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...
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 | Jun 28, 2017 | Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration, Running Plans
Have you ever wondered how much time other athletes spend in training? I’d love it if race results included a stat for average hours per week in training for each athlete. Up until this year, I’d spend about 3-6 hours per week training for races from 4...
by Marie | Apr 27, 2017 | Nutrition for Runners, Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration
Years ago, when I decided to start running again, I knew I’d have to kick the nutrition up a notch and I did. With a blender by my side to make smoothies for breakfast and lunch and a meat, potato and veggie type of dinner, things have gone well. I’ll...
