by Marie | Nov 14, 2024 | Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration
Have you ever noticed how some moments just seem to stand out? For me, when I see 11:11 on a clock, it’s a reminder to pause, say a prayer, and invite God into my day in a special way. It’s become a joyful little tradition that even my husband and kids have joined...
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 | Mar 25, 2020 | Racing Devotions, Run Wise, Running Inspiration
After finally being accepted to run the Boston marathon, 6 weeks from realizing this 10 yr old dream, I, along with 30k others around the globe, found out it was postponed. But then a good thing happened and I began to focus not only on why I began running but why I...
by Marie | Oct 22, 2019 | IBS, Nutrition for Runners, Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration
Running Chicago I ran the Chicago Marathon a week ago and my take away is a lot can fall apart and even if you plan to give up, the best things can still happen. Years ago I was diagnosed with IBS and Colitis. I continued to run but ended up in the ER after a marathon...
by Marie | Apr 20, 2018 | Achilles Pain, Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration
Doctor’s Visit for the Achilles “You have Achilles tendinitis. Or it might be tendinosis. That’s where the tendon degenerates because of your age,” said my doctor. I didn’t mind. I had a hunch that in less than six weeks he’d get...
by Marie | Jan 14, 2018 | Nutrition for Runners, Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration
In 2014, I ran my 4th marathon and ended up having to go to the ER for dehydration and nausea. I wrote a little about it in “Helpful Tips When You’re Sick Before Race Day”. In that post, I mention that I didn’t know why I became dehydrated. For...
