2016 ODDyssey Half Marathon Costume Contest and Race Recaps

ODDyssey Half Marathon Costume Contest

Malinda Ann Hill
Bib 210

1:54:57

3 of 140 (45-49)

54 of 1,419 (Female)

207 of 2,448 (Overall)

I'm the first to admit that I'm not the best at writing race recaps. As Joan Benoit Samuelson says, "every race tells a story" and I enjoy reading and sharing other runners' stories. I wish it was easy for me to tell my story but I'll try to share what I can. After suffering from severe and sudden shin splint type pain during my run on Thursday, I was seriously worried that I wouldn't be able to run at all on Sunday. Running is my stress relief and I just began marathon training so the thought of not being able to run for weeks was overwhelming. Fortunately, I decided to take it one day at a time and forced myself to rest (no more #RWRunStreak for me) and iced, iced, baby! ;-) Two days without running felt like 2 months since my shin still hurt while I walked and I feared the worst. When I woke up on Sunday morning, I taped my leg, put on my compression socks and hoped for the best. I was pleasantly surprised that I had no shin pain at all during the race. I was truly grateful for every step and enjoyed every mile (even that final hill!). Due to the high temperature, humidity and dew point, I knew that I had to race carefully. I tried my best to maintain marathon pace throughout the race and I was able to meet my goal - finishing in 1:54:57 (average pace 8:46). Since I just began marathon training (#Train2BQ) and I'm not a fan of summer racing, this was my last race until my 11th attempt to qualify for the Boston Marathon (BQ) at the Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon on Saturday, September 10.

Many thanks to all the volunteers, spectators, runners and walkers! I had an amazing time and hope to elaborate more on my recap in the coming days.

Did you run, cheer or volunteer? Write a race recap? 

Share your link in comments & we'll add to our list!

ODDyssey Half Marathon 2016 Race Recaps

ODDyssey Half Marathon Photos on Philly.com by Dave Duban

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ODDyssey Half Marathon Reviews on BibRave.com
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ODDyssey Half Marathon Recap by Lisa Catton

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ODDyssey Half Marathon Recap by Disney in Your Day
disneyinyourday.com/2016/06/22/oddyssey-half-marathon-recap/

2016 ODDyssey Half Marathon Recap by I Thought They Said Rum
ithoughttheysaidrum.blogspot.com/2016/06/2016-oddyssey-half-marathon-race-recap.html

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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!

2016 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Ten Miler

The flatter 1/2 of @TwinsRun in ready to cheer!

The 2016 Blue Cross Broad Street Run is Sunday, May 1. @MalindaAnnHill is ready to run her 5th @IBXRun10 and @LeahCville is ready to cheer from Charlottesville.

Are you going to run, cheer or volunteer? Recommend another article or post? Let us know in the comments!

Thanks to Modell's for the awesome shirt!

2016 Rainy Broad Street Run Tips

Preparing for a rainy run on Broad Street
philly.com/philly/blogs/on-the-run/Preparing-for-a-rainy-run-on-Broad-Street.html

How to dress for a wet Blue Cross Broad Street Run by Cecily Tynan
facebook.com/6abcCecilyTynan/posts/10156953770605094

Cecily Tynan's Official Broad Street Run Forecast
phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2016/04/29/cecily-tynan-broad-street-forecast/

2016 Broad Street Run Guides & Tips:

Broad Street Run - Transit and Security Info - What you need to know
philly.com/philly/health/sportsmedicine/broad-street-run/20160429_Broad_Street_Run_transit_and_security_info__What_you_need_to_know.html

10 Things Every Broad Street Runner Needs to Know Before Sunday
phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2016/04/27/broad-street-run-tips-2/

Field Guide: The Complete Broad Street Run Guide for Runners and Spectators
phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2016/04/24/broad-street-run-guide/

Guide to the 2016 Blue Cross Broad Street Run
philadelphia.cbslocal.com/top-lists/guide-to-the-2016-blue-cross-broad-street-run

Broad Street Run Preview
nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Broad-Street-Run-Preview_Philadelphia-377186171.html

Mental Strength Coach Cara Bradley's Advice for Broad Street Runners
phillyvoice.com/mental-strength-coach-cara-bradleys-advice-broad-street-runners-be-open-possibility/

