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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ


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
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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
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Unlock Your Best Race: Three Key Elements to Motivate You On the Course and In Life
Through racing, I've discovered three key motivators that consistently propel me to my best, whether I'm on the course or in life.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Oct 8, 20233 min read
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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
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Line in the Sand
Marathon training and sidelined with an injury. What is the next step?
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 26, 20231 min read
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On the Bench
Week 7 of marathon training and on the bench with an injury.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Aug 12, 20232 min read
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Marathon Training Week Four: Interruptions
Recap of week four of marathon training included interruptions.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Jul 22, 20233 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Show Grit Never Quit!
A true test of perseverance.
Joni Lynn Schwartz
May 20, 20234 min read
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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
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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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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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