marathon in 4:04:40

#Irun4GG

I didn't reach my A goal (3:45) or B goal (4:00) but I reached my C goal (FINISH)! More importantly, I enjoyed the process of running this race with Team Lemon to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation - even when the last few miles were difficult.

I resonate with what Joan Benoit Samuelson has said, "every race tells a story." I wish it was easier for me to write my race stories, but I will try to gather my thoughts to write a real post about my experience.

Many thanks to all the volunteers and spectators. While I do enjoy the many miles of "solitude" along Kelly Drive, I also appreciated the shout-outs I received  along the course - even when I was being passed. ;-) I also appreciated the virtual support through my social network. I must admit that, against the advice of Mark Remy, I decided to #TweetAndRun when I realized I wasn't going to BQ or PR.

And, special thanks to @armusa for taking my photo! 

Did you volunteer, cheer or run the 2013 Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon or Rothman 8K? Did you write a race recap or post? If so, please share your experience and/or link in the comments section and I'll add your post to my list below.

2013 Philadelphia Marathon: Race Recaps and Reports

26.2 Run for Fun: When the Run-is Not Fun - Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

Philly 2 Goofy - 2013 Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

Sweaty Kid. - 2013 Philadelphia Marathon Race Report

PennPalRunner - Philadelphia Marathon - 2013 Recap

See Nancy Run. - Philly Marathon Recap - The Wall is a Myth

Running Junkie - 2013 Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

Serena Marie RD:.Philadelphia Marathon Race Review Recap

Leslie Beslie - Philadelphia Marathon Spectator Recap Race Photos

Navel Gazing - Philly Half Marathon Recap

Swoon Style & Home - Race Recap - 2013 Philadelphia Marathon

Rate Runs: Philadelphia Marathon

Food Fitness Fantasy - Race Recap - 2013 Philadelphia Marathon

Fuel Your Future with Tina: The Marathon - Part 1

Fuel Your Future with Tina: The Marathon - Part 2

Mile Marker Mom: Philly Marathon Recap - I Broke the Tape

Philly Nerd Girl: Philadelphia Half Marathon

Kris Lawrence: Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

Post Grad Journey: A Fair Weather Marathon - Philly Race Recap

The Midpack Podcast: Episode 10 - Philly Marathon

Just a Dash of Ginger: Philly Marathon Recap

Courage of Lungs: Philadelphia Marathon Race Report

Breathe Deeply and Smile: Philadelphia Half Marathon Recap

An Accidental Optimist: Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

Remember the H: Remember How Normal People Run

Meghan Loftus' Race Recap - Philadelphia Marathon 2013

Scoot A Doot: Philadelphia Marathon's Biggest Fan

On Top of the World Momma: I Did It - My First Marathon

Running Marathon Mom: Philly Marathon - 2 Marathons, 2 Weeks

Coach Corky Runs: Report from Trenches - Philadelphia Marathon

Caitlin Giddings: Lessons From The Philly Marathon 

Dirty Old Sneaker: 2013 Philadelphia Marathon Race Review

I Thought They Said Rum: Philadelphia Marathon Race Report

NYC Running Mama: Philadelphia Marathon - Lesson on Not Quitting

Amanda Runs: Race Review 2013 Philadelphia Marathon

Rose Runs On: Philadelphia Half Marathon Race Recap

Runaway Wonk: A Quick Trip to Support a Friend

Run With No Regrets: Hilly Marathon Recap Spectator POV

WHYY NewsWorks: Philadelphia Marathon Photos

Jen A. Miller: Running and Failure

Where Do All Those Marathoners Come From?

