Joni Lynn Schwartz
More Than a Race
Tomorrow is the Fargo Marathon. I’ve been training for this race since January but this is more than a race. The significance of this...
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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 14, 20233 min read
Final Countdown, One Week Until Fargo Marathon
Week 15 of marathon training. Journey with my as I share about progress, nerves and unexpected cheerleaders on my runs.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 6, 20234 min read
Some Workouts are Harder than Others
Winding down marathon training with some sunny weather and lots of wind.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 23, 20234 min read
Time for a Tune Up Race
Week 12 35 miles, speed 2 x 2 miles tempo run and half marathon. My goal is to run around 8:25 the first 10-12 miles and then pick up...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 14, 20234 min read
Spring: Goodbye Snow and Hello Thunderstorms
Week 11 45 miles (43 due to moving 5 mile run to Saturday last week), long run 20 miles, speedwork 9 miles with 8 miles at marathon pace....
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 7, 20232 min read
Spring, Winter? More Treadmill
Week 10 40 mile week but my longest run is only 8 miles. I’ll be running all 7 days and my speed will be 2-3 x 1.5 miles at 5k-10k pace....
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 2, 20234 min read
Another Wintery 20 Miler
Week 9 45 miles, speed during long run of 20 miles (fast finish long run with around 4 miles at goal marathon pace), running 6 days....
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 26, 20233 min read
Pepper Spray Malfunction
Week 9 Cutback week! 35 miles total, 2 x 1 ½ mile tempo for speed, 15 mile long run, 5 running days. 3/21/2023 Long Run The morning at...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 18, 20234 min read
Wind, Snow, Long Run and Speed
Week 8 43 miles, speed 2-3 times one mile repeats, long run 20, running 6 days. 3/12/2023 It’s getting real this week. The first 20...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 10, 20232 min read
Post Vacation Running
Week 7 Back to reality. 40 miles total, speed 6 x half mile repeats at 5k to fast pace, 12 mile long run, running 6 days. 3/5/2023 Last...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 10, 20232 min read
Less Running, More Vacation
Week 6 2/26/2023 VACATION!!! I plan to run 30 miles total this week and then pickup training the following week. We will be hiking in...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 26, 20234 min read
This is the Winter that NEVER ENDS!!
Week 5 2/19/2023 40 miles total and back up to an 18 mile long run, speed for the week fartlek (speed play) 6 miles. The weather this...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Running Around, Busy Week
Week 4 2/12/2023 37 miles total, 10 mile long run, hill work for speed 4-5 times long hill repeats, plus running 6 days per week rather...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 23, 20233 min read
Long Run-Mental Strategies
Week Three 2/5/2023 37 miles total, 18 mile long run, speed work one mile repeats 2/8/2023 All about the weather again this week! The...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 4, 20232 min read
Cold, Cold and More Cold
Week Two 1/29/2023 35 Miles total with 15 mile long run and 6 mile hill workout. It’s such a mental game. I start out my week by checking...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 4, 20231 min read
Wind and Winter
Week One Minnesota winter decided to arrive with sub zero wind CHILLS this week. My hip flexor was continuing to bother, so I hit the...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Feb 4, 20231 min read
January 2023
Race season 2023 is filled with a BIG GOAL. I'm hesitant to say it out loud but I’m aiming to qualify for Boston. Last race season was...
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