Your comprehensive Broad Street Run nutrition plan
philly.com/philly/health/sportsmedicine/broad-street-run/Broad_Street_Run_Nutrition_Plan.html

How to prep for the Broad Street Run - if you can't be witty, then at least be bombastic
kylecassidy.livejournal.com/829182.html

The Broad Street Run
avenueofthearts.org/the-broad-street-run/

5 tips for Broad Street Run first timers
runphila.com/2016/04/26/5-tips-for-broad-street-run-first-timers/

How to mentally prepare for the Broad Street Run
philly.com/philly/blogs/on-the-run/How-to-mentally-prepare-for-the-Broad-Street-Run.html

Are you ready for Broad Street? A checklist for newbies
philly.com/philly/blogs/on-the-run/Are-you-ready-for-Broad-Street-A-checklist-for-newbies.html

Broad Street Run - A runner's guide to avoiding road rage
philly.com/philly/blogs/on-the-run/Broad-Street-Run-A-runners-guide-to-avoiding-road-rage.html

2016 Broad Street Run - Inspirational Stories:

For race day, a survivor tells his story
philly.com/philly/health/sportsmedicine/broad-street-run/20160427_For_race_day__a_survivor_tells_his_story.html

Local eight grader inspires family to run Broad Street with him
philly.com/philly/blogs/on-the-run/Local-eighth-grader-inspires-family-to-run-Broad-Street-with-him.html

Doctor Sparks A Mission To Help People With Cancer Through Running
philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/04/27/doctor-sparks-a-mission-to-help-people-with-cancer-through-running/

When to say no to a race
andherlittledogtoo.com/2016/04/when-to-say-no-to-a-race.html

Open Letter to the Broad Street Run Forecast
http://blog.christinemeyermd.com/open-letter-to-the-broad-street-run-forecast/

Sunday's Broad Street Run attacts all kinds of runners
philly.com/philly/health/sportsmedicine/broad-street-run/20160430_Sunday_s_Broad_Street_run_attracts_all_kinds.html


Broad Street Run Posts on RUN215 Facebook Group:

It's more than a street.
facebook.com/groups/run215/permalink/1759599694259301/

Broad Street Run Race Day Tips
facebook.com/groups/run215/permalink/1758939870991950/

Who is running, cheering, volunteering or sleeping in?
facebook.com/groups/run215/permalink/1759029730982964/


Preparing for a Rainy Broad Street Run:

Rain Racing (@RunnersWorld)
http://www.runnersworld.com/races/rain-racing

Top 10 Tips for Running in the Rain (@50by25)
http://www.50by25.com/2013/07/tips-for-running-in-the-rain.html

Racing in the Rain: 7 Tips from Runners (@rUnladylike)
http://www.runladylike.com/2012/10/26/racing-in-the-rain-7-tips-from-runners-2/

How to Run Your Best Race in the Rain (@SaltyRuns)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jason-saltmarsh/running-rain_b_5297060.html

Running in the Rain (@MarathonsAndMacarons)
http://marathonsandmacarons.com/2013/05/10/fitness-friday-running-in-the-rain/

Running in the Rain (@WomensHealthMag)
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/running-in-the-rain

8 Tips for Running in the Rain (@lafenske)
http://minneapolisrunning.com/8-tips-for-running-in-the-rain/

Prepping for Rainy Weather Conditions (@IRun4Wine)
http://www.irunforwine.net/2015/03/prepping-for-rainy-weather-conditions.html

What to Wear - Running in the Rain (@FleetFeetChgo)
http://www.fleetfeetchicago.com/blog/wear-running-rain

Rain Tips (@NYRR)
http://www.nyrrc.org/nyrrc/mar01/training/raintip.html

Running in the Rain
http://www.runningcoach.com/tips/raintrain.html

Running a Marathon in Rain (@TwinsRun)
twinsruninourfamily.com/2015/03/running-marathon-in-rain.html


2012 - 2015 Broad Street Run Posts by @TwinsRun:


Why Did You Run the 2015 Blue Cross Broad Street 10 Miler?
May 4, 2015
On the first Sunday in May, about 40,000 runners run down one street in Philadelphia. Why do they run?

2014 Blue Cross Broad Street Run
May 5, 2014
2014 Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler - Malinda's 5th Personal Record in 30 days!


