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Early Mornings to Put on the Miles
Week two of marathon training had me up and running before 6:00 most mornings.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 8, 20232 min read


What is Weighing You Down?
Putting down the "rocks" that cause stress and allowing God to do more than you can imagine.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 2, 20232 min read


Marathon Training Week 1: Racing the Rain and Adding Speed
First week of marathon training. Recapping the challenges: speed, hills and rain.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 1, 20233 min read


Holy Spirit Boldness
Before cell phones and GSP, I was riding to a Young Life training with another volunteer. Neither of us were familiar with the neighbor...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 26, 20232 min read


Half Marathon Recovery Week: Next Steps
Recovering from the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, reflecting and planning my next race.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 23, 20233 min read


Finishing Strong: Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon 2023
Recapping the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. After a string of rough races I was ready for a breakthrough, to finish strong.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 18, 20233 min read


Rest, Yoke and Learning: Applying Matthew 11:28-30
Finding rest through the right yoke and learning from Jesus, applying Matthew 11:28-30.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 11, 20232 min read


Four Fun Elements to Grandma's Marathon Races
Four of my favorites from Grandma's Marathon. If you're running Grandma's Marathon or the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, check these out!
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 9, 20232 min read


School's Out, Summer's In
School's out and summer is here. It's time to be free from the have to's and enjoy the get to's. Join my family as we get into the Bible.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 5, 20232 min read


Adding Some Intensity with a Quick 3 Week Half Marathon Training Cycle
Dialing in my half marathon pace with a quick three week training cycle.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 3, 20233 min read


How to Start Reading the Bible
Want to start reading the Bible or turn it into a daily habit? Strategies for getting started, plan ideas, and tools for a daily routine.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jun 1, 20234 min read


Stuck on a Hamster Wheel
I felt like I was stuck on a hamster wheel. I kept moving, doing but I wasn't getting anywhere. Motivation to not grow weary.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 29, 20232 min read


Marathon Recovery: Rest, Reflection and Refocus
Marathon recovery: taking time to rest, reflect and refocus after rMarathon recovery: taking time to rest, reflect and refocus after racing.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 27, 20232 min read


Pause, Be Positive!
Pausing to change a negative attitude to positive.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 22, 20232 min read


Show Grit Never Quit!
A true test of perseverance.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 20, 20234 min read


More Than a Race
Tomorrow is the Fargo Marathon. I’ve been training for this race since January but this is more than a race. The significance of this...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 19, 20232 min read


Unexpected Twist
In college I applied to nursing school and if you know me now I’m a teacher, so something obviously changed along the way. The year I...
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 15, 20232 min read


Final Countdown, One Week Until Fargo Marathon
Week 15 of marathon training. Journey with my as I share about progress, nerves and unexpected cheerleaders on my runs.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 14, 20233 min read


Mother’s Day When the Womb Is Empty: Hope for Women Facing Infertility
Mother’s Day can feel painful for women facing infertility, miscarriage, or longing for a child. A personal reflection and encouragement for the women carrying silent grief this weekend.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 11, 20233 min read


Some Workouts are Harder than Others
Winding down marathon training with some sunny weather and lots of wind.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 6, 20234 min read
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