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Learning to Pivot: Run Update
Sometimes, life calls for a pivot—even when we’d rather charge straight ahead.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Mar 23, 20252 min read


Rebuilding My Running Journey: Overcoming a Stress Fracture to Training for Grandma’s Marathon
A stress fracture forced me to put my running goals on hold for two long months.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 2, 20232 min read


Lessons from the Sidelines: Navigating Life's Unexpected Turns
Today was meant to be the day of my goal marathon, the race where I aimed to qualify for Boston. But God had other plans.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 14, 20232 min read


A Journey of Perseverance: From Injury to Training for Boston 2025
It's been seven long weeks since my last run, and I might need to join a support group soon!
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Sep 29, 20232 min read


Line in the Sand
Marathon training and sidelined with an injury. What is the next step?
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 26, 20231 min read


On the Bench
Week 7 of marathon training and on the bench with an injury.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 12, 20232 min read


Better than Worse than a 5k: Week 6 Marathon Training
Week 6 of marathon training. I decided to rate by runs as better or worse than a 5k. Wow, was it ever a tough week of training!
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 5, 20234 min read


Marathon Training Week Four: Interruptions
Recap of week four of marathon training included interruptions.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 22, 20233 min read


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


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


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


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
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