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Lead Stories: Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Philadelphia Running Group Encourages Homeless

Posted April 9th, 2008 at 9:00 AM by Megan Hueter

Section: News & Results, Columns, Health & Fitness, SPOTLIGHT

All too often, the streets of Philadelphia can be marked by homeless individuals whose inspiration stereotypically seem to have been lost in bad decisions, unfortunate circumstances or what some critics unwarrantably call pure laziness. But in the “city of brotherly love,” the homeless are stomping on the stereotypes… with their running shoes. That’s right—they’re joining together to overcome life’s challenges through one of the most self-disciplining sports out there—running.

Back on My Feet is non-profit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of Philadelphia’s homeless population by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem.

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Note on the News: Woman Forms Running Club for Homeless in Philadelphia

Posted December 17th, 2007 at 2:55 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Motivation

A Philadelphia woman, Anne Mahlum, was named ABC’s “Person of the Week” last Friday for forming a running club for homeless people she used to pass on her early morning runs.

“I looked back, and I was like, ‘I am cheating these guys,’” Mahlum told ABC. “‘Why am I just running past them and leaving them there?’”

Watch the video on the far right, top of the page, at this link and see what happened. It’s a great story.

http://abcnews.go.com/WN/PersonOfWeek/story?id=4003180&page=1

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