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What’s a great way to kick off another year of getting older? For this gal, it’s exploring the outdoors in your own city. When I was younger, I loved nothing more than drinking and dining with loved ones to celebrate...

Happy Monday! Hope you celebrated the the last of October with a bang. Good news: November is here, it’s a new season and there’s plenty to do in Philadelphia! Whether you’re looking to unwind with yoga, wander through endless chrysanthemums or spend time with the kids, there’s the perfect event for you this week:

Every summer, I tell myself that I’ll use free time to start exercising. This summer was no exception. I even went the extra step and bought a gym membership to keep the promise to myself. I proudly stuck with it every other day for a month, but then I lost motivation and never went again. So why is it such a hard time to commit to the gym regularly? Personally, I get bored using the same machines at the same place every day! Instead, I hunted for fun ways to exercise in Philly to get back in the swing of things for the fall. Here are 8 fun & unique Philly exercises for beginners to experts:

With the summer nearly half over, the initial thrill of being out of classes has worn off and I’ve recently found the need to keep myself busy. After about a day of brainstorming ideas about what projects I could embark on, I finally settled on one: running. Find out the best 5 races for not-"racers", after the jump.

May is finally here! The sun is shining, birds are singing and more skin is showing.  With Memorial Day is right around the corner, are you ready to bare it in your itty bitty bikini and board shorts? If you’re bummed about pigging out on that last pint of Ben and Jerry’s, don't fear: there’s still time to get in shape fast and FREE in Philadelphia. Whether you’re looking for a mind and body workout or a high-impact calorie burner, there’s plenty of low cost options for you. Click through for 9 options!

As many active Philadelphians know, there’s less than 8 weeks until the Broad Street Run. On Sunday May 4th, runners will embark on the largest 10-mile road race, starting at the Central High School Athletic Field, passing the legendary City Hall and finally ending at the Navy Yard. While I've always been an avid runner, this will be my first time competing in a race (excluding my short lived cross country career in 7th grade). I’m scared, excited, nervous and electrified all bundled into one. Find out Philly's best running trails, tracks & running clubs after the jump!

Sometimes you just want to get outside and try something new. L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools allow you to cool off in the hot, hot sun and find your new favorite water sport. I occasionally suffer from NLC Syndrome. Not Leaving City (NLC) Syndrome occurs when you get accustomed to all the awesome things that happen inside the city and decline activities outside the limits. On Sunday morning, (Find out more about our journey, after the jump!)

As the dreary winter months have me craving feel-good endorphins wherever I can get ‘em I’m discovering one way to feel a little more chipper is yoga. (There’s just something about most yoga instructors voices that makes you feel happy and grateful – even with all the slushy snow on the ground. ) A simple way to green your healthful habit?

Happy Earth Day everyone! On this celebratory day I thought I’d recap some of the simplest things you can do year-round to help the earth. Longevity and health are key – and there are choices we can make each day to do our part. Here’s four easy areas to greenify: