What is Beer Running
The Fishtown Beer Runners combine responsible running with responsible drinking in the interest of science. We gather once a week to run three to five miles, and conclude each run at a pub for a beer or two.
Beer Runners Go to Prom
Remember that silky, satin bright teal prom dress with the poofy sleeves? Or the not-so-tailored tux adorned with a Sinatra-style hat and pimp cane? Well, it’s time to retrieve the old school prom attire from the depths of your closet (or your nearest thrift store) because the Beer Runners’ Ball is quickly approaching! On Saturday,...
Running, Dining, for the Good Fight
This Thursday, April 26, the Fishtown Beer Runners will pound pavement for a special cause. Our destination, Perch Pub, is one of the many restaurants participating in Dining Out for Life, a yearly event created by ActionAIDS, which benefits men, women, and children with HIV/AIDs. This year marks the program’s 22nd anniversary. So that means...
The Loneliness of a Long Distance Runner: A Tribute to Anthony’s Journey
A group of alternative education students in the late 80’s first told me about the Iron Maiden song by that name when they learned that I ran marathons. I have wondered about long distance running for many years. Sometimes it does seem lonely. At other times it is a wonderfully social activity. Anthony did something...
Fishtown Beer Runners Do Doobies
Doobies in Rittenhouse Square has the vibe of a classic neighborhood watering hole that’s been well-seasoned with locals over the years. As last Thursday’s Fishtown Beer Runners destination, it provided a cozy, friendly finale to a 5.2 mile run. Patti Bret, one of the owners of Doobies, was “thrilled to host the group,” she said,...
Brooklyn Transplant Finds Fun on the Run in Philly
Last November, I moved to Philadelphia from Brooklyn (I know, one of those). I moved with my boyfriend for the prices, the even better beer scene, and a fresh start. It was worth the trip, but how to build a network, learn my way around a city without a million subway stops, and meet people...
2012 Kenzinger Challenge Run
It’s back! The Third Annual Kenzinger Challenge Run sponsored by the Philadelphia Brewing Company and the Fishtown Beer Runners. The run is part of the Fishtown Shad Fest which benefits The Friends of Penn Treaty Park and will be held on Saturday, April 28th. The Kenzinger Challenge Run is a 3 mile non-competitive, point–to-point scavenger...
Rittenhoused
Our very own Suzanne Allaire wrote a great piece about FBR for the Rittenhoused on-line magazine. This was her first assignment and she chose to start by profiling us! Suzanne lives in East Falls but still manages to join us on Thursday evenings. Susanne writes about FBR, “I’m staying motivated, diversifying my training and learning...
The Temple News
The Temple News, Temple University’s student newspaper, included the Fishtown Beer Runners in their special Bar Guide section. Student reporter, Jenine Pilla, interviewed David April, Mallory Bernstein, and Marion Ryder, owner of the Plough and the Stars. A photographer came out during our run to Kelliann’s on March 15 and took plenty of pictures of...
Running with Pasta: FBR Chef Stacia
What do you do the night before a big race? You carb up, right? Big bowls of spaghetti and baked ziti with some garlic bread on the side? Well, it’s time to upgrade that boring, standard pasta into some Italian delicacies. Meet Fishtown Beer Runner Stacia. Stacia is not only an avid runner; she’s an...
Volunteer at Philabundance
Philabundance delivers food to 65,000 low-income residents each week, 23% of which are children and 16% of which are senior citizens. Please join us as FBR and SPS will be volunteering in Philabundance’s South Philadelphia Hunger Relief Center, located at 3616 S. Galloway Street (where Columbus Blvd turns into Pattison Ave, by 3rd St.). After a brief...
Blues Bar with Welcome Twist
For this novice runner and recent Philly resident (though an experienced beer drinker), last Thursday’s run paired a challenging distance with a comfortable, easygoing bar with room to breathe–Twisted Tail. After trying not to trip up on any of the upturned bricks in Olde City’s darkened streets (shout out to Kirsty for helping me not...
Running With Chocolate: FBR Pastry Chef Justin
If you’ve run with the Fishtown Beer Runners, you’ve surely met Justin Relkin before. Maybe Justin’s done a magic or card trick for you or maybe you’ve run along side him during his first marathon this past year. Even if you haven’t officially met Justin, there’s a good chance you’ve met him without a proper...