Smore Lovin: Philly Half Marathon

Run With No Regrets: Philly Marathon Recap - Spectator POV

So what? I Run: Just Call Me Joe - Philadelphia Marathon Recap part 2

Travelling with Ellen & David: Philadelphia Half Marathon

The W(h)iney Runner: Philly Half Marathon Race Recap

Melissa Runs: Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

Leslie Beslie: Philadelphia Marathon Spectator Recap Race Photos

Banksyface: Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

The Music of Running: Running Amnesia - A Lesson from the Philadelphia Marathon

Remission Man: TNT Talk at the 2013 Philadelphia Marathon Dinner

Go Believe Conquer - Race Recap - Philadelphia Half Marathon

Mayor Nutter Gets Down (Blurred Lines at the Finish Line)

2012 Philadelphia Marathon: Race Recaps and Reports

#TweetAndRun Philly Marathon Race RT

The Middle Miles - 2012 Race Report - Philadelphia Marathon

Runners Kitchen - Team Lemon - 2012 Philadelphia Marathon Recap

Kara Runs: 2012 Philadelphia Half Marathon Race Recap

Running on Cabernet: Philadelphia Marathon

So These Are My Thirties - Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

Meals for Miles - Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

Healthy Happier Bear - Philadelphia Marathon Recap - Second Half

Brooklyn Running - 2012 Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

Extra Jam Please - Philadelphia Marathon Race Report

Cape Island Runners - Philadelphia Marathon Race Report- Scott's Story


Write2Run - 2012 Race Report - Philadelphia Marathon




2011 Philadelphia Marathon - Race Report

DC Rainmaker - 2011 Philadelphia Marathon Race Report



Running The Philadelphia Marathon - Advice and Tips

Philly.com - SportsDoc - Philly Marathon - Breaking Down The Route

Too Slow for Oranges - Philly Marathon Advice

Charlottesville Women's Four Miler

Record 3,029 finishers on Saturday!

Including @TwinsRun and

&

our Masters Moms Team!

TWINS RUN in our family

2  sets of identical twins ran 4 Miler.

Malinda caught faster 1/2's in action!

Leah Connor

28:30

7th in Division

43rd Overall

Kristin Keller

26:45

3rd in Division

21st Overall

Slower 1/2 of @TwinsRun

Malinda Hill 

32:45 (PR)

20th in Division

204th Overall

More about the Charlottesville Women's Four Miler 

(SOURCE: Charlottesville Women's Four Miler Facebook Page

Founded in 1983, Virginia's largest all-women's event is a Charlottesville tradition due to its hospitality to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The race is along a scenic stretch of Albemarle countryside and is considered by many women to be their favorite event of the year.

Our mission is to raise money for the UVA Cancer Center Breast Care Program and ultimately to reduce the number of people affected by breast cancer. For the 19th straight year, proceeds will benefit the UVA Cancer Center Breast Care Program. The proceeds stay locally and support cutting edge breast cancer research, patient education, support services, and community outreach. With your help, we're looking forward to making our largest donation ever to the UVA Cancer Center Breast Care Program. Last year we raised $335,000 and this year our goal is to raise $400,000! Please ask your "fans" (friends, neighbors, business associates, and relatives) to support your efforts by sponsoring you in this special event.

http://www.womens4miler.com

2013 runDisney Princess Half Marathon Sister-Sister Team Winners

Twins RUN 2gether 2 support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation 2 fight childhood cancer. And, twins WON 2gether on Sunday, February 24! We ran Disney's 5th Annual Princess Half Marathon and finished in 1st place in Sister/Sister Teams. When reviewing the sister/sister team results, we noticed that several of the sister/sister teams were twins, too! Twins really do RUN in families! :-) Our race recaps are in progress. In the meantime, congratulations to all 21,222 finishers and all who trained and/or started but couldn't finish.

1st Place

TwinsRunInOurFamily 

3:37:51

LEAH CONNOR 

1:44:09

7 (Division) & 103 (Overall)

MALINDA ANN HILL 

1:53:43

39 (Division) & 332 (Overall)

Leah is a Perfect Princess in Team Sparkle

Perfect Princess T-shirt with @runTeamSparkle Skirt!

