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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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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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Take a Walk in the Park with We Walk PHL

Take a Walk in the Park with We Walk PHL     Taking a walk in one of Philly’s many parks is a fantastic way to step into spring, meet your neighbors, and improve your health. We Walk PHL is a FREE walking program in 12 parks around the city brought to you by Get

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Take a Walk in the Park with We Walk PHL

Take a Walk in the Park with We Walk PHL Taking a walk in one of Philly’s many parks is a fantastic way to step into spring, meet your neighbors, and improve your health. We Walk PHL is a FREE walking program in 10 parks around the city brought to you by Get Healthy Philly,

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Ready, Set, GO! Start your walking or running training today

Philly Powered Boxers’ Trail 5K Training Calling all first-time racers. Have you imagined one day going across a finish line? Well, here’s your chance. The Boxers’ Trail 5K Run/Walk is a great local event for every experience level, whether you plan to walk or run. The course takes you through the scenic cliff paths of East

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National Walking Day!

Today is National Walking Day! There are so many ways to stay active- but walking is one of the simplest and is also FREE!! Take at least 30 minutes today, to try and go for a walk. Walking on a regular basis has so many benefits to improve your health and to live a longer

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Introduction to Stilt Walking

  CLASS – Introduction to Stilt Walking DATES – Saturdays June 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th TIME – 3:30-5:30pm LOCATION – 3245 Amber St Philadelphia PA 19134 COST – Four(4) 13gal bags of trash collected from the Kensington Triangle MAX – 6 students CLASS DESCRIPTION During this session we will be going over the basics of how to start

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