Why I Run Broad Street: Solace, Community & Sisterly Competition
May 5, 2014
I ran the Broad Street Run for the first time in 1999 when there were just over 7,000 runners. I ran for the second time in 2012 with over 35,000.


2014 Blue Cross Broad Street Run
May 3, 2014
I'm ready to take on Broad Street with @AlexsLemonade's Running Lemon! Leah and I LOVE this image of the Running Lemon,


Spectating the 2013 Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler
May 6, 2013
I PR'd at 2012 Broad Street Run,. so I didn't register to run this year. After my 10 mile run on Saturday,. I was ready to cheer runners on Sunday!

2012 Blue Cross Broad Street Run
May 8, 2012
My babysitter finally called me at 7am while I was on the BSL (Broad Street Line). It wasn't a knob, but her iPhone alarm didn't go off!


2012 Blue Cross Broad Street Run
May 3, 2012
2012 Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler - Countdown to Finisher.


2012 Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler
Mar 2, 2012
2012 Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler, Leah's 1st & Malinda's 2nd Broad Street Run.

2014 Gore-Tex Philadelphia Marathon & Half Marathon: 70+ Race Recaps & Reports

Thanks to Donna for catching me at the finish!

Malinda (the slower 1/2 of @TwinsRun) didn't catch a BQ (3:45:00) at the Philadelphia Marathon but she did crush her PR by almost 9 minutes - finishing in 3:47:42 and placing 90th in her division (40-44)! Another personal record powered by The Afghan Whigs new record "Do To The Beast." Who said you can't improve with age? ;-)

Although Malinda missed her BQ goal, you can still help us reach our Team Lemon fundraising goal. Many thanks to 3 caring mother runners - Anne, Kelly and Kim  - for their generous donations!

Team Lemon Tent

(Photo source: Facebook Page)

Team Lemon Runners 

(Photo source: Facebook Page)

No donation is too small to fight childhood cancer with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation! Text LEMONADE E1120912 to 85944 to donate $10 by phone or donate $2 online! Thanks for your support!

www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1120912

Did you run the Philly Marathon, Half Marathon or Rothman 8K? If you wrote a race recap, share your link in the comments and we'll add to our post!

2014 Gore-Tex Philadelphia Marathon & Half Marathon Race Recaps

30 Something Mother Runner: Gore-Tex Philadelphia Half Marathon - 2014 Race Recap

48 Peaks: A Wonderful Day for a Marathon

Another Mother Runner: Saucony 26 Strong - Philadelphia Marathon Report - Round 1

Bananas for Balance: Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

Barefoot Philadelphia: The City of Brotherly Run and Sisterly Endurance

BibRave: Philadelphia Half Marathon

brbRunning: Marathon 47 - Philly Marathon for a Second Time

Cape Cod Runner: Philly Half Marathon

Dietitian Jess: Philly Half Marathon Recap

DrRunner: Philadelphia Marathon Race Review

Eat Pray Ride Run: Philly Half Marathon Recap

The Fat Runner: 2014 Philadelphia Half Marathon

Finishing Strong: Philadelphia Marathon

From Couch to Ironwoman: Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

From Fran to Flash: The Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

I Broke My Umbrella: Philadelphia Marathon - Part 1

Imaginariyum: Of Marathons and Apple Pies

I Run My Race: Philadelphia Marathon

iRunnerBlog: Gore-Tex Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
iRrunnerblog: Wild Philly Marathon Recap

Just J. Faye: Philadelphia Marathon

KatiesFitScript: Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

Kickrunner: Philadelphia Marathon Race Report

Kim Runs Miles with Smiles: Philly Half Expo
Kim Runs Miles with Smiles: Philly Half Marathon Race Recap

Kyle Cassidy: This is not a fitness blog, but it's a Philadelphia Half Marathon 2014 Race Recap

Level Renner: Vassallo Goes to Work in Philly

Love Life Surf: Philadelphia Half Marathon Recap

Maggie Converse: A Feeling of Everything is Alright-ness - Philadelphia Half Marathon