The faster 1/2 will be a Perfect Princess on Feb 24!

@LeahCville has run progressively faster each year!

Will you run Disney's Princess Half Marathon?

Will you be a runDisney Perfect Princess, too?

Philadelphia Runner Valentine's Day Singles Run

(Image from Philadelphia Runner)

sponsored by Brooks Running

Are you running to find your "sole" mate? 
Will you run on Valentine's Day? 

The slower 1/2  of @TwinsRun has her laces crossed that she will run into Mr. Right this Thursday, February 14 at the 3rd Annual Philadelphia Runner Valentine's Day Singles Fun Run. Last year, Malinda ran in her pink Team Sparkle skirt which matched perfectly with the Brooks Running tech shirt that was included in the registration fee!

After running through the streets of Philadelphia, she enjoyed socializing with single "runnerds" at Ladder 15 Restaurant .Unfortunately, the spots for women are sold out. There are spots open for men, so any single male runner(s) should sign-up before it sells out!

(Photo from Philadelphia Runner Facebook Page) 

Read more about the Philadelphia Runner Valentine Singles Run in Sunday's Philadelphia Inquirer. Malinda was quoted in the story!

Singles fun run in Philly on Valentine's Day

February 10, 2013

Jen A. Miller, For the Inquirer

On New Year's Day last year, Melinda Ann Hill made a resolution: Become more social with her running.

She did that, and with a dash of romance mixed in, by signing up for the Philadelphia Runner's Valentine's Day Singles Fun Run, a three-miler that will take place on - yup - Feb. 14.

"It seemed like the perfect opportunity to meet other single runners," said Hill, 41, of Wynnewood.

This is the third annual Valentine's event for the Philadelphia Runner, a store with locations in Center City, University City, and Glen Mills. Ken Culbertson, marketing director and outreach coordinator, said that when he joined the company one of his jobs was to come up with events that would get people into the stores. Most of the Center City customers are young and single (and so are the store's employees, he adds), so he figured a Valentine's Day event would be a hit.

"The first year, we had 100 people because we kept it in the store," Culberson said. "A hundred people in our store was probably too many."

So they branched out. Now the run is capped at 200, which was made possible by moving locations. The run starts at the Center City store, and the post-event party is at nearby Ladder 15.

For $30, runners get a shirt and entry to the Ladder 15 event that includes light food, two drink tickets, and a DJ. The organizers also operate a bag check, holding a participant's non-running items in the store and carting them over to the bar after the run.

But don't just show up on Valentine's Day at the store. Runners must buy tickets in advance through the store's website at phillyrunner.com.

Tickets are split equally among men and women. As of press time, women's tickets were sold out, but men's spots were available. I signed up because, as my mother reminded me, "It's not like you have anything else to do." Thanks, Mom.

Adam Halperin, 34, heard about the run last year through a friend. "It seemed like a fun thing to do for Valentine's Day, much better than going to a bar," said Halperin, who lives in Philadelphia. He met a woman there last year whom he dated for a few months, so he considered it a success. They're not still together, though, so he'll be at this year's run, too.

Hill didn't meet her "sole" mate last year, but she'll be back as well, most likely donning her pink sparkle skirt for the occasion.

"I always have a good time when I can run a few miles, add a new shirt to my running T-shirt collection, and enjoy a couple of drinks in the company of my fellow 'run nerds,' " she said. "My laces are crossed I'll meet Mr. Right this year!"

Train. RACE! Rest. Repeat.

Design by @LeahCville*

*BQ Faster 1/2 or @TwinsRUN

Philly Marathon Race RT

So much to write about my 3rd Philadelphia Marathon...

In the meantime, a look back at some of my tweets & instagrams!

Can you help me reach my Team Lemon fundraising goal of $262?

If you can, please donate $1 online to Alex's Lemonade.

http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/91417

Or, text a donation of $10.