Brian Rock 
We all know that rest is important and that if your sleep suffers – so will your running. But how much difference do sleep and diet really make? Well last month I went away for a few days for work and I found out. As I reflected on the impact of poor diet and sleep … Read more
For the past year, like many others, I’ve worried about getting COVID. I got vaccinated early, so I wasn’t really worried about getting deathly ill. Sure, I’d prefer not to get COVID. But if I did, I never expected to end up in the hospital. I was more concerned about spreading it to others – … Read more
Your Garmin running watch can provide you with a lot of advanced data. One of these data points is Garmin training effect. What is it? How it is calculated? What does it mean? Keep on reading to find out. What Is Garmin Training Effect? Every time you complete an activity, Garmin assigns it a training … Read more
There are a number of advanced metrics available on your Garmin watch. One of these is Garmin training load. Ever wonder what it is and how it’s calculated? Keep reading, and I’ll give you a quick rundown on what the training load metric is, how its calculated, some potential problems with the data, and how … Read more
About six weeks ago, I ran my goal race for the spring. I ran the Coastal Delaware Running Festival Half Marathon and set a new PR. Read the race report here. I’m planning on running the Philadelphia Marathon in November. From one race to the next, that’s about 30 weeks. I thought it would be … Read more
I’ve been in a bit of a reading rut, lately. I just couldn’t seem to stay focused for more than a few pages at a time. That is, until I picked up a copy of Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn. Running with the Kenyans is written by Adharanand Finn, a journalist who also … Read more
Your Garmin watch uses several basic data points to calculate a bunch of different fitness stats. Today, let’s talk about Garmin performance condition. What is it? How does it work? Why should you care? In short, the performance condition metric on your Garmin is an estimate of how well you are running on a particular … Read more
Have you ever wondered how the Garmin VO2 max estimate on your watch works? VO2 max is one measurement of how fit you are and of your potential as an endurance athlete. Unfortunately, actually measuring your VO2 max is a complicated endeavor that includes a potentially costly trip to a sports clinic. But if you … Read more
Whether you’re looking to learn how to train better, to understand the science behind exercise, or simply to be inspired, there are a ton of great books about running that you should check out. On this page, I’m going to collect a list of all the books about running that I’ve read. I’ll share a … Read more
If you’ve ever run around a track using a GPS running watch, you’ve probably been frustrated by the results. But if you’ve got a Garmin Forerunner, you’re in luck. You can use the new Garmin track mode to get accurate GPS data while running around an oval track. Today, I want to show you why … Read more