Running, Sustainability & Real Life

In my blog you’ll find pieces of my journey, reflections, lessons, and insights I hope you’ll carry with you.

Posts by admin

Back To All Blog Posts

20 Mar 2015

Elite Runner Tina Muir talks about why we find it so hard to run easy, and what we can do to make sure we recover fully to race to our potential, when it really matters.

Mental Training, Training Tips

20 Mar 2015

5 Reasons Why Running Easy is So Hard

Although there are many benefits of running, the one that lures most of us is the success we get when we run faster. The endorphin rush is better, the satisfaction and pride is strong, and it feels good to know your hard work is paying off. Sometimes though, when you have…

09 Jan 2015

Elite runner Tina Muir shares another secret of success- how to run in the snow

Training Tips

09 Jan 2015

Secrets of Success- 10 Tips for Running in the Snow

It almost seems comical typing this post now that I moved to Kentucky…..although I will probably jinx it now, but after 5 years of living in the northern part of Michigan, I had my fair share of days spent running in snow. As thankful as I am to be away from…

31 Dec 2014

Elite runner Tina Muir shares her insight on what she thinks about during runs to prepare. Great motivation on how to get the most out of your running.

Mental Training

31 Dec 2014

5 Ways to Stay Motivated During Long Runs

If you are not a runner, the chances are, you have asked me about what I think about during all those miles of running, or how I do not get bored. Running 70-90 miles a week, mostly alone, means a lot of thinking, and plenty of time for those negative thoughts…

14 Nov 2014

This hip opening yoga sequence for runners has really helped me feel better on runs! I do it 4-5 times a week!

Training Tips

14 Nov 2014

Hip Opening Yoga Stretches for Runners

There are those times you have to go back to square one, when it comes to injuries, because the intensity of marathon training really doesn’t allow injuries any time to properly heal, and the race itself can make things even worse. Some of my recovery products have been graciously provided…

05 Nov 2014

Elite runner Tina Muir shares her 5 best tips to stay motivated when you stop running PBs/PRs at every race. It can be so frustrating, but these tips really help!

Mental Training

05 Nov 2014

5 Tips for Staying Motivated When You Stop Running PBs

I still get the excitement of starting again after a season break (you can read why it is so important to take time off HERE), I definitely get the rush when I race/workout to the best of my ability, and I am guilty of making rookie errors over and over. That…

24 Sep 2014

Elite Athlete Tina Muir shares her Secrets to Success: Active Warm Up. These video demonstrations are really easy to follow, and help you feel much better on your runs!

Training Tips

24 Sep 2014

A Runners Guide for How to Use a Dynamic Warm Up

Cliff notes version of this post? A dynamic warm up is CRITICAL to your running. But let’s start with a little story to demonstrate why. I have talked about trying to get in the warms ups I need to but sometimes I am just hurrying before Bailey wakes up or…

15 Aug 2014

Training Tips

15 Aug 2014

How to Run in the Heat: Tips for Summer Running

Running in the summer can make training really hard. Especially if you have a fall marathon, you know you need to get out there, but how do you do it without feeling like you are going to pass out at any second? Well, firstly I would check out my article on summer…

21 Jul 2014

Training Tips

21 Jul 2014

Adapting to Weather Changes: Humidity

Weather can really mess us up. We can train hard, have everything right, and then at the last second, a weather change can make our entire race plan go down the toilet. Humidity is definitely one of those bad weather situations that can cause a drastic decline in performance. BUT,…

02 Jun 2014

Training Tips

02 Jun 2014

8 Reasons You Should Take Time Off From Running

Of all my Secret to Success posts, I honestly think this is one of the most important, and one of the most overlooked factors when it comes to peaking for the races that you care about the most. I am gonna be bold and say that it is okay to…

23 May 2014

Training Tips

23 May 2014

How Running Drills Will Help You Run Faster

As an elite runner, it is important to put a lot of time and effort into making sure you do everything you can to be successful. However, if you have read my blog for any amount of time, you will know that I pride myself on being easy to relate…