by Marie | Mar 26, 2017 | Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration
Have you ever felt like giving up on running? Fatigue, injury, illness or a busy life can wear on you. One time I started a run and my mind said flatly, calmly and definitively: “I don’t want to run anymore. Ever.” When a run starts out rough,...
by Marie | Jan 4, 2017 | Knee Pain, Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration, Running Plans, Uncategorized
When race season winds down between November and January, I’ll usually take a break on training. However, once the holidays are over, I’m eager to get back on a good plan and see what’s possible in the new year. It’s tempting to go out and...
by Marie | Sep 21, 2016 | Knee Pain, Running Inspiration
Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. As a general rule, I try to avoid running at night. I enjoy the sunshine and feeling of security that comes with daylight. But there are times when running in the dark makes more sense. Sometimes...
by Marie | Jun 15, 2016 | Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration
It may not seem like it’s changing lives in big ways to hand out half-full cups of water at a race, but it’s wonderful support for the way many people like to exercise and try to stay healthy. Exercise on a regular basis can be so good for our physical...
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...
