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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Four Fun Elements to Grandma's Marathon Races
Four of my favorites from Grandma's Marathon. If you're running Grandma's Marathon or the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, check these out!
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 5, 20232 min read
School's Out, Summer's In
School's out and summer is here. It's time to be free from the have to's and enjoy the get to's. Join my family as we get into the Bible.
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 3, 20233 min read
Adding Some Intensity with a Quick 3 Week Half Marathon Training Cycle
Dialing in my half marathon pace with a quick three week training cycle.
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 1, 20234 min read
How to Start Reading the Bible
Want to start reading the Bible or turn it into a daily habit? Strategies for getting started, plan ideas, and tools for a daily routine.
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 29, 20232 min read
Stuck on a Hamster Wheel
I felt like I was stuck on a hamster wheel. I kept moving, doing but I wasn't getting anywhere. Motivation to not grow weary.
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 27, 20232 min read
Marathon Recovery: Rest, Reflection and Refocus
Marathon recovery: taking time to rest, reflect and refocus after rMarathon recovery: taking time to rest, reflect and refocus after racing.
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 22, 20232 min read
Pause, Be Positive!
Pausing to change a negative attitude to positive.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Apr 28, 20231 min read
From Dreariness to Hope
Long winter and with the blues but hope is growing.
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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...
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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....
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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....
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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....
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