Posts by Tina Muir

Tina Muir

308 posts

http://www.tinamuir.com

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,…

Letting Go of Control; Trust Your Instincts

February 29, 2016

Tina Muir

You may have noticed I have been very quiet over the last few weeks. Or maybe you haven’t. Either way, it is okay, but lets just say I have been a little off…..with everything in my life. I have not really had any interest in talking to people; my family, friends, even Steve sometimes. I…

How to Cook a Healthy, Nutritious Meal for Ultimate Recovery

February 26, 2016

Tina Muir

cooking, dinner, fueling, lunch, recovery food

I often get two questions about the recipes on my blog. Firstly, people as if I am a vegetarian. I kind of chuckle when this question comes, especially as I have mentioned in many interviews (and shared many times on social media) that my favorite post race meal is a giant, juicy, grass-fed burger! The…

Running in London Photography Shoot with Matt Yeoman

February 24, 2016

Tina Muir

london, runners body type, saucony

When I was a senior in college, I was a bridesmaid for a friend in a summer wedding. Her photographer was fantastic and made everyone in the party feel relaxed and comfortable within a few minutes. That evening, with a few drinks in my system, I told him that someday when I got married, he…

Why I Recommend Every Runner Uses Inside Tracker

February 19, 2016

Tina Muir

blood work, inside tracker

Inside Tracker gives you a score for each marker that you are tested for (magnesium, vitamin D, cortisol ect). That part is pretty standard for any blood test, obviously dependent on what the physician (or whoever is requesting the result) asks for, but inside tracker takes it one step further. They give you a graph…

Inside Tracker and Thinking About the Future

February 5, 2016

Tina Muir

blood work, inside tracker

Everyone knows that most elite runners will do absolutely everything they can to be the absolute best they can be. Often that means finding ways that are not morally or ethically correct to get that advantage. With more and more cases about cheating, our sport is headed in a bad direction, and I am sure we have…

Eating Real Food: What Does That Mean? Snacks

February 3, 2016

Tina Muir

elite eats, runner food, snacks, whole 30

I have talked to you about how I try to minimize the amount of junk that I eat. I try to eat as little processed food as I can…..other than my sweets, I will admit those are less than ideal, but if we all have a little part of our diet that is not perfect…

Day in the Life of- Tallahassee Style

January 27, 2016

Tina Muir

elite runner, florida

I am hoping by now most of the nasty weather that hit the US last week has left, and you are getting back to normal, but today I would like to share what life is like for me while I am here in Tallahassee warm weather training. If you missed last week, I talked about…

A Week of Training for an Elite- How to Fit it all in

January 25, 2016

Tina Muir

cross training, elite runner, week of training

Okay, so by now you know that I am a big fan of cross training. You also know that I mostly do two workouts a day, but how do I go about scheduling my week to fit all that in (and still work full-time)? So today, I thought I would show you how we structure…

Honeymoon: Perth

January 22, 2016

Tina Muir

australia, honeymoon

Ahhh, here we are, the final part of my honeymoon sharing experience, and this is as much for me as it is for you. It feels like a lifetime ago that Steve and I were enjoying the best time of our lives in Australia, but having this to reflect on, brings those warm fuzzy memories…

Warm Weather Training as an Elite Runner

January 20, 2016

Tina Muir

elite runner, Florida running, winter, zap fitness

I have talked before about how I wondered if life would be different had I been an American citizen. I probably would have gone to an elite training group, and lived there for a few years, maybe ended up settling in one of those towns. I learned to accept that it was never going to…

4 Reasons to Ignore Your GPS Watch on Workouts

January 18, 2016

Tina Muir

garmin, gps watch, workouts

In the past I have talked about how important I think it is to run without looking at your GPS watch during a race or workout. I explained that more in my post about how you can make sure you do not slow down in a race. But today is about taking that one step…

Honeymoon: Queensland (aka Paradise)

January 15, 2016

Tina Muir

australia, honeymoon

This was the part of the trip I was most excited about. This was the part I had dreamed of for many years, and the flight felt like it took FOREVER as I attempted to patiently waited for the plane to land in Cairns. As our flight left at 7:30am, we decided we would run…

Posts by Tina Muir

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

Letting Go of Control; Trust Your Instincts

How to Cook a Healthy, Nutritious Meal for Ultimate Recovery

Running in London Photography Shoot with Matt Yeoman

Why I Recommend Every Runner Uses Inside Tracker

Inside Tracker and Thinking About the Future

Eating Real Food: What Does That Mean? Snacks

Day in the Life of- Tallahassee Style

A Week of Training for an Elite- How to Fit it all in

Honeymoon: Perth

Warm Weather Training as an Elite Runner

4 Reasons to Ignore Your GPS Watch on Workouts

Honeymoon: Queensland (aka Paradise)

Recent Rambles

Topics