Month: April 2016

The London Marathon 2016 Race Recap (2:37:35)

April 27, 2016

Somehow, it has been 5 weeks since I left the US. The time that seemed so long has absolutely FLOWN by, and if it wasn’t for Steve waiting at the other end, I would be tempted to stay longer to enjoy more time with friends and family as a “normal person” rather than hyper-focused-on-my-running-person. BUT, today…

FINALLY Broke 2:40! London Marathon 2016 Quick Update

April 25, 2016

Tina Muir

london, marathon

Hi friends! Oh my god. I don’t even know where to start. I am not sure I can start. I should be getting to bed right now, but I just wanted to write a little something. Just to share a few things about the day, and I will get a full recap up later this…

Do Elite Runners Ever Lose Motivation? HECK YES!

April 13, 2016

Tina Muir

inspiration, motivation, struggles

This is a question I get often. Not just from other runners, but from non runners. Is running fun every single time? As much as most people think it looks easy, or we make it look easy, I hope through my blog I have shown you that I have those same doubts, the same voice…

Has Running Become What You Are, Not What You Do? Stop it!

April 11, 2016

Tina Muir

body image, defined by running, mental tactics

One of the things I love the most about being at home in St Albans is seeing family and friends. Okay, that’s not true. THE thing I love the most about being in St Albans is seeing family and friends. It makes my heart so happy that I can spend this time with them, without…

My Running Journey: The Beginning

April 6, 2016

Tina Muir

running back story

Let me start off by talking about where I had come from, and how I had dreamed of the day I would get to represent Great Britain, but I ended up on a tangent, and I apologize for that. However, today I thought I would share my story, from the first time I discovered my…

Build the Life You Want to Live In: How Dreams Come True

April 4, 2016

Tina Muir

dreams, goals

I moved to the US in 2007. Coming up to 10+ years now. At the time, I did not know I would still be there now, although I knew I loved America from our three year stint in the adorable little city of Bloomington, IN when I was a child. We still stayed in touch…

How to Prepare for a Half Marathon: Half Marathon Fuel Strategy

April 2, 2016

Tina Muir

fueling, half marathon, long runs

Everyone knows that nutrition is a huge part of running a fast marathon, that you can’t really make it through a marathon without some kind of fueling, but what about those of us who are running a half marathon? That is still 1-3 hours of running, surely that needs some nutritional attention? Yes, I definitely…

Month: April 2016

The London Marathon 2016 Race Recap (2:37:35)

FINALLY Broke 2:40! London Marathon 2016 Quick Update

Do Elite Runners Ever Lose Motivation? HECK YES!

Has Running Become What You Are, Not What You Do? Stop it!

My Running Journey: The Beginning

Build the Life You Want to Live In: How Dreams Come True

How to Prepare for a Half Marathon: Half Marathon Fuel Strategy

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