Brian Rock 
It’s now been six weeks since I ran the Philly Marathon. Two weeks ago, I wrote up a quick recap of my recovery since the marathon. Things were going well – but not great. So I thought I’d do a final check in today to document how I’m feeling. Marathon Recovery Goals Going into the … Read more
After months of hard training, that post-marathon period is a time to rest and recover. I ran the Philly Marathon this year, and it’s now a little over three weeks since the race. I’ve been meaning to write up a quick reflection on how my recovery has been going for a while now, and I … Read more
One of the rewarding aspects of a serious running hobby is that it gives you an excuse to travel. There are great marathons and races all over the world, and you can easily plan years of travel around your running goals. Of course, the downside is that travel can be expensive. It’s tempting to stick … Read more
My goal race this fall was the Philly Marathon. It was a frigid, windy morning. But it was a great race nonetheless. Here’s my race report. Training for the Philly Marathon I wrote an extensive post about my training for this marathon here. But here’s the short version. I followed Jack Daniels 2Q, peaking at … Read more
This weekend, I’ll be running the Philadelphia Marathon. So I figured that this would be a good time to reflect on how my training has gone the past few months. So here’s an overview of this training cycle – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Training Cycle Goals Last October, I ran my first … Read more
Are you looking for a replacement Garmin watch charger? Whether you’ve misplaced your original charging cable or it’s stopped working, here are a few options you can look at. They are all great choices for a replacement charger for a modern Garmin running watch, although each is unique in one way or the other. If … Read more
Are you looking for a training schedule to get you through 26.2 miles and hit a new PR? Well here’s an overview of a great choice – the Pete Pfitzinger marathon plan. Pfitz – also known as Uncle Pete – is an accomplished distance runner. He studied exercise science and wrote several books about training. … Read more
If you’re planning for your next marathon, you might want to consider a Jack Daniels marathon training plan. The 2Q plan is challenging yet flexible, and it could be the right choice to push you to a new PR. There are a bunch of marathon training plans out there in books and on the internet. … Read more
So you’re getting more into running, and you’re thinking about purchasing a GPS running watch. With so many choices, you may be overwhelmed. So let’s compare two great options from the Garmin Forerunner line – the Garmin 255 vs 955. Both watches are from Garmin’s most recent set of releases in 2022. The Forerunner 255 … Read more
Garmin recently released two new watches in its Forerunner line of running watches – the 255 and the 955. If you’re in the market for a mid-tier running watch, you’ll likely find yourself comparing the Garmin Forerunner 255 vs 245. Maybe you already own a Garmin 245 – like I do – and you’re thinking … Read more