Posts by Tina Muir

Tina Muir

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7 Ways to Make Sure You Do Not Slow Down in a Race

October 30, 2015

Tina Muir

pace yourself, racing, run faster

Now, first let me say that this post was hard. Steve and I put our heads together and tried to come up with these, but we both had the same idea; learn to listen to the rhythm of your body. Unfortunately, I know to most people that does not make any sense, and is almost…

What Elite Runners Eat: A Week of Dinners

October 28, 2015

Tina Muir

dinner, elite eats, fueling, runner food

We start off with vegetables. Either thinking about which vegetables we feel like or which ones are on sale. We purchase those foods, and base our meals around them. If we have something in particular we are craving, we will purchase what we need for that, but for the most part, the meals are just…

Into the Shopping Cart of an Elite Runner (and her husband)

October 23, 2015

Tina Muir

elite eats, fueling, runner food

I love food. I am sure you know that by now. I look forward to the next meal before I even finish the last bite of the one I am eating. Food makes me happy, and anyone who knows me will tell you that I love to eat good food, yes, including unhealthy stuff like…

Elite runner Tina Muir explains one secret that will have you running faster (and feeling better) just by committing to not looking at your GPS watch. It works! Give it a try!

STOP Looking at Your GPS Watch to Run Faster (& enjoy it more too!)

October 21, 2015

Tina Muir

garmin, gps watch, pace yourself, run faster

I have mentioned many times that this almost comes naturally to me….well, it feels like it does, but realistically, the reason it feels natural is because I have practiced it, and perfected it, and that gives me confidence that you can do this too….if you really want to. That is why I have put together…

How to Pace the First Half of a Race (to Feel Good for the Second)

October 16, 2015

Tina Muir

pace yourself, run faster

I have talked many times about how I am a metronome when it comes to pacing. Steve can set me at a pace, and I can either stick to it for miles and miles, each within a few seconds of one another, or he can tell me to progress, and I can do that with…

Winning the Army Ten Miler: My First Major Win!

October 14, 2015

Tina Muir

10 miles, army 10 mile, breaking tape, winning

I think I have officially redeemed myself for the 5k in Indianapolis! I knew I was in good shape, I just didnt have the results to prove it, but this weekend I was able to, and it is such a relief. I had been saying to friends recently that I had never actually broken tape, and I…

Butternut Squash Fries

October 12, 2015

Tina Muir

butternut squash, side dish

Happy Monday friends! So….this happened yesterday…. Photo credit, Bradley Becker My first win in a big race! I won the Army 10 miler averaging 5:31 per mile 🙂 Unfortunately that was then followed by an 8 hour drive home, arriving back at 9pm, so this is all I have for you now, but I will…

Building Lifelong Friendships- Rise Run Retreat Recap

October 7, 2015

Tina Muir

friendship, racing, running retreat

If you follow me in any way, shape, or form, you know that last weekend I was at the Rise Run Retreat in Maine with a group of nine other friends. I had come to know these women through their blogs, and we cared about another like any other friend would care, but there was…

Chasing Down a Fast 5k- The Risk That Didn’t Pay Off

September 30, 2015

Tina Muir

5k, workouts

I told you a few weeks ago that I got lost in the Indy Women’s 5k. Both Steve and I were incredibly frustrated, as we knew we had the perfect opportunity right there. I felt good, I was ready to go, and we had a great course to do it on. However, as you already…

Are You Too Slow To Be A Runner?

September 25, 2015

Tina Muir

body image, slow runner

Previously I have posted Do You Look Like a Runner? Nothing I said in there was particularly profound, but it really hit home with a lot of people, and I can see why. This is still a big issue for almost all of us. Even those of us who are confident with our bodies for…

The Day I Got Lost in a Race- Indy Women’s 5k

September 23, 2015

Tina Muir

5k, Indianapolis, racing

Well…. that was not the headline I had hoped for. As you may have guessed, it was not the race I had hoped for either. I never thought I would be that girl. In fact, I always do (and did this time), take the steps to avoid it. I looked at the map. I ran…

Do You Look Like a Runner?

September 18, 2015

Tina Muir

body image, runners body type

During the my time with the Running4Real community, I sometimes lead talks about nutrition, and after I had finish the basics about nutrition, I have the question in my mind to talk about body image. Most of the time we end up having a fantastic discussion about body image, and how most runners believe they…

Life as an Elite Athlete at Zap Fitness

September 16, 2015

Tina Muir

elite runner, professional runners, recovery, zap fitness

Often when I meet people who find out I am an elite runner, they are shocked to find out that I have a full time job, and I train alone. This is not exactly ideal for someone who is trying to turn their body into the most efficient machine it can be. Last week, I…

Peach and Almond Overnight Oats

September 14, 2015

Tina Muir

breakfast, oatmeal, peach

Happy Monday! I am back in Lexington after an amazing week at Zap Fitness! I am going to recap my time there on Wednesday, but for now, I am hoping to take the relaxation and calm I felt into this week….lets see how long it lasts 🙂 I am afraid this recipe may be reaching…

Running is Like Wii Golf? Here’s How

September 11, 2015

Tina Muir

funny running stories, struggles

Hello! Firstly, I would like to say that this post took a complete different direction to what I expected. I am not sure if it makes any sense, but it was what I was feeling at the time, and it just kind of flowed out. Some of you may be able to relate to this,…

Type I Diabetes as an Elite Athlete -Tommy Neal

August 21, 2015

Tina Muir

diabetes running, elite runner

I hope you have enjoyed learning about the stories of these elite runners; Sara, Frances, Clara, Rizzo, Esther, and Sarah. I just have one more for you; Tommy Neal. Tommy is the only one of my guest bloggers that I have never met. In fact, I did not know Tommy existed until a few years…

Gardening- Sarah Crouch

August 19, 2015

Tina Muir

elite runner, funny running stories

I am delighted to share another story today from another good friend of mine. You know this one though…..well, you know of her! Sarah Crouch is my friend who came to stay with me a few months ago. I talked about how much fun we had, and I didnt want her to leave. She always knows…

How Controlling Coffee Changed my Game- Esther Erb

August 14, 2015

Tina Muir

coffee, fueling

Esther and I have known one another for quite a few years now. We met through my darling bridesmaid, Frances Koons, and we have had many long runs together over the years to chat about live and running while I was in Philly. I have featured Esther on my blog before, primarily in my Female…

Running is like Traveling the Oregon Trail- Patrick Rizzo

August 12, 2015

Tina Muir

elite runner, funny running stories

I knew about Patrick Rizzo a long time before we actually met, and not in the way you might think. Yes, he is a VERY fast marathoner, and has been an elite for many years, but I did not know him because of his times, but his personality. He is a character. One of the…

The Story of Tina and Frances- Frances Koons

August 7, 2015

Tina Muir

elite runner, training partners

Today I have an extra special blog post for you. Actually, this is probably my most special blog post I have ever shared. Not only is it an elite takeover, but it is by one of my bridesmaids, and one of my best friends in the world. I told you for these posts I let…

Posts by Tina Muir

7 Ways to Make Sure You Do Not Slow Down in a Race

What Elite Runners Eat: A Week of Dinners

Into the Shopping Cart of an Elite Runner (and her husband)

STOP Looking at Your GPS Watch to Run Faster (& enjoy it more too!)

How to Pace the First Half of a Race (to Feel Good for the Second)

Winning the Army Ten Miler: My First Major Win!

Butternut Squash Fries

Building Lifelong Friendships- Rise Run Retreat Recap

Chasing Down a Fast 5k- The Risk That Didn’t Pay Off

Are You Too Slow To Be A Runner?

The Day I Got Lost in a Race- Indy Women’s 5k

Do You Look Like a Runner?

Life as an Elite Athlete at Zap Fitness

Peach and Almond Overnight Oats

Running is Like Wii Golf? Here’s How

Type I Diabetes as an Elite Athlete -Tommy Neal

Gardening- Sarah Crouch

How Controlling Coffee Changed my Game- Esther Erb

Running is like Traveling the Oregon Trail- Patrick Rizzo

The Story of Tina and Frances- Frances Koons

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