Brian Rock 
Spring marathons are made in the winter, as they say. So far, winter has been pretty mild here in New Jersey. There have been a few cold days, and a little snow, but a lot of mild to warm days. This week, though, it was back to winter, and I got another little taste of … Read more
If you’re looking for an entry-level GPS running watch, you should consider comparing the Garmin Instinct 2 vs Forerunner 255. The Garmin Instinct and the Garmin Forerunner are like two sides of the same coin – an effective, affordable GPS running watch. But they differ in a few ways, and they excel in different areas. … Read more
Note: This list is based on data from 2023, and there have been some changes since then. Refer to this post for the latest list of the largest marathons in the United States. Most people know that the New York City Marathon is the biggest race in the country. But have you ever wondered about … Read more
Pfitz marathon training plans are a popular option among serious runners. They are challenging, and they’ll help you get to the next level. But they’re also scaled to various levels. So you can pick a plan that matches up with your current level of experience. The plans are not a good choice for beginners. But … Read more
Look, I’m skeptical about the Garmin Fenix 7 solar charging capabilities. I wrote more about it here. To get the advertised battery life, you need to expose your watch to 50,000 lux conditions for an average of three hours per day. In my experience, I occasionally get 50,000 lux conditions with my Fenix 7S Pro … Read more
My first big race of the year is the Jersey City Marathon in April. After running the Erie Marathon in September, I took a few weeks to recover. Then, I shifted my focus to shorter races for the late fall and the early winter. That culminated in the Rutgers Big Chill. After a couple weeks … Read more
Note: This list is based on data from 2022, and there have been some changes since then. Refer to this post for the latest list of the largest marathons in the United States. I’m sure you’ve got some idea what the largest marathon in the US is. Everyone knows that the New York City Marathon … Read more
It’s New Year’s Eve, and I just got back from my last run of the year – a nice, easy 16 mile long run. As is customary at this point, I wanted to take a few minutes to reflect on how things went over the past year and think ahead to what lies in store … Read more
Garmin HRV status is one of my favorite metrics on the new Garmin running watches. I was already a fan of Garmin Body Battery and stress. Now that I upgraded my Forerunner to a Garmin Fenix 7S Pro, I have access to Garmin HRV status as well – and it really steps up the information … Read more
It’s been a productive fall racing season. Since I ran the Erie Marathon in September, I spent some time recovering, put in a little training, and ran a series of shorter races. The additional mileage I put in for marathon training paid off, and now that I’ve had a chance to actually focus on shorter, … Read more