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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 19, 20232 min read
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...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 15, 20232 min read
Unexpected Twist
In college I applied to nursing school and if you know me now I’m a teacher, so something obviously changed along the way. The year I...
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 11, 20233 min read
Mother's Day: When the Womb is Empty
I have to acknowledge that my mom is the best. She somehow survived having 4 daughters 6 and under. I was no angel as a teen and probably...
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
May 5, 20232 min read
To Be Known
The One who knows me is also my Creator. I sometimes get lost in the opinions of others but He is my place of belonging.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 29, 20233 min read
Can You See Me Now? Last Long Run
Week 13 -45 miles, no speed, 6 days of running, 20-22 mile long run. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 4/27/2023...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 28, 20231 min read
From Dreariness to Hope
Long winter and with the blues but hope is growing.
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, 20231 min read
Age Old Reflections
“Your parents are old!” Those are the words my 12 year old heard the other day from a classmate. Age, I’m 44 and yes we had kids later...
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 19, 20232 min read
Years of No
Recently my daughter was disappointed with her placement on her volleyball team. This led to me looking back on life. There were so many...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 18, 20232 min read
Good Morning Elliot
A Letter to My Buddy, Elliot March 17, 2021, is a day that I will always remember. My coworkers had been exposed to Covid and were told...
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...
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