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WeWalkPHL Fall Schedule: September-October 2021

Get back into gear as a healthier you—one step at a time—with WeWalkPHL. Connect with neighbors who also want to venture back into healthier routines, fitting fitness in, after a year of too much time isolated and on the couch. Sign up for free fitness walks held one or more times a week at parks

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2021 BOXERS’ TRAIL RUN/WALK: Not Your Average 5K

  • Time:
  • 9:30-10:30 a.m.
  • Location:
  • Mander Playground, 2140 N. 33rd Street
  • Cost:
  • FREE for Children Under 12 and all Strawberry Mansion residents/$15 for Youth 13-17/$20 for Walkers/$25 for Runners
  • Website:
  • https://www.boxerstrail5k.com/ →

This is the 10th anniversary of the Boxers’ Trail 5K Run/Walk, a special community event bringing together Philadelphians from the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood and beyond to support Mander Playground. As in previous years, all race registration fees will be waived for Strawberry Mansion residents. So, whether you’re young or old, super-fit or self-admitted couch potato,

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Stepping Into Better Health: We Walk PHL

Written by Shelby Dorsaint Walking is low-impact exercise that goes a long way for your health. It has benefits such as reducing stress, reducing the risk of heart disease, and improving overall wellness. A great way to start walking is with a group or a friend. We Walk PHL makes that possible! The program was

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Virtual Work Outs, The New Normal

Written by Shelby Dorsaint Since the pandemic, working out at home has become the new normal. With the luxury of exercising in the comfort of your home, it can still be frustrating. Where do I start? Without much available equipment or space, it could get stressful. Luckily with remote settings and resources such as Facebook

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Philly’s Hitting The Trails

Written by Shelby Dorsaint Spring is around the corner, which means warm weather and Philly flowers blooming. The warm weather allows for a great opportunity to be outdoors. One of my favorite outdoor activities is hiking. I love being surrounded by nature and taking the environment in. I am originally from Monmouth County, New Jersey which

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Join City Fit Girls!

Written by Shelby Dorsaint Looking for a free and low-cost way to be active virtually? City Fit Girls is a Black-owned business run by Kiera Smalls and Takia McClendon. The business took off in 2013 and has been thriving ever since. City Fit Girls is a fitness community in Philadelphia, encouraging people of all fitness levels

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ULiftU Training at MLK Rec Center

  • Date:
  • August 1, 2018
  • Time:
  • 6pm - 7pm
  • Location:
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, 2101 Cecil B Moore Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19121
  • Cost:
  • Free!
  • Website:
  • http://www.uliftu.org →

About ULiftU at MLK Rec Center   Join this FREE exercise class EVERY Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Martin Luther King Rec Center in North Philadelphia. Adults of all ages and fitness levels are welcome, the instructor can adjust any exercise as needed! See this as a calendar event ULiftU is a

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Philly Free Streets is Back!

About Philly Free Streets Philly Free Streets is a people-powered movement of the City of Philadelphia. Philly Free Streets temporarily closes streets to cars, inviting people to walk, bike, and play. This year, North Broad Street will be closed from City Hall to Broad and Erie. Philly Free Streets is managed by the City of

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6 Can’t-Miss Group Fitness Classes and More!

  Are you looking for free or low-cost group fitness opportunities? Check out some of our favorites! Running For free running clubs in your neighborhood visit: http://phillymayorscup.com/clubs Or check out: Philadelphia Runner Thursdays: 6:00PM @ 1601 Sansom St, Center City Thursdays: 6:30PM @ 4358 pm Main Street with, Manayunk Wednesdays: 6:00PM @ 3621 Walnut Street (between

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