Mama Deak Speaks: I'm Shipping Up To Boston

Marathonguide.com: Philadelphia Marathon

Marathon Mom: 2014 Philly Marathon - BQ or Bust

Marathon and Sprint: Sherman Klump Runs a Marathon

Me and the Boys: Philly Marathon Weekend

The Ninja in Me: Philadelphia Half Marathon Recap Part 1

No Cure for the Runs: Philly Marathon

OwlSports.com: Cross Country Teams Volunteer at Philadelphia Marathon

Paleo Running Momma: Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

Practically Running: Philadelphia Marathon - 2014

Reach Your Peak: Philadelphia Half Marathon Race Recap

Reflections of a Barefoot Runner: Recap of the Philadelphia Marathon 2014

RiledUpRunner: Out of My Hands

ROJ Running: Because I'm All About That Bling - No Cut-offs

Run Birdie Run: Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

Run-Hike-Play: Half Marathon Race Recap

Run Jersey: Philly Marathon - The Race of Brotherly Love

Run Karla Run: Gore-Tex Philadelphia Half Marathon Goals

Run With No Regrets: Philly Marathon Recap

Runner's World Community: Philly Marathon Results and Recaps

Running for the Average Joe: Half Marathon 3 - My Philly Half Marathon Recap

Running Liz: Chasing the Sub-3 Dream in Philly

Running Out of Wine: Philadelphia Marathon - 2014 Recap

Running Philly: The Philadelphia Marathon Is Why Philly Has The Best Running Community

Running in Pink: Giving Back - Volunteering at Philly Marathon

Running Times: What Becomes of Brokenhearted Marathoners

Running USA: Philadelphia Race Recap

Sarrandipity: 13 Thoughts I Had During 13 Miles - Philly Half Marathon

Saltmarsh Running: 2014 Gore-Tex Philadelphia Marathon

Scootadoot: Full Circle at the Philadelphia Marathon

See Mommy Run Blog: Week 20 - I Lived

Staten Island Triathlon and Endurance Club: Philly Marathon and Half

Strength Running: Philadelphia Marathon Course Guide

Tania Gail: Philadelphia Marathon

Team Lemon: Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon

Tomato Face Runs Again: Philadelphia Marathon - 2014 Recap - Part-2

Train with Marc: Philly Pride

Tumblr: Philadelphia Marathon

Unapologetically You: Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

Website for Runners: Philadelphia Marathon Blog Recaps

Well I'm Trying to Run: Race Report Philadelphia Marathon

Yoga Peach: Philadelphia Marathon- 2014 Race Report

You Signed Up for What: Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap 2014

2014 News Stories

Be Well Philly: Philly's Inspiring Instagrams
Be Well Philly: 10 Laugh Out Loud Funny Spectator Signs from Philadelphia Marathon
Be Well Philly: How Many Clothes Collected for Charity

Boston.com: Massachusetts Man Wins Philadelphia Marathon

CBS Local - Thousands Run in the 2014 Philadelphia Marathon

Metro: Philadelphia Marathoners Run with a Purpose

My Fox Philly: Philadelphia Marathon Winner Visits Good Day

Philly.com: Philadelphia Marathon
Philly.com: Massachusettes Runner Vassallo Captures Philadelphia Marathon
Philly.com: Philadelphia Marathon Winners Qualify for Olympic Trials
Philly.com: Pace Setters Help Marathon Runners Qualify for Boston
Philly.com: Philly Marathon Runner Regains Racing Legs After Spinal Cord Injury

WHYY Newsworks: Formerly homeless, woman 'back on her feet' and bound for Philly marathon

2013 Race Recaps

Einahpets: Philadelphia Marathon - 2013 Race Recap

Twins Run in Our Family: The Philadelphia Marathon - 50+ Recaps

Masters Women's Half Marathon World Record Holder - Deena Kastor

What an amazing experience to run with the sweet and powerful Deena Kastor the day before she smashed the Masters Women's Half Marathon World Record! We chatted during the entire 5K but I just had to finish a second ahead of her. ;-)

Collecting Medals4Mettle Donations at Indigo Schuy

Many thanks to Indigo Schuy for starting a collection of earned half marathon, marathon and triathlon finishers' medals for Medals4Mettle!

If you don't have medals to donate, financial donations are also needed to purchase the Medals4Mettle ribbons that are attached to each medal before it is given to a child fighting a battle with illness. No donation is too small and you can donate online at: www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/medals4mettlephiladelphia/ribbons

For more information about Medals4Mettle, visit: www.medals4mettle.org. For more information about the Philadelphia Chapter, contact Malinda at Malinda.Hill@medals4mettle.org. Thanks for your support!

