The Blue Cross Broad Street Run, held in Philadelphia on the first Sunday in May since 1980, is one of the largest ten-mile road races in the United States.The course starts at the athletic fields at Central High School and goes south along Broad Street. Runners pass Temple University, City Hall, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and the Kimmel Center. The race finishes at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia. Due in part to its nearly flat (actually slightly downhill) course, it has become a favorite in the running community for setting personal best times.

Records:

* Open Male: Patrick Cheruiyot, 45:14, 2007[3]
* Open Female: Catherine Ndereba, 53:07, 1999
* Master Male: Andrey Kuznetsov, 50:13, 2002
* Master Female: Sandra Mewett, 57:56, 1992
* Open Wheelchair Male: Tony Nogueira, 32:05, 2007
* Open Wheelchair Female: Jessica Galli, 39:59, 2001
* Master Wheelchair Male: Tony Nogueira, 33:52, 2008
* Master Wheelchair Female: Jacqui Kapinowski, 49:19, 2008

At the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia, a 28 year old man from New York won in a little over 48 minutes. Alene Reta won the men's run in just 48:10.

Meanwhile, the NYC Bike Tour 2010 and the Long Island Marathon today are causing traffic delays. As a New Yorker, I know there are enough traffic problems on a regular weekend. Be prepared for the NYC Bike Tour 2010 and Long Island Marathon when you head out today. Visit the Long Island Press article about the NYC Bike Tour 2010 and Long Island Marathon to find out which roads to avoid.






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