<![CDATA[Stories by Brian Rock on Medium]]> https://medium.com/@brianrock.nj?source=rss-32d8558adc34------2 https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/fit/c/150/150/1*SCkyD7Z8daEejcPixEv7mw.jpeg Stories by Brian Rock on Medium https://medium.com/@brianrock.nj?source=rss-32d8558adc34------2 Medium Sat, 14 Nov 2026 02:48:52 GMT <![CDATA[2026 Sydney Marathon By the Numbers]]>

In its second year as a Major, how is the race changing?

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It might not be the race you think it is

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Missing the cutoff is no longer pure disappointment

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Analysis of results from Berlin and critique of a new research study

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I usually reserve these deep dives for the Majors and a handful of other really big races.

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Has anything changed between the 2025 and 2026 Boston Marathons?

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The average person may be faster than you think, at least back in 1985

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Using generative AI to turn qualitative data about running into quantitative data

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Things show no signs of slowing down yet. Sign up for your next race early.

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Did the cupless aid stations lead to slower finish times?

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