M ail carrier John Marino already gets his steps in on the job, but for almost two years he’s been happily adding a few more each week with his pals at the Long Beach Run Club.

“I joined in January 2024,” Marino, 45, says. “I live in Rockville Centre, but most of my social activities are in Long Beach.”

He credits the club, which meets Wednesdays at Bright Eye Beer Co. , with helping him stay motivated to keep fit — and with expanding his inner circle. Beyond the weekly runs, he joins members to log extra miles and adventures.

“I’ve met a nice group of friends I hang out with regularly,” he says. “We’ve gone camping. We’ve gone on a ski trip.”

Come for the run, stay for the s’mores, slopes and laughs.

Around Long Island, year-round running clubs are keeping people exercising — and

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