by Marie | May 28, 2016 | Knee Pain, Running Inspiration, Track Workouts
As I rushed down the stairs, I felt my knee tighten and had to limp down the rest of the steps. My kids and I were on our way to meet a friend at the track for speed work, so I grabbed my foam roller and headed out the door. At the track, I rolled my leg before and...
by Marie | Apr 26, 2016 | Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration, Running Plans, Track Workouts
Over the years, I’ve tried a variety of training plans for a variety of goals. The first time through each plan seems like an experiment and I constantly wonder if the plan will work. I’m glad to report that Couch to 5k, Hal Higdon’s Marathon, a...
by Marie | Apr 13, 2016 | Knee Pain, Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration, Track Workouts
Philippians 2:14-16 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life....
by Marie | Nov 23, 2015 | Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration, Track Workouts
When I target races shorter than a half marathon, the plans include weekly speed work that I’ve really grown to enjoy. When I’ve hit all the 200’s, 400’s, or 800’s at my target pace, I’m practically skipping all the way home on my...
by Marie | Nov 15, 2015 | Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration, Track Workouts
I went to the track to do some speed work and the wind was 21 mph with 34 mph gusts. Most tracks are out in the wide open and if it’s windy, it’s WINDY. This track was no exception. While running into the wind, I felt like I could put all my weight and...
