Brian Dalek

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Content Operations Director at Runner's World

Content Operations Director at Bicycling Magazine

Content Operations Director at Popular Mechanics

Director of Content Operations @RunnersWorld/ @bicyclingmag/@PopularMech. Former audio producer for @rwaudio. (Views=my own)

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Articles

Looking for a Running Buddy? These are the Best Dog Breeds for Runners

3 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Brian Dalek

If you love to run and you love dogs, you probably asked yourself: what pooch makes the best running partner? Most dogs love to run—some more than others, and not all for long distances. Some do better in warm weather, others in cold weather. So what can you do to find the best running dog for you? This is a question I had been asking myself after my wife and I bought our first home and finally had space to bring a dog into our lives.
Popular running distances: Everything you need to know

2 months ago | runnersworld.com | Brian Dalek |David Smyth

If you’re a newcomer to running or thinking of graduating to longer challenges, you might need some help working out how far you need to go to hit training or race day targets. Maybe you need to convert 5km to miles, or find out why marathons are 26.2 miles and not a sensible round number. Here are all the answers to your questions about distance. Related StoryAn 8-week beginner training plan for new runnersHow many miles is a 5K?
How to Claim Your Spot on the Starting Line of the 2025 NYC Marathon

Nov 4, 2024 | runnersworld.com | Chris Hatler |Brian Dalek

Whether you participated in the 2024 New York City Marathon or you are cheering on the runners who are, if you’re like us, you’re already dreaming about lining up on Staten Island for next year’s race. The 26.2-mile race through the Big Apple drew its normal 50,000-plus participants in 2023, helping it keep its reputation as the largest marathon in the world. Despite the large field size, the NYC Marathon also happens to be one of the hardest to get into, thanks to a notoriously selective system.
New York City Marathon FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About This Big Apple Race

Oct 29, 2024 | runnersworld.com | Chris Hatler |Brian Dalek

The 53rd running of the New York City Marathon is here. First run in 1970, the World Marathon Major is one of the largest races in the world and boasts an elite field. This year’s race is set for Sunday, November 3. Tens of thousands of runners across the world will take to the streets of the Big Apple, hoping for top finishes, personal records, and the elation of finishing.
I Forced Myself to Run Early Every Morning, Now I've Learned to Love It

Oct 25, 2024 | runnersworld.com | Brian Dalek

Though it goes counter to the preferred doctrine, I tend to thrive on less than eight hours of sleep. I’ve been a night owl most of my existence, and usually only get five to six hours of shuteye. There’s always a good documentary to watch, a game late at night, or a comedy to binge before going to bed.
The Ultimate Guide to Ride Your Best Century Ever!

Sep 25, 2024 | bicycling.com | Brian Dalek |Mallory Creveling |Natascha Grief

Clocking 100 miles on your bike is basically a rite of passage as a cyclist. It tops many riders’ lists of goals, because there’s just nothing like seeing your cycling computer hit triple digits!But why ride a century? For starters, the distance brings on a sense of glory and pride that everyone from a new cyclist to an advanced rider can enjoy, as long as you put in the work. It’s also a distance that keeps bringing people back, because finishing is never guaranteed.
Train With Runner’s World+

Aug 23, 2024 | runnersworld.com | Brian Dalek

Calling all Runner’s World+ members: Stay in the know on about your chance to get free entry and personalized training into some the best races in the country! Every Runner’s World+ member is eligible to enter for a chance to enter select races, like the New York City Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, the Boulderthon Half, and more to come! We are looking for runners from all backgrounds and a variety of skill levels.
Hassan Caps Off 62 km's of Olympic Racing with Marathon Gold

Aug 12, 2024 | runnersworld.co.za | Brian Dalek |Mike Finch

After a total 20 kilometers on the Stade de France track and collecting a bronze medal in each of the women’s 10 000 and 5 000 metres, Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands completed her own Tour de France by winning the Paris Olympics women’s marathon on Sunday in an Olympic record time of 2:22:55. Tigst Assefa, the world record holder from Ethiopia, finished second in 2:22:58 to earn the silver medal.
Sifan Hassan wins the Olympic marathon to get her third medal in Paris

Aug 12, 2024 | runnersworld.com | Brian Dalek

After a total 20 kilometers on the Stade de France track and collecting a bronze medal in each of the women’s 10,000 and 5,000 meters, Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands completed her own Tour de France by winning the Paris Olympics women’s marathon on Sunday in an Olympic record time of 2:22:55. Tigst Assefa, the world record holder from Ethiopia, finished second in 2:22:58 to earn the silver medal.
Eliud Kipchoge Drops Out of the 2024 Olympic Marathon

Aug 11, 2024 | runnersworldonline.com.au | Brian Dalek

It may be the two-time gold medalist’s final Olympic Games. BY BRIAN DALEKIn what may be his final Olympic Games, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya dropped out of Saturday’s men’s marathon around the 31K mark. Today’s race was Kipchoge’s chance to be the first man to win the Olympic marathon three times in a career. His other Olympic marathon wins came in the Rio Olympics in 2016 and Tokyo in 2021. “Today was a tough day at the office,” Kipchoge said about failing to finish the race.