Friday Five: Reading About Running

Photo courtesy of Numo Cruz on Flickr

Photo courtesy of Numo Cruz on Flickr

My weekly curation of miscellaneous article on running:

I Never Thought I’d Be a Runner, Runner’s World
[T]he magic of a marathon isn’t in the 26.2 miles on race day; it’s in the nearly 500 miles of training that happens in the months before.

Why Magnesium is good for runners, Runner Unleashed
How many of you have magnesium daily? Did you know it is an important mineral all runners should have a healthy supply of?

A Message To Non-Runners, Medium
This is a message for those of you that have always wanted to run.

The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of High Mileage Training, Predawn Runner
One of the bigger areas of debate among runners and coaches is the tradeoff between quantity of miles (or kilometers, of course) and quality of miles.

The Everyman: Confessions Of A Runner, Competitor
Do any of these sound familiar to you?

The 2013 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon is a Month Away!

My first marathon is a month away!

GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon 2013 – A Promo Video thanks to CHEK! It’s our 34th Annual Year! Next registration deadline – Sept 15th, 2013. 4 events to choose from: Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K, and Thrifty Foods Kids Run.

Register or Volunteer today! www.runvictoriamarathon.com

Inspiration: The Magic of a Marathon

I Never Thought I'd Be a Runner
“The magic of a marathon isn’t in the 26.2 miles on race day; it’s in the nearly 500 miles of training that happens in the months before. It’s in the countless feelings, frustrations, and fears I have worked through while running down those desolate, tree-lined roads. You see, I wasn’t supposed to be a runner. But I am. And my life is better because I chose to be one.”

— Stacy Lucier
I Never Thought I’d Be a Runner, Runner’s World