Month: November 2016

17 Gift Ideas for Runners 2016

November 30, 2016

believe journal, dark chocolate, elliptigo, epic bar, health warrior, jabra, presents for runners, run fast eat slow, runner gifts, saucony

We leave tomorrow for California. How is that even possible!? It seemed like December was a lifetime away, yet here we are, ready to go, and after this post, I will be checking out until Monday. I am not sure if I will update my blog for Monday. It really depends on the sleep situation…

We HAVE to Believe: That Defining Moment

November 28, 2016

Tina Muir

confidence, defined by running, doubt, struggles

I remember when I was in college. When you had a bad race it seemed like the end of the world. You felt like that race would be with you for that race for the rest of your life. You could barely wait to prove yourself the next weekend in your next race. But once you…

Your Best IS Enough and You Will Still Be You

November 23, 2016

Tina Muir

health, struggles, supportive

Ooof this makes me nervous. You may find time before a race where you are thinking, I can confidently say that the paper shows I am ready to race well, but at the same time, I am keeping the pressure off. It can be easy at this point to start building it up in our…

Find Your Maggie: When You Have NO Motivation

November 21, 2016

Tina Muir

inspiration, motivation, struggles

Have you ever has a week you just couldn’t explain as to why you were having a bad week? Well, I have had those and here is an example of one of rough weeks. A rough week, and even though I felt back to myself now, I can’t put my finger on why this happened.…

Marathon Tapering Advice: The Week Before a Marathon

November 16, 2016

Tina Muir

fueling, marathon, taper

After I finish my last long run before a marathon, 2 weeks before I embark on my 26.2, I usually start to think about tapering. The week before the marathon is very important. You can’t really do much to improve your fitness, but if you get the taper for a marathon wrong, you could sabotage…

How to Prepare for a Marathon: Marathon Fueling Strategy

November 14, 2016

Tina Muir

fueling, long runs, marathon

26.2 miles are no joke. Not for anyone. Even if you have done everything you can to train for the marathon and read up on all the training tips, there are some things that are not included on a marathon training schedule that you need to do in preparation for a marathon. There is not a…

Photoshoot with Photocyclone Fall 2016

November 9, 2016

Tina Muir

photographer, saucony

A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to work with Peter Chiapperino, aka PhotoCyclone, who did a photoshoot with me at Veterans Park, Lexington. This weekend (or last weekend by the time you read this), I am in Bloomington, IN with some family friends, and I wanted to make the most of it, so…

1:13 Half in Marathon Training? I’ll Take it

November 7, 2016

Tina Muir

half marathon, indy monumental, marathon

17 seconds. That’s how far away I was from a PR in a race that I went to thinking that anything under 1:15 I would be happy with. Turns out I was ready for a PR…..I just wasn’t quite prepared to go absolutely eyeballs out enough to squeak under my 1:13:21. Its funny thinking about…

Show Those Race Week Workouts Who Is BOSS!

November 2, 2016

Tina Muir

marathon, mental tactics, racing, struggles, workouts

If you have been reading for a while, you will know that I usually write what is on my heart at the time I sit down to write. I don’t think of a topic ahead of time, I literally just start writing, and see where it goes. I have found that for me, Saturday mornings are the…

Month: November 2016

17 Gift Ideas for Runners 2016

We HAVE to Believe: That Defining Moment

Your Best IS Enough and You Will Still Be You

Find Your Maggie: When You Have NO Motivation

Marathon Tapering Advice: The Week Before a Marathon

How to Prepare for a Marathon: Marathon Fueling Strategy

Photoshoot with Photocyclone Fall 2016

1:13 Half in Marathon Training? I’ll Take it

Show Those Race Week Workouts Who Is BOSS!

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