Brian Rock 
The South Mountain Reservation is home to a complex network of trails, including the Oakdale Trail and the Lenape Trail. The Oakdale Trail connects two points on the Lenape Trail, forming a 2.5 mile loop that is a moderately difficult trail to run. The loop is fairly hilly, and it includes substantial elevation gain over … Read more
If you’re considering running as a way to slim down, you might be wondering – how many miles should I run a day to lose weight? Well, I’ve got a short answer, and I’ve got a long answer. The short answer is that if you’re looking to effectively lose weight, you should aim to run … Read more
Here’s a really common question among new runners: Is running on an empty stomach a good idea? The answer is going to vary a little depending on what your goals are in running. But generally speaking, it’s usually not a bad idea to run on an empty stomach, and quite often it can turn out … Read more
This morning, I had a problem. I was supposed to do a repetition workout, but I didn’t have access to a track or a marked running route. So I decided to try something new – basing my repetitions on time instead of distance. I’m in the first week of a training block focusing on my … Read more
The half marathon – 13.1 miles – is a great race. It’s not as physically draining as a full marathon, but you also can’t wing it like you can a 5k. To be prepared, you’ll need to train – using one of these 12 week half marathon training plans. I took a look at a … Read more
This week, I started my winter training block focused on lowering my 5k time. And that meant that today was my first speed workout. Other than it being fairly cold, things worked out well. I enjoyed it, it felt good, and I’m looking forward to a few more of these throughout Phase 1. Dealing with … Read more
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.