by Marie | Dec 27, 2018 | Running Inspiration
Ten Marathons I know I’m not the only one who is filled with excitement and nerves for the week leading up to a marathon. By the morning of the race, I’ve had more than one crazy race dream where I’ve shown up late to the start, forgotten my shoes or...
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 | Nov 20, 2017 | Running Inspiration, Running Safety
“THE PRICE OF ANYTHING IS THE AMOUNT OF LIFE YOU EXCHANGE FOR IT” — HENRY DAVID THOREAU Thoreau’s quote says our life, or time, is the ultimate thing we have to spend. However it doesn’t mention variables that can extend or shorten the life we have. If you...
by Marie | Nov 7, 2017 | Knee Pain, Running Inspiration
Swimming and Running I enjoy triathlons but I have to admit that swimming is my weakest sport. As more of a runner, my legs are heavy and my arms are about as useful as those on the poor old t-rex. There’s even a lady at our pool who says she knows it’s me...
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...