2014 Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler with Alex's Lemonade's Team Lemon

I'm ready to take on Broad Street with @AlexsLemonade's Running Lemon! Leah and I LOVE this image of the Running Lemon taking on Broad Street and we wish the best of luck to all runners from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's Team Lemon! Leah will be our cheer leader from cyber space and I hope to run into other Team Lemon runners and ALSF staff on Sunday. We're still raising money through our "TWINS RUN BOSTON" fundraising page and no donation is too small to fight childhood cancer! You can donate $2 or more online or text LEMONADE E1113338 to 85944 to donate $10. Thanks so much for your support!

So, I told myself I'd never run Broad Street again - but I've learned to never say never. ;-) I'm ready to run my 3rd (and probably last Broad Street Run) on Sunday, May 4th. I couldn't resist running on "May the Fourth Be With You" - and hopefully the force will power me to a PR! ;-)

A Goal: 1:23:12 (PR)

B Goal: 1:29:01 (Course PR)

C Goal: #TweetAndRun for FUN! :-)

Fighting childhood cancer, one mile at at time!

www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1113338

For more information about Team Lemon:

www.teamlemon.org

www.facebook.com/teamlemon

2013 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Ten Miler: Red Socks Running

From Philly to Boston with Love

Before the runners arrive

Since I PR'd at 2012 Broad Street Run (1:29), I decided that I didn't want to run this year. After my 10 mile run on Saturday, I was ready to cheer runners on Sunday! Almost 3 weeks after the Boston Marathon, it was inspiring to see red socks running!

I was very grateful for the opportunity to spectate. In case you missed it, "Standing Ovation" by Mark Remy was a powerful tribute to spectators. Mark was able to capture all of my emotions related to the Boston Marathon tragedy.

And, thanks to Team Philly and Philadelphia Runner for a great tailgate!

The Red Socks Are Running!

The Red Socks Are Running!

Team Philly

Team Philly

Did you cheer or run Broad Street?

Share your link & we'll add to list!


2013 Race Recaps

And Her Little Dog Too - Broad Street Run 10 Miler Race Recap 2013

The Big Runner - Broad Street Run 2013

Cornerstone Clubs - Cornerstone Members Run Broad Street

A Dash of Deggiette - Broad Street Run Recap

Eat.Pray.Run - Broad Street Run 10 Miles in 1:30:57

Finding at 50 - Broad Street Run or Running with 39999 of Your Closest Friends

Fit Lizzy - Broad Street 2013 Race Recap

Jessica Lawlor - Broad Street Run Race Recap

Love Life Surf - Run Mommy

Mommies with Style - I Came I Saw I Ran 10 Miles - Broad Street Run Recap

Pennies on the Run - Broad Street Run 10 Miler Race Recap Review

Philadelphia Union - Goal Oriented Ten Tips to Finish Blue Cross Broad Street Run Strong

Philly.com - Ethiopian Runners Sweep Broad Street

Rudimentary Runner - Philly Broad Street 10 Mile Run Race Recap

Scoot A Doot - If Broad Street Were Easy It Would Be Called Your Mom

Tomato Face Runs Again - Broad Street Run 2013 Recap Part 1

The Turnip Farmer - Broad Street Run

Ups and Downes - Race Smart 2013 Broad Street Run

Victoria Freile - Broad Street Run in Philly


2012 Race Recaps & Tips

Every Day is Run Day - Return Broad Street Run Recap

Fix Your Run - How To Recover From The Big Race

2012 Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10 Miler

Sunday, May 6

8:30am

Leah's 1st & Malinda's 2nd Broad Street Run

Our 1st Broad Street Run 2gether (2012)

Our 1st Philadelphia Marathon (2008)

Our 1st Walt Disney World Marathon (2009)

Thanks to @IBXrun10 contest, Leah won registration to join Malinda in the race down Broad Street! Can "Garmin obsessed, BQ Fast" Leah pace "Go With the Flow Slow" Malinda to a 10-mile PR? :-)

May 2, 1999 

20th Annual Broad Street Run

"Field of 7,300 Sets Record"

Malinda's Official Results

Time: 1:46:23

Place: 1,956 / 2,249