Posts by Tina Muir

Tina Muir

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Take Back Your Life: Stop Controlling, Start Enjoying

June 6, 2016

Then there was a focus on recovery, you HAVE to recover. But when we say these things to ourselves, that we HAVE to recover, we HAVE to sleep, what happens? Well, I don’t know about you, but usually that means my body and mind does the opposite. When I said I NEEEEEDDD to sleep tonight,…

Friday Favorites: Books for Summer Reading

June 3, 2016

Tina Muir

I have never been a huge books person. As much as I try to get myself into it, I tend to go through waves. I will love reading for a while, feel like I can’t get enough of books, buy about 30 books within the space of a few weeks, and then not long after,…

High Fat, High Protein Diet: What EXACTLY Do Elite Runners Eat?

June 1, 2016

Tina Muir

UPDATE: Although I did use this diet for a while, I can now confidently say that I do not think it was good for me long term. I strongly recommend taking a listen to this podcast with Nancy Clark, to hear why I changed my mind. —- I talked about how I felt so much better…

Racing in the European Championships for GB&NI (Amsterdam 2016)

May 30, 2016

Tina Muir

half marathon, racing, team gb

Well. I don’t even know where to begin. This is something I did not see coming. To be totally honest, I did not even know there was a European Championships in an Olympic year, and when I got the email asking if I would like to run, I could not believe my eyes, TWICE in…

Why I Don’t Need My Therapist Anymore (Yay!)

May 25, 2016

Tina Muir

insomnia, sleep, therapy

Okay, I should have written this post a few weeks ago, but I have had lots of running related information to share with you, and I thought that was more important than an update on my life, but it is something I have been wanting to share and I hope it will help you if…

More Fat & Protein, Less Carbs Helped Me Run a 2:37 Marathon!

May 23, 2016

Tina Muir

elite eats, fueling, high fat, high protein, low carb, marathon, paleo, runner food

Diet. I hate the word diet. I am sure a “healthy diet plan” brings up the same association words to me that it does to you; fad, not-gonna-last, weight loss, stupid. I don’t like the idea of making drastic changes to