Posts by Tina Muir

Tina Muir
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Life as a British Elite Runner in America

Tina Muir
struggles
First….a little background Most of you know that I work full time for Runners Connect (UPDATE: I stopped working for Runners Connect in March 2017.) That is a little different to a lot of runners at my level, as American elites are able to dedicate their a larger chunk of their time to chasing down those running…

Life as the Significant Other of an Elite Runner

Tina Muir
Steve
If the title didnt give it away, I did not write this post, it was written by Steve. I did not give him any  pointers of what to write. If you can believe it, I did not tell him to write any of this, and I have edited it minimally. My edits are in italics…
This delicious, healthy pizza is made with pureed beets instead of tomato sauce. Absolutely delicious, and a favorite of elite runner @tinamuir88

Beet Pizza with Feta and Spinach

Tina Muir
dinner, pizza, vegetarian
*Note- Sorry this sent out yesterday, someone was not paying attention to when February started! Those of you who signed up for my newsletter got a sneak peak! Okay, bear with me here. I know this sounds REALLY weird, and I am sure a heck of a lot of people are turning their noses up…

Back to the Beginning; Form Change Update

Tina Muir
running form
Firstly, let me just say this has been an incredibly slow process I learned from the UVA Speed Clinic as things are actually starting to move in the right direction! But I learned a lot and you can see the difference in my strides below and In my races now. Here was how my experience went.…
This Crunchy Cashew Salad with Honey Ginger Dressing is a great nutrient dense meal that elite runner Tina Muir enjoys to fuel her training.

Crunchy Cashew Salad with Honey Ginger Dressing

Tina Muir
dinner, lunch, salad, vegetarian
Happy Marvelous Meatless Monday! I feel like maybe I should make that even more of a tongue twister to say….how about, Morning my marvelous meatless monday mates! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend, I had some time to do some errands I have been putting off, including updating my blog, which I have been wanting…

Be Brave, Be Strong, Be You!

Tina Muir
body image
I have talked about this a few times now, on my Find Your Strong post, and my Weight Fluctuations post. I also had a guest post from Becca about her struggles with overcoming her eating disorder. I said it before, and I am gonna say it again; I think things are changing. I think the dawn…
This Tempeh Rainbow Stir Fry with Thai Peanut Dressing from elite runner Tina Muir is a delicious, healthy, meatless monday meal!

Tempeh Rainbow Stir Fry with Thai Peanut Dressing

Tina Muir
dinner, vegetarian
After a 5 day rest from running, I am starting back again today. Today begins marathon training for London, which is very exciting, and Steve and I have made an agreement that as of today, we are going to cut back on our sugar intake. I have not done a very good job these past…

The Anti-Goal

Tina Muir
goals, motivation
Happy 2015! At the beginning of a new year, there is always a lot of discussion about what you would like to achieve for the next 12 months and beyond. I am usually a little hesitant around this time, as I tend to have goals that do not start from January, instead they start whenever the appropriate time…
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.

5 Ways to Stay Motivated During Long Runs

Tina Muir
long runs, marathon, motivation
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 to creep in, so what…
Elite runner Tina Muir shares a healthy meatless monday meal to start your detox after overindulging during the holidays.

Sweet Potato Tempeh Skillet

Tina Muir
dinner, lunch, vegetarian
Good Morning friends! How was your Christmas? Apologies for the lack of communication last week, but Steve and I were making the most of being back in Michigan. I had lots of fun times with my future in-laws, who made sure I felt very welcomed, and saw quite a few friends….but not as many as…
Elite runner Tina Muir shares her experience with the UVA SPEED clinic to fix inefficiencies as a marathoner.

UVA SPEED Clinic

Tina Muir
running form
As you know, I have had quite a few setbacks this year. As the rest of my life seemed to slot into place, my running appeared to be moving in the wrong direction. In the build up to Chicago, I felt weak, and had injuries to restrict my training even more. As you saw, I…
These cranberry and white chocolate pancakes are a healthy way to make the most of the festive season, without sacrificing flavor! Perfect for a special breakfast!

Cranberry and White Chocolate Pancakes

Tina Muir
breakfast, pancakes
Firstly, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who commented on my struggles in my Year of Running, or on Becca’s Finding Myself posts last week. We were both so grateful for your support, and it truly means a lot to me that I am surrounded by such wonderful, supportive people. Thank you! It’s…

Weight Fluctuations for Elite Athletes

Tina Muir
body image
I think you know by now that I eat healthy meals. I think you also know that I like my sweets. I often struggle to keep my sweet tooth under control, and there is a reason my blog started off being called Insatiable Sweet tooth. That being said, this post is not about my sweets,…
Chipotle Style Fish Bowls are delicious for an easy, nutritionally dense fuel for runners!

Chipotle Style Fish Bowls

Tina Muir
fish
I have mentioned before, that I love to replicate restaurant meals at home. I try to make healthier versions of them, as they are usually calorie bombs, but when it comes to Chipotle, there is really not too much you can do to make it healthier. It is already pretty packed with nutritious foods….if you…
This hip opening yoga sequence for runners has really helped me feel better on runs! I do it 4-5 times a week!

Hip Opening Yoga Stretches for Runners

Tina Muir
cross training, yoga
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 to me by my sponsors,…

Sizzlefish Haddock with Honey Mustard Sauce

Tina Muir
dinner, fish
In an effort to fine tune my fueling in the past few months, I have been trying to make sure we have fish at least once per week. At first this was very difficult as I seemed to only remember this at random points during the week; a wednesday afternoon, while sleeping on a friday,…
This Berry and Kale Quinoa Salad from elite runner Tina Muir can be enjoyed hot or cold, and is a wonderful way to bring winter and summer together for a nutritious meal year round. This is a great runner meal! Oh yum! @tinamuir88

Berry Quinoa Kale Salad

Tina Muir
dinner, lunch, quinoa, salad, vegetarian
Good Morning! It is a marvelous monday indeed! Did you see my Exciting Announcement? Today I start my position as Community Manager for Runners Connect! Is it pathetic that I am actually excited about working. I have felt like a lazy slob the last few months, and it feels good to be able to put…