Joni Lynn Schwartz
Reasons I Love Running
Running pushes me to grow, plan, and trust God with every step. Watching State Cross Country reminds me why it’s always worth it.
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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 182 min read
A Rollercoaster Training Cycle for Grandma's Marathon
It’s race week, and I have to say that this training cycle has not gone as planned. I started training for Grandma's Marathon in...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 27, 20231 min read
Navigating Post-Holiday Recovery: Balancing Dos and Don'ts
Did the holiday season leave you feeling sluggish and in need of a physical reset? If unhealthy choices took center stage in your...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 16, 20231 min read
Winter Run Adventures: Snowy Challenges and Speed Surprises
Join me on my winter run as I navigate through the recent snowy landscape. After a week of mild weather and temperatures in the 40s, a...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 9, 20232 min read
Conquering Winter Runs: A Battle with the Elements
Getting out the door during the winter months is, undoubtedly, the biggest hurdle. As winter sets in, I find myself revisiting these tips.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 2, 20232 min read
Rebuilding My Running Journey: Overcoming a Stress Fracture to Training for Grandma’s Marathon
A stress fracture forced me to put my running goals on hold for two long months.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 8, 20233 min read
Unlock Your Best Race: Three Key Elements to Motivate You On the Course and In Life
Through racing, I've discovered three key motivators that consistently propel me to my best, whether I'm on the course or in life.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 29, 20232 min read
A Journey of Perseverance: From Injury to Training for Boston 2025
It's been seven long weeks since my last run, and I might need to join a support group soon!
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 26, 20231 min read
Line in the Sand
Marathon training and sidelined with an injury. What is the next step?
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 12, 20232 min read
On the Bench
Week 7 of marathon training and on the bench with an injury.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 5, 20234 min read
Better than Worse than a 5k: Week 6 Marathon Training
Week 6 of marathon training. I decided to rate by runs as better or worse than a 5k. Wow, was it ever a tough week of training!
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 22, 20233 min read
Marathon Training Week Four: Interruptions
Recap of week four of marathon training included interruptions.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 8, 20232 min read
Early Mornings to Put on the Miles
Week two of marathon training had me up and running before 6:00 most mornings.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 23, 20233 min read
Half Marathon Recovery Week: Next Steps
Recovering from the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, reflecting and planning my next race.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 18, 20233 min read
Finishing Strong: Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon 2023
Recapping the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. After a string of rough races I was ready for a breakthrough, to finish strong.
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!
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.
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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