After more than 40 years, it’s safe to say the Blue Cross Broad Street Run is as much of a Philadelphia institution as cheesesteaks, the Rocky Statue, and Jim Gardner.…
Ashley WeylerApril 20, 2022
Three members of the Blue Streaks, Independence Blue Cross’s (Independence) employee running team, are training for the Blue Cross Broad Street Run ten-miler this year. Find out what motivates them…
Ashley WeylerJuly 19, 2021
IBX registered nurse Health Coach Tina Odim supported members through a year of stress and success.
Sarah BishopMarch 3, 2021
You may have seen the episode of The Office, “Fun Run,” when Michael Scott carbo-loads minutes before a charity 5k with a container of fettuccine alfredo. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t…
Ashley WeylerMarch 1, 2021
As a six-time Blue Cross Broad Street Run (BCSBR) finisher, I’m excited to be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the race. Although I run races of various distances, including half…
Colin BarrettApril 26, 2019
Every year, we release a Blue Cross Broad Street Run Beats playlist that’s compiled by members of the Blue Streaks running club. These songs help them stay motivated to keep…
Ashley WeylerApril 3, 2019
As an associate at Independence Blue Cross and a lifelong runner, I’m fortunate to have unique opportunities to join the Independence Blue Streaks running club and volunteer with the Independence…
Heather (Falck) MajorMarch 22, 2019
The Blue Cross Broad Street Run is the largest ten-mile race in the country, and one of the most popular road races in Philadelphia. For the past 22 years, the…
Sarah BishopApril 30, 2018
When I ran my first Blue Cross® Broad Street Run in 2008, I had so many questions about what I should wear, how I should layer, and where I would…
Sarah BishopApril 11, 2018
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