Brian Rock 
I’m a data nerd, and I like to be able to look at data from my runs. At some point, I plan on writing up more thorough reviews of various running apps. But in the meantime, I wanted to take a few minutes to share the apps that I use. Apps I’ve Used in the … Read more
The South Mountain Reservation is home to a complex network of running trails, including the Turtleback Loop Trail. The Turtleback Loop is a moderate difficulty, hilly trail through the northeastern end of the Reservation. It’s mostly single track, dirt trails, and it has about 400 feet of elevation gain over 3.5 miles. It’s a great … Read more
So you’re wondering how to start running when out of shape, huh? Maybe it’s January, and it’s time for a New Year’s Resolution. Maybe you just caught a glimpse of the Olympics, and you’ve caught the running bug. Or maybe you want to start running for weight loss. It doesn’t much matter the reason. But … Read more
A vintage scale with nuts on one side and a scale on the other. Running for weight loss also involves managing your food.
The South Mountain Reservation is home to a complex network of hiking trails as well as some paved running routes, including Valley View Drive and Brookside Drive. Brookside Drive is a fairly busy road, but on Sunday mornings it is closed to vehicular traffic – providing an extra wide, paved, running and biking route. Together, … Read more
The South Mountain Reservation is home to a complex network of trails, including the Mayapple Loop Trail. The Mayapple Loop Trail is a short, moderately difficult trail at the northern most tip of the South Mountain Reservation. It’s located in West Orange, north of Northfield Ave. The loop is about 1.6 miles long and it … Read more
If you’re looking to lose some weight, you need to consider the role of both diet and exercise. Assuming you’ve got the diet part under control, is running the best kind of exercise for losing weight? There are plenty of different ways you could exercise to burn a few calories, and people may have their … Read more
Over the course of 2020, I lost about 40 pounds and I kept it off. This wasn’t possible just because of running. But without running, I don’t think I would have been this successful. So let’s talk about running and weight loss. Running isn’t a panacea or a magic bullet. It won’t magically help you … Read more
So you’re not sure about trail running, huh? Well let me tell you about five benefits of trail running and why you should give it a shot. Running through the woods or in the mountains can benefit you in a lot of ways. It’ll make you more resilient as a runner, and the constant hills … Read more
There are three types of runners in the world – those who run on tracks, those who run on roads, and those who run on trails. If you’ve ever thought about trail running, here’s a quick guide with everything you need to know. First, we’ll take a look at the “what” – what is trail … Read more