Once again here is a selection of stories and posts that I came across over the past week. As always, if you came across a story or post I have missed don’t hesitate to post a link below.

I found this article to be a little one-sided but interesting nonetheless as it poses the question of why anyone would run a marathon.

This week marked the 30th anniversary of Terry Fox’s death. Read about how his legacy thrives after all these years.

How to build a strong foundation before you start training.

I hope I am still this active when I hit 80. Ed Whitlock still going strong at 80.

A good read about setting your pace for a marathon.

Thinking of trying barefoot running? You might want to have a look at this study.

I found this yesterday and it was relevant for me because I am running an evening race tonight. Nutrition tips for evening races.

If you have not yet noticed, #runchat now has a Facebook page.