My Mental Health Marathon of Hope (Part 2)
PART TWO My mental health marathon rollercoaster ride was an endurance event all of its own. With no finish-line in sight. Or even the merest...
My Mental Health Marathon of Hope
WHEN I shimmy into the starting pen on October 7th, 2018, I’ll be limbering up and exchanging high-five-powered good luck wishes with...
Seven Tips for a Successful Race Day
You’ve put in months of training, and now the race day is in sight. The butterflies are probably starting to stir in your gut, and you feel a mix...
Pro tip 4: Celebrating your successes
Time to celebrate your successes, and not just the end goal but all those successes in between. The last video in our series by Vic News and Nick...
The Power of an “I AM Statement” for Race Day
by Janelle Morrison Race day is just around the corner! Have you set your intention yet? Consider a time that you’ve gone into something, such as...
Pro Tip 3: Running Technique
How are your A, B and C-Kicks? Do you even know what they are? Watch this quick video from Nick Walker of Frontrunners, produced by Black Press...
How To Use Your Breath To Have Your Best Workout Ever!
By Janelle Morrison The feel-good benefits of a sweaty workout aren’t exactly a secret! Let’s be honest, they’re a big reason you set the alarm...
Pro Tip: Preparing for a Marathon, part 2
Runner Nick Walker shares his vast experience on what to look for in proper footwear, to maximize performance and minimize injury leading up to...
What to do in the “tough” moments
By Janelle Morrison It’s mile 18. Your heart’s pounding exhaustively, your breath is heavy, there’s tightness in your shoulders and with each...
Preparing for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Tip 1
The Victoria News/Black Press teamed up with Nick Walker from Frontrunners Footwear to produce a series of short training tip videos. CLICK HERE...
How to Master the Art of Commitment and Surrender
by Janelle Morrison The Equation It’s June of 2009, and I’m sitting outside on a striped lawn chair, eating corn on the cob as the sun goes down...
WHY Are You Racing in the 2017 Victoria Marathon?
by Janelle Morrison When your WHY is clear, your HOW is easy! Training for and racing an endurance event such as the Victoria Marathon takes big...