THE BLOG
MILES OF KNOWLEDGE
Routes, training, gear, and everything else a Brooklyn runner thinks about, written from actual miles on these streets.
Where to Run in Brooklyn: Loops, Paths and Tracks
The Brooklyn running spots I send people to, with real distances: Prospect Park, the waterfront greenway, Coney Island, Marine Park and McCarren track.
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Free Running Tracks in Brooklyn
Where to do track work in Brooklyn, starting with the quarter mile track at McCarren Park, plus what to know before you go.
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Running the Brooklyn Bridge: Distance, Crowds and Timing
How far it is to run across the Brooklyn Bridge, how busy it gets, and the time of day that actually works for a run.
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Running the Coney Island Boardwalk
The Coney Island boardwalk runs about 2.7 miles from West 37th Street to Brighton 15th Street. What it is like to run, and when to go.
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The Best Running Clubs in Brooklyn (And How to Pick One)
Big competitive clubs, neighborhood crews, and store runs. How to find the group you'll actually stick with.
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How Long Is the Prospect Park Loop? Brooklyn Running Questions, Answered
Loop distance, direction, hills and where to run long, answered for Brooklyn runners.
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Racing the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half
From North Brooklyn to Prospect Park, under three bridges. The half where I ran 1:39 in April 2023, and how to run it well.
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Running the Bridges: Hill Workouts in Brooklyn
Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Williamsburg bridges compared, plus a simple repeat workout you can do this week.
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Strength Training for Runners: The Six Moves That Matter
Two short strength sessions a week for runners. No gym membership required.
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How to Choose Running Shoes Without Overthinking It
Fit, comfort, and purpose. What matters, what doesn't, and when to replace them.
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Winter Running in NYC: What to Wear and Where to Go
A temperature by temperature clothing guide, icy footing tips, and how to stay seen in the dark.
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The Race Day Checklist I Use Every Time
Night before, race morning, pacing, fueling, and recovery. Print it and stick it on the fridge.
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The 7 Brooklyn Running Routes I Run Most
From the Prospect Park loop to the Greenpoint waterfront: surface, water stops and hills for each route.
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The Complete Guide to the Prospect Park Loop
Park Drive is 3.36 miles. Where to start, when it is quiet, and how to pace the hill.
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Training for a Fall Marathon on Brooklyn Streets
A 16 week plan for a fall marathon: bridge repeats, park loops and where to do your long runs in Brooklyn.
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Your First 5K: A Guide for New Runners
You don't need a running background or much gear. Here is how to go from the couch to the finish line in eight weeks.
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THE BROOKLYN RUN LETTER
New routes, race picks, and training tips. One email a week, no spam.