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 10, 2016 | Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration
The joy of having good health on race day is not lost on me for I’ve known the disappointment that comes with being ill before an anticipated race. When that happens, I down the natural remedies along with lots of water and although I reek of garlic, oregano,...
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 | Jan 1, 2016 | Knee Pain, Racing Devotions, Running Inspiration
Often runners will give helpful advice to other runners before their big races. One piece that stands out to me is “Just remember — one foot in front of the other.” That sounds easy until you get to mile 23 and your feet don’t move like they used...
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...
