I missed the Friday Faves last week because I was in Florida for the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend but I thought I’d give an extra awesome-packed five tidbits from this week today!

• In case you missed my announcement yesterday, I’m running my first marathon this spring! – Running the 2013 Big Sur International Marathon via me!
• This was a really good read for me since I will be a first time marathoner! – Dear First Time Marathoner via Run Lady Like
• A very good and simple post about what one of my co-workers, Meghan, has learned after running 10 marathons – What I’ve Learned from My 10 Marathons via Remember the H
• Disney-themed Gu flavors thought up by your favorite editors (because we’re just so damn clever) – Runner’s World Editors Take on Naming Disney-Themed Gu via me!
• Greatist put together a great post of inspiring fitness mantras – The 21 Most Inspiring Health and Fitness Mantras via Greatist