Brian Magee bio

OUSer Bio:
Brian Magee

Location: Kanata, Ontario
E-mail: magee@nortelnetworks.com
Occupation: Software Operations Manager, Nortel
Height: 6'
Weight: 165
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec
Date of birth: 4/24/44
Years running: 26
Years running ultras: 3
Shoes I run in: Was Saucony Jazz, now Asics 140s
Favourite running surface: Pine needles, x-country ski trails
Some ultras I have completed: Haliburton 50 mile 1999 in 11hr 55 min, 54k at Kingston 6Hr 1999, Haliburton 50k 1998 in 5hr 20min, Kingston 6 hour 1998
PBs: Haliburton 50 mile 1999 in 11hr 55 min
Ultras I would like to do but haven't yet: Vermont 50 mile, JFK 50 mile
Typical training week: 40-60k consisting of trails, hills, tempo, intervals and long week-end runs.
Injury history: Plantar fasciitis, 1996 (fixed with orthotics) ITB syndrome, 1999 (fixed with improved stretching techniques)
Favourite ultra foods: Fig newtons
Favourite ultra beverages: XLR8
Things I like most about ultras: The people. There is always so much encouragement. Also, the benefits that come from working to achieve a goal and then doing it.
Things I hate most about ultras: Nothing.
What got me started doing ultras: My running partner Bob Lance, after completing his first marathon suggested we try a 50k at Haliburton. We were hooked.
Ultra hero: Terry Fox. He was never officially an "ultra marathonner", but his courage in the face of his illness is something I will always remember. My aches and pains are nothing in comparison.
Favourite Ultra Quote: I like the Nike quote. "Just do it" What else can one say?
Other Comments: Since taking up ultra running I have learned a lot about myself. The amazing thing is that I have not yet reached the limit of my endurance. I wonder what it will feel like? Maybe this year.

Feb 2000