------------------------>Some information on here may be out of date.
You can pick up flyers at Rittenhouse Sports Specialties at 1729 Chestnut St (ask the owner, Karen, who generously agreed to display them) and at Lloyd Hall on Boathouse Row (Joe Cook is the gentleman in charge who allows them).
Membership & Fees: Since this is an informal group, there are currently no membership fees. A list is maintained (go to the end of this page to be added), but this is for emails to notify members of events. The email addresses (and other pertinent information), will be kept confidential. You do not need to be on the email list to join us on any run.
Scheduled Runs & Activities: For now, we have four regularly scheduled runs: Saturday morning 9:30 am, Tuesday evening 6:30 pm, and 6:30 am Monday and Thursday morning. We also have post-run dinner and brunch gatherings after some runs at nearby restaurants (not very fancy ones; after all, some of us might be a little sweaty!), or occasionally at one of our homes. Distances and speeds will be determined by the group. We split into multiple groups based on pace and distance, so you can run with whichever group best matches your skill. All levels of runners are welcome to attend, though elite/Olympic runners might be a little bored! Hey, you can still join us for one of your "easy" runs! Generally, on Saturdays, most people run 4.4 - 8.4+ miles, at paces of 7:00 - 10:00 minutes per mile. We have faster & slower paces, longer & shorter distances, but the above holds for most of us. On Tuesdays, most run 4.4 - 6 miles, at similar paces (faster & slower, longer & shorter as well). These runs are NEVER cancelled! The Mon & Thu runs are for intermediate level runners, at a 7:30 - 8:30 minute per mile pace for 5 - 6 miles.
Run Locations: All four runs start at the bottom right of the front steps to the Philadelphia Museum of Art (that is, if you are facing the art museum, we're on the right). They end there also, unless perhaps we are running to a restaurant to eat! In the future, depending on demand, runs may start/end at different locations, but for now, this is the most convenient for us. We generally run along Kelly Drive during the week and both West River Drive and Kelly Drive on weekends.
NEW ADDITIONAL RUNS: We currently have additional runs, but they are not official. One that may become official is a Wed 6:45 speedwork track workout.
Other Info: Since this is an informal group, there are currently no membership fees. A list is maintained, but this is for emails to notify members of events. You will not be placed on any other "list" nor will any information you give be used for any type of commercial/political/charitable/etc. marketing endeavor. In addition to the runs, by joining, you will receive a weekly group email update which may include invitations to our special events and activities.
You do not need to be on the email list to join us on any run, but you must sign the waiver in person to be associated with us in any way.
The waiver, for your reference, is below.
In joining Philly Runners, I realize that running includes certain risks, and that there is no obligation to join any run or to run at a pace or distance with which I am not comfortable. I realize that the runs are informal and held on a public thoroughfare, the condition of which Philly Runners does not control. Weather, traffic, lighting, and other factors may influence the conditions for running on any given day, and in agreeing to join the club for these informal runs, I release Philly Runners, its officers and its members from any responsibility for injury or other hardship I may suffer as a result of running. I understand that some runs will be held after sunrise or before sunset and that it may be dark during all or part of some runs. I agree that it is my responsibility to wear appropriate reflective gear on these runs and that if I am injured by my failure to do so that I will not hold Philly Runners, its officers or members responsible in any way. I accept full responsibility for my own fitness and health and understand that Philly Runners and any person or persons assisting any activity of the club can in no way be held accountable if my effort surpasses my level of fitness and conditioning. I voluntarily join this organization.
Since this is only an informal running club, I understand that running can be a dangerous and hazardous activity, and agree to hold all those involved in the club and/or on the email list not responsible for any type of injuries. I am not owed any duty or obligation by those involved in the club, including, but not limited to, ensuring that I have a safe running environment, ensuring that I am in adequate shape, or ensuring that I am properly warmed up. I agree not to run with the club unless I am medically able and properly trained. I waive and release all persons in the running club and/or those running with the club from any claims and liabilities of any kind arising out of participation in the runs or any other club activities. I assume all risks associated with running including but not limited to falls, insect bites and stings, contact with other runners, the effects of the weather, traffic, and the conditions of the running course. I assume all risks associated with participating in any and all non-running activities organized by the club. I agree that this waiver shall be binding upon myself, my heirs and assigns.
Links:
Here are some links to sites for running information and races:
| Runner's World magazine | Great starting point for many running related information |
| Active.com | Search for different events and register on-line |
| races2run.com | Schedule of events in the area and results of races |
| Runner's Advocate | Schedule of events in the Philadelphia area and results of races |
| Metro Race Forum | Schedule of events in some surrounding areas and results of races |
| Jeremy's Marathon Pages | Schedule of Marathons in the USA and around the world |
| runPHILLYrun | Philadelphia and South Jersey schedule of events and much more |
| Cool Running | Schedule of events, results of races, training, news, etc. |
| MarathonGuide.com | Marathon info, training tips, etc. |
Here are some links to other fitness groups in the area:
| Bike Club of Philadelphia | Large bike club of all levels, ages, and types of bikes |
| Landskaters | In-line skate club of various levels |
| Tri-State Multisport Association | Swimming, cycling, running -- Triathlon and Duathlon |
Future Plans: In the near future, the map above will have more mileage distances to help you plan your runs. In the more distant future, I may form alliances with some of the clubs I listed above (I'm a member of the Bike Club of Philadelphia), some area hotels (hey, their guests sometimes need to go running too, and might not want to be indoors on a treadmill), perhaps some restaurants that we might frequent after the runs, running stores in the area, and maybe something with other local and non-local running groups! I've read that the Four Seasons, Rittenhouse, and Ritz-Carlton hotels have running maps for their guests, along with the Visitor's Center, so these are places to start. Maybe we'll have a newsletter, maybe a t-shirt, maybe a team to compete in local races!
Please let me know if any of the links or info are out of date!
created on 2004.JAN.29