Month: December 2014

Elite runner Tina Muir shares her insight on what she thinks about during runs to prepare. Great motivation on how to get the most out of your running.

5 Ways to Stay Motivated During Long Runs

Tina Muir
long runs, marathon, motivation
If you are not a runner, the chances are, you have asked me about what I think about during all those miles of running, or how I do not get bored. Running 70-90 miles a week, mostly alone, means a lot of thinking, and plenty of time for those negative thoughts to creep in, so what…
Elite runner Tina Muir shares a healthy meatless monday meal to start your detox after overindulging during the holidays.

Sweet Potato Tempeh Skillet

Tina Muir
dinner, lunch, vegetarian
Good Morning friends! How was your Christmas? Apologies for the lack of communication last week, but Steve and I were making the most of being back in Michigan. I had lots of fun times with my future in-laws, who made sure I felt very welcomed, and saw quite a few friends….but not as many as…
Elite runner Tina Muir shares her experience with the UVA SPEED clinic to fix inefficiencies as a marathoner.

UVA SPEED Clinic

Tina Muir
running form
As you know, I have had quite a few setbacks this year. As the rest of my life seemed to slot into place, my running appeared to be moving in the wrong direction. In the build up to Chicago, I felt weak, and had injuries to restrict my training even more. As you saw, I…
These cranberry and white chocolate pancakes are a healthy way to make the most of the festive season, without sacrificing flavor! Perfect for a special breakfast!

Cranberry and White Chocolate Pancakes

Tina Muir
breakfast, pancakes
Firstly, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who commented on my struggles in my Year of Running, or on Becca’s Finding Myself posts last week. We were both so grateful for your support, and it truly means a lot to me that I am surrounded by such wonderful, supportive people. Thank you! It’s…

Weight Fluctuations for Elite Athletes

Tina Muir
body image
I think you know by now that I eat healthy meals. I think you also know that I like my sweets. I often struggle to keep my sweet tooth under control, and there is a reason my blog started off being called Insatiable Sweet tooth. That being said, this post is not about my sweets,…
Chipotle Style Fish Bowls are delicious for an easy, nutritionally dense fuel for runners!

Chipotle Style Fish Bowls

Tina Muir
fish
I have mentioned before, that I love to replicate restaurant meals at home. I try to make healthier versions of them, as they are usually calorie bombs, but when it comes to Chipotle, there is really not too much you can do to make it healthier. It is already pretty packed with nutritious foods….if you…