Brian Rock 
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
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