2015 Blue Cross Broad Street 10 Miler: Why Did You Run?

Sadly, the flatter 1/2 didn't beat Broad Street

If found, please return to the faster 1/2 ;-)

On the first Sunday in May, about 40,000 runners run down one street in Philadelphia. Why do they run? The reasons are as varied as the runners. Jon Lyons (founder of RUN215) created this video to share the beautiful note written by Paul Viggiano.

Why did you run Broad Street? Share your answer and/or race recap link in the comments so we can add to this post! P.S. Comments will be posted after moderation.

Fighting childhood cancer, one mile at a time!

2015 Blue Cross Broad Street Run Race Recaps

As always, @TwinsRun to support and raise awareness for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.

The slower 1/2 of @TwinsRun is gathering her thoughts for a recap. In the meantime, @MalindaAnnHill wanted to thank to Dunkin' Philly for the opportunity to run with Team Dunkin'!

Team Dunkin' colors in sparkle skirt

Twins Run On Dunkin'

Fighting childhood cancer, one mile at a time!

Chasing My Sunshine: Broad Street Run Recap
http://www.chasingmysunshine.com/broad-street-run-recap/

Dietitian Jess: Broad Street #4 Race Recap
http://www.dietitianjess.com/blog/broad-street-4-race-recap

Glitter Runner: The Broad Street Run - A Philly First Filled with Ups and Downs
http://willrunforglitter.com/2015/05/03/the-broad-street-run-a-philly-first-filled-with-ups-and-downs/

CaraMcCollum: The Reluctant Runner: How I Came to Run the Broad Street Run
https://caramccollum.wordpress.com/2015/05/06/how-i-came-to-run-the-broad-street-run/

Kevin McGuire: 2015 Broad Street Run Recap
http://krmcguire.me/2015/05/04/2015-broad-street-run-recap/

Larry G. Wapnitsky: Broad Street Run 2015 Recap
http://larry.wapnitsky.com/posts/2015/May/04/broad-street-run-2015-recap.html

The Little GSP: Broad Street Run
http://thelittlegsp.com/2015/05/09/broad-street-run/

Lucious Life and Decor: Weekend Recap - Broad Street Run
http://www.lusciouslifeanddecor.com/2015/05/weekend-recap-broad-street-run.html

Novel Runner: 2015 Broad Street Run 10 Mile Race Recap
http://novelrunner.wordpress.com/2015/05/03/2015-broad-street-run-10-mile-race-recap-11123/

PB and Jillie: Race Recap - Broad Street 2015
http://www.pbandjillie.com/race-recap-broad-street-2015/

The Road Less Run: The Broad Street Run - A Recap from a Spectator's Point of View
http://theroadlessrun.com/2015/05/04/the-broadstreet-run-a-recap-from-a-spectators-point-of-view/

Runderella: 2015 Broad Street Run Race Recap
http://runderella.tumblr.com/post/118313293125/2015-broad-street-run-race-recap

Running for the Average Joe: Race Recap - Broad Street Run
https://cbalbi85.wordpress.com/2015/05/04/race-recap-broad-street-run/

Scoot a Doot: The Good Life - Philadelphia's Broad Street 10 Miler
http://www.scootadoot.org/2015/05/06/the-good-life-philadelphias-broad-street-10-miler/

Spit That Book Out: Broad Street Run - Off the Bucket List and in the Books
http://www.spitthatoutthebook.com/2015/05/broad-street-run-off-the-bucket-list-and-in-the-books/

Tattooed Kicks: Broad Street Run 2015 Race Recap
http://tattooedkicks.com/post/118119168481/broad-street-run-2015-race-recap-distance-10

Vito Runs 365: Jeff's Story and a Recap of the BSR Expo
https://vitoruns365.wordpress.com/2015/05/02/day-122-jeffs-story-and-a-recap-of-the-bsr-expo/

Philly.com - On the Run:  Racing - Who Annoys You Most?
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/on-the-run/Racing-Who-annoys-you-most.html

Philly.com - On the Run: We Finished - That's What Matters
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/on-the-run/Broad-Street-Run-We-finished-thats-what-matters.html

NBC Philadelphia: Blue Cross Broad Street Run Recap
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Blue-Cross-Broad-Street-Run-Recap-302344031.html

NBC Philadelphia: Blue Cross Broad Street Run Fans and Runners Social Posts
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Blue-Cross-Broad-Street-Run-Fans-and-Runners-Social-Posts-302337261.html

NBC Philadelphia: 1st Time Blue Cross Broad Street Runner Honoring Slain Friend
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Slain-Chester-County-Woman-Jacinda-Miller-Motivates-Friend-to-Run-Blue-Cross-Broad-Street-Run-302215601.html

Comments from RUN215 Facebook Group:

"I ran Broad Street to spend time with a friend I hadn't seen in a while...we decided to ditch our race plans and just go out to enjoy each other's company, enjoy our city and enjoy the Broad Street electricity. It was the most fun race I've ever run (and I've run many!)...there is something to be said for turning off the Garmin and soaking in the surroundings! I also ran in support of Students Run Philly Style - what an amazing organization!

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