Brian Rock 
Out of Thin Air, by Michael Crawley, is an excellent book about running. It’s not a book that focuses on training per se, but there are nuggets of running wisdom interspersed through its engaging storytelling. Lately, I’ve been on a reading kick and a lot of the books I’m reading have been about running. Some … Read more
I’m now halfway through my current half marathon training block, and I thought this was a good point to stop and reflect on how things are going. I’ve made a few adjustments throughout these first six weeks, but I’ve more or less stuck to the original plan that I laid out. Early on, there was … Read more
One thing that can have a huge impact on your Garmin Body Battery level is drinking alcohol. I enjoy drinking fairly often, but it’s usually a couple beers or a glass of wine. I’ve cut back a lot since my younger days, and that’s probably a good thing. But from time to time, I over … Read more
I spent the last twelve weeks training for a 5k, and I set a new PR of 22:37 in a time trial. My goal all along was to use this training block as a bridge to a better half marathon – and ultimately a marathon. I tentatively have my sights set on a half marathon … Read more
So it’s been about a month since I got my Garmin HRM Dual. I got the Garmin heart rate strap because I was having problems with cadence lock on my Garmin Forerunner 245. I hadn’t really had an issue in the summer or fall, but the cold weather seemed to screw it up. Although I … Read more
Back in November, I was excited to start a new 5k training block. You can read about it here. This weekend, the time finally came for my 5k time trial. Now that I’m done with the training block, I wanted to take some time to reflect on how things went. Where I Started in November … Read more
Jack Daniels is a legendary running coach, and many runners look to him for advice on how to train. Jack Daniels half marathon training plans are rigorous training schedules that will get you in peak shape to cover 13.1 miles. If you’re looking for a training plan to help you prepare for a half marathon, … Read more
Looking for a training schedule to get you through 13.1 miles and hit a new PR? Here’s an overview of the Pete Pfitzinger half marathon plan, along with some guidance on whether or not they’ll work for you. Pete is an accomplished distance runner who went on to study exercise science and write several books … Read more
Hal Higdon is a runner and a long-time writer for Runner’s World. He’s also written a lot of books about writing, and his half marathon training plans are very popular among beginners. If you’re looking for a training plan to help you prepare for a half marathon, keep reading. We’ll take a look at Hal’s … Read more
It’s about to be a new year, and that usually means it’s time for New Year’s Resolutions. If your resolution is to start running again, then I’m here to help with some tips for how to get back into running this year. Don’t worry. I’ve been where you’ve been. When I was 30, I was … Read more