
1 Corinthians 9
byA friend asked me if I as an athlete would share my thoughts on 1 Corinthians 9 for a Bible study group that she is leading. I have been contemplating that passage a lot these last few months, especially the
35 KM Nationals
byI have been having a hard time coming up with what to say about this last race. My 2020 season concluded with two races, a 50 km in January (well before I had any idea what 2020 would bring), and
My New Book!
byNumber Nine, Number Nine, Number Nine…
byAt 4:00pm on Friday, January 24th I was still sitting on the ground in New York. At 7:00am the next morning I would be at the starting line of the 2020 Olympic Trials 50 Kilometer Race Walk. Less than ideal…
Where I am in 2021: How change and challenge is preparing me for the postponed Olympic Trials
byHi, there! I’m Emily. You might recognize me from my time as a Division III track athlete, or perhaps you’ve seen me sporting a HOKA ONE ONE NJNY jersey around the track during my pro career, or maybe you don’t
Racing in 2020
byIt has taken me a bit to unpack this last race, my first race since covid cancelled my regular season. My only other race this year was in January, and there were some difficult situations surrounding that event that I didn’t
2017: My Quickest National Championship
byHere it goes, throwback to the USATF 2017 Outdoor Nationals. I was traveling to Sacramento, CA, to compete in the 20km race walk. I had done my first 50km race earlier that year, a race I almost didn’t do because I strained
Air Force Training and the Olympic Trials
byby Michael Mannozzi During the plane ride back to Keesler AFB, I was grateful for the memorable experience representing the Air Force at the USA Track and Field Olympic Trials for the 50k Race Walk. I am no stranger to
Portland Marathon 2016
byWhen I started this blog last year, I thought I would have all kinds of travels and races and excitement and setbacks to write about for 2020. But as everyone knows, 2020 has not turned out to be what anyone
Do You Think We Have a Shortage of Magic Wands Around Here?
byUncertainty. One of my least favorite things. Those of you who know me know how much I like routine. I thrive on sameness and predictability and I don’t do well with change. So enter COVID-19, and this world of constant uncertainties that it brings,