by Marie | Sep 7, 2020 | Ankle Pain, Knee Pain, Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration
Running and Clay? During the difficult and messy times of COVID-19, I began to think about the similarities of training to run a race and the messy art of refining clay. You see, when clay is mined from the earth, it can include sand and dirt that has to be removed or...
by Marie | Nov 7, 2017 | Knee Pain, Running Inspiration
Swimming and Running I enjoy triathlons but I have to admit that swimming is my weakest sport. As more of a runner, my legs are heavy and my arms are about as useful as those on the poor old t-rex. There’s even a lady at our pool who says she knows it’s me...
by Marie | Oct 10, 2017 | Knee Pain, Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration, Running Plans
Finishing the Plan After completing the 19 week triathlon training plan (posted here) I put it to a test in a race. Admittedly, a first look at the plan made me laugh. No way was I going to spend that much time training. Pfft! But then I was curious to see how much it...
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 | 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...
