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Thank You!

Kate E. — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:37:33 +0000

A huge thank you to all of the runners, walkers, volunteers, and spectators who came out on Sunday for the 6th Annual Legs Against Arms 5K! Despite somewhat chilly weather, it was an amazing day.

Click here to see race results!

Sixth Annual Legs Against Arms 5K

Kate E. — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:24:51 +0000

Registration is now open for the 2012 Legs Against Arms 5K Run/Walk!

April 29, 2012

Saint Joseph's University

Race starts at 8:30 am

Register Now!

New for 2012! 5K Race division includes electronic scoring and race awards. 5K Fun Run/Walk division is non-competitive, self-timed and not eligible for race awards. All runners and walkers who participate on a team are eligible for the Trish McDermott Award for the largest pre-registered team!

Click here for the 2011 race results.

Thank You!

Kate E. — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:57:20 +0000

A huge thank you to all of the runners, walkers, volunteers, and spectators who came out on Sunday for the 5th Annual Legs Against Arms 5K & Celebration of Youth! Despite somewhat chilly weather, it was an amazing day.

Click here to see the race results!

Introducing...

Kate E. — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:12:19 +0000

Our 2011 Legs Against Arms t-shirt, designed by Ashley Miller. Ashley is a 5th grader at Clymer Elementary. Congrats to Ashley!

Celebrating 5 years!

Kate E. — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:10:21 +0000

2011 marks the fifth anniversary of Legs Against Arms 5K & Celebration of Youth! Join us on April 10, 2011 to help us meet our goal of 1,000 registered runners and walkers! Check out the slideshow below for photos from the first 4 years.

Watch the Video from LAAIV!

Kate E. — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:16:19 +0000

A Video PSA from South Philly High

Kate E. — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:06:42 +0000

What Would Peace Look Like? Contest

Kate E. — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:51:56 +0000

Hey youth - we want to hear from YOU about what it would take to increase the peace in Philadelphia. Now is your chance to get creative and submit an entry to either the Poster Contest or the Multi-Media Contest.

Poster Contest

Open to youth in grades K - 8. Create a poster that shows your vision for peace in your community or an anti-violence message. The winning poster design will be incorporated into the 5K race t-shirt!

Click here to download the contest flyer

Multi-Media Contest

Open to youth ages 13 - 19. Create and submit a message about creating peace in Philadelphia! Acceptable formats include: video, audio, photography, poetry or essay.

Click here to to download the contest flyer

Who inspires you to run?

Kate E. — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:47:29 +0000

In this story of local runner, Riva Johnson, she dedicates each mile of a 50 mile race to someone who has inspired her. The names were printed on sheets of paper, attached to her race shirt, and ripped off every few miles to reveal the next list of names.

Read Riva's story here.

So, who inspires you to run? Are you planning to run in honor or memory of someone at LAA in April?

Each year, many teams form to run in memory of those lives lost or affected by gun violence. Here are some of the stories shared by past participants:

"I am running on behalf of Tyrell Hinton, who in 1996 lost his young life to gun violence on the streets of Pittsburgh. Tyrell was the son of a very good friend, who has never been the same since that awful day in April 13 years ago. I have seen first hand how one senseless act affects many lives for years after."

"Last September, on the day before our students were to return from their summer break, there was a fatal drive-by - just outside the playground fence. The shooter used an AK-47. Had school been in session, it would have been rececss time. In April, in order to make this city a safer world for my students and every other child in our city, I am running to end youth violence in Philadelphia."

"My immediate and extended family lacked a place to celebrate the life of my mom. We did not have a time that celebrated the good of her life without feeling the pain of our loss. The Legs Against Arms Run/Walk provided my family with the opportunity to participate in an event that she would have thoroughly enjoyed. We have the chance to remember all the traits we love about my mom with the people she loved most."

Stay in Shape this Winter and Be Ready for LAA!

Kate E. — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:44:42 +0000

It's getting cold out there! Beat the winter blues with some great winter training tips from Runner's World.

Run Through the Cold

Plow Through the Season

Your Winter Running Plan