Race Lineup for July 4, 2025

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The Rundown
July 4th, 2025

Why Lizzo eats dinner before 5pm

Lizzo typically eats dinner before 5 pm because the singer has GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). So her body needs time to digest food before sleeping, so the acid doesn’t roll up to her throat.

According to the Mayo Clinic, GERD happens when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus and causes heartburn. In addition to heartburn, other symptoms include backwash of food or sour liquid in the throat, upper belly or chest pain, and trouble swallowing.

Run faster by changing where you look

Changing where you look can help you push harder and run faster. Instead of admiring nature or checking out spectators, focus on one spot ahead and move that spot forward as you go.

Runners using this approach tend to run faster and spend more time at a higher heart rate than those who look around.

In short: less sightseeing results in better performance. By narrowing attention as you move from earlier to later stages of a race—like locking in on a target, then finding another after you pass the first, and eventually the finish line— you will run faster, raise your heart rate, and perform better.

Philadelphia Races

  • Moyer 5K on July 9 in Souderton, PA: REGISTER

    Join over 700 participants for the 30th annual evening 5K!

  • She’s My Sister 8K on July 12 in Philadelphia, PA: REGISTER

    Join the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church to combat the horrific crime against human trafficking.

  • APC Summer Soaker on July 19 in Abington, PA: REGISTER

    A community favorite celebrating its 12th year with many great door prizes!

  • Art 5K by Swaggahouse Run Club on July 20 in Elkins Park, PA: REGISTER

    Where movement meets creativity to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.

Guts & Glory 5k - August 10

Runners starting the Guts & Glory 5k

Register with promo code JULY4 by Monday to save!!!

Race Details

📅 Sunday, August 10

📍 Ocean City, NJ

⌚ 8:30 AM

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