Posts by Tina Muir

The One Reminder All Runners Need

I have talked many times before about how important I believe it is to run by feel, that you should try to avoid looking at your GPS watch during workouts (and easy runs), and you should try to just listen to what your body is telling you rather than looking for data, which can be…

Why Add Speed Training to Fall Marathon Preparation?

I wrote this post before my Nanny Jolly passed away. My plans have since changed a little, and I am figuring out a race to do here in England instead, but I am still committed to my training over these next few weeks (even though it is taking a back seat). Here is my plan…

Being an Athlete vs. Being a Skinny Girl Who Runs

I feel some word vomit coming. This is gonna be one of those posts where I can’t stop. Another honesty post, but I have a feeling this one might offend some people. I hope it doesn’t. I hope people see what I am trying to say here, but in the case that you think I…

European Championships Half Marathon 2016: What Happened?

Last Wednesday I gave you part 1 of my European Half Marathon Championships recap, and today I wanted to share the actual race. Yep. Those doubts, the fears, and the fact it took all my willpower not to drop out! Ready to jump on board my struggle bus? Make sure you read the previous post…

Friday Favorites: Amsterdam Special

Thought I wasnt gonna have any inspiration to get another post out this week, but thought I would share a few favorite things from our trip to Amsterdam as I am expecting that I will not get to it after Nashville….will seem so long ago. For those of you who are interested, here were some…

European Championships Half Marathon 2016: Ouch

First and foremost, I want to take a moment to thank you. To each and every one of you who took the time to wish me good luck, cheer for me as I ran, or send me a message after the race. It means so much, and I know everyone has been through some kind…

Amsterdam (European Championships) Here We Come!

Steve and I head to Amsterdam tomorrow, and I am excited to see what the Netherlands has to offer. Well….enjoy the view from my hotel room for most of it as I rest up and prepare for the race a few days later 😉 I will save the exploring for afterwards. On Sunday the 10th of…

Friday Favorites: My Favorites 🙂

July already. Maaaann time just flies by. That means we are already in the month of the European Championships, and in just over a weeks time I will get the opportunity to represent my country for the second time this year in a Championship. Only this time it is bigger, and better! Okay, so technically…

My Running Story: Part 2- The Climb (and Fall)

I have already shared the first part of my running journey with you, and as I am lacking motivation with what to write about, I thought maybe I could share the next installment of my running journey. Last time I began with the very beginning, my first running experiences, but I left off when I…

The Struggle Bus: Training for the European Championships 2016

Tired. If I were to use one word to describe how I feel right now, that would be it. When Great Britain and Northern Ireland asked me if I wanted to represent them in the European Championships Steve and I were over the moon. It is funny how the world works. Earlier in the year,…

Sneaking Speed into Your Training

When I was in college at Ferris State, as we lived in Northern Michigan, there was snow on the ground for at least 4 months a year. This made training for track races kind of difficult. Lots of mile repeats around an industrial park with semi trucks coming within inches of your arm. Lots of…

Why I Started Drinking Coffee After 27 Years of Never

Throughout the first 27 years of my life, if anyone had even mentioned the word coffee, my nose would scrunch. Bleugh. When we were talking about Team Ice Cream, and I asked all of my support network which ice cream flavor was their favorite, when Drew said Coffee, I was disgusted. How could coffee be your favorite flavor of…

Doubt Yourself Before a Race? Read This

Most people tend to either love the few days before a race, soaking in all of the excitement, buzz, and anticipation of the race day….or hate it. I am in the hate it category. I find I just want to get to race day, to the moment where I can challenge myself and see what…

UVA Speed Clinic Round 3

Seems like only yesterday we got back from our trip….but really, it was, as we only got back on Saturday early morning, but today we are off to Michigan for the week to spend some time with Steve’s family and go to my good friend Bree’s wedding at the end of the week. Last week,…

Friday Favorites: Thrive Market

I have always been someone who enjoyed putting the time in to create my own food. This blog started off as a blog to document my sugary filled dessert recipes, but I still enjoyed making them myself! The blog eventually transitioned into making my own dinners, and now I make almost everything myself. However, the…

11 Runner Friendly Meal Ideas for Healthy Eating

I thought I would share with you some of my favorite recipes and food combinations that I have been eating for meals since making these dietary changes. I think you all think it is much more complex than it actually is. I do like to change recipes all the time. I would say well over…