Brian Rock I recently went on a quick weekend trip to the Eastern Shore of Virginia. I was looking for a convenient getaway within driving distance of New Jersey, and Chincoteague Island made the list. It’s got water, good seafood, wild ponies, and – of course – some great running routes. Things to Know About Chincoteague and … Read more
Sunday, I raced the Essex County Cherry Blossom 10k in Newark’s Branch Brook Park. This is a big local race, and it fit pretty well into my Pfitz training plan. Pfitz called for tune up races with two and four weeks to go – this race was three weeks out from my goal marathon. I … Read more
My training this spring is focused on the Jersey City Marathon coming up at the end of April. The last time I posted a check in, I was three weeks into the training cycle and things were going well. Six weeks have flown by, and at this point I have about three weeks to go. … Read more
At the end of 2019, I weighed 210 pounds. For a 6’1″ man, that’s not horrible. But it was the most I’ve ever weighed, and I realized that if I didn’t change things around I’d probably continue to gain weight. So I switched things up. I started to exercise, I watched what I ate, and … Read more
This week, I’m spending a few days up in Lake George for a relaxing winter get away. It’s been about three and a half weeks since this training block started. I was a bit hesitant going in. But things have been going pretty smooth. Here’s a quick run down. The Plan – Modified Pfitz 12/85 … Read more
This week, I’m up in Lake George, New York for a few days of rest and relaxation. My wife has the week off from work, so this seemed like a good time to get out of town and recharge. It’s late February, so it’s not peak tourist season. The downside is that some of the … Read more
Treadmill running is usually not at the top of anyone’s list of “favorite” activities. It can be mundane and boring. Without a change in scenery, it may seem like the activity never ends. There is a reason some people call them dreadmills, after all. But there are some really good reasons to incorporate treadmill running … Read more
After running the Philly marathon in November, my recovery has been going fairly well. Over the course of the first four weeks, I slowly eased back in. My mileage increased and the soreness went away, but my hip flexor wasn’t 100% and I bailed on my first attempt at a long run. Over the next … Read more
If you’ve been running for any length of time, you’ve probably wondered – how often should I replace my running shoes? How many miles should they last? Some general and oft repeated advice is that you should replace your shoes every 300 miles. I’ve heard that suggestion many times. And when I was first starting … Read more
Today is New Year’s Eve, so it’s time for a look back over the last year of running. How did things go in 2022, and what am I looking forward to in 2023? Review of My 2022 Running Goals I looked back at my year-in-review post for 2021 to see what I wrote as goals … Read more