Month: March 2016

What Was It Like Racing in a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP for your Country?

March 30, 2016

goals, racing, team gb, world championships

On Monday I shared my feelings about how I felt as 3rd Brit and 49th at the world championships. Those instant, overall feelings about the race, and although there was a little undertone of sadness, which I guess is pretty normal for this kind of situation; It is just so much emotion, so much time, effort,…

49th in the World Half Marathon Championships (& 3rd Brit!)

March 28, 2016

Tina Muir

half marathon, racing, world championships

It’s still hard to even believe I have done it. Hard to believe that I did in fact achieve my ultimate running goal, the only hard set running goal I ever had. You know I am an intuitive person, so I do not usually set goals, but this was one I had from the very…

HUGE NEWS!! My Number One Running Goal

March 23, 2016

Tina Muir

dreams, goals, half marathon, team gb

I am sure you can guess. I am sure you know what I am going to say. I AM RUNNING FOR GREAT BRITAIN & NORTHERN IRELAND THIS WEEKEND!!!!! I got the call yesterday that one of the other runners was unable to run this weekend, and they offered me the spot! Of course I said…

Could Changing Your Pre-Race Routine Help You PR?

March 21, 2016

Tina Muir

pre race

After all your hard work in training, all those hours spent ignoring that voice in your head, all those setbacks that made you doubt if you were ever gonna make it here. But you have, and now its race day (YAY!). Today I thought I would share my pre race morning routine. It may seem…

What’s the Plan? How Do You Prepare for a World Championship AND London Marathon?

March 16, 2016

Tina Muir

half marathon, london, marathon, team gb, world championships

I realized that I told you about which races I intend to do, but did not share how I am going about it. So…lets break a few things down The Logistics The World Half Marathon Championships are in Cardiff, Wales, which is about 3 hours from my hometown (St Albans). I will fly into London…

9 Ways an Elite Prepares for a World Championship

March 14, 2016

Tina Muir

elite runner, half marathon, team gb, world championships

Last week I mentioned in both posts that I vowed to do the little things. To make sure I give myself the absolute best chance of success in both the World Half Marathon and the London Marathon. But don’t I already do all those little things? My non-running friends already think I am nuts, so…

Racing the World Half Marathon Championships: A Blessing in Disguise?

March 8, 2016

Tina Muir

racing, team gb, world half marathon

Hello! Surprised to see me? Not sure I have ever done a Tuesday post, but today is a special occasion. Many of you know I have been training very hard for the World Half Marathon Championships, and the selection decision was made on March 7th. I wanted to share the story with you right now…

9 Things You Need to Know About Your Next Race

March 7, 2016

Tina Muir

fueling, racing, tangents

So you have a race picked out. You are excited about it, and even though it seems like it is a long time away, you know how quickly time zooms by, and before you know it, it will be here. We know that we need to practice fueling, especially if it is a race longer…

My Win at the Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans 10k

March 2, 2016

Tina Muir

10k

Over the past month or so, a lot of people have asked me what is next on my running agenda. If I had the time (and could be bothered), I explained my current situation with the world half team. I also mentioned that I was racing the New Orleans 10k as my tune up race,…

Month: March 2016

What Was It Like Racing in a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP for your Country?

49th in the World Half Marathon Championships (& 3rd Brit!)

HUGE NEWS!! My Number One Running Goal

Could Changing Your Pre-Race Routine Help You PR?

What’s the Plan? How Do You Prepare for a World Championship AND London Marathon?

9 Ways an Elite Prepares for a World Championship

Racing the World Half Marathon Championships: A Blessing in Disguise?

9 Things You Need to Know About Your Next Race

My Win at the Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans 10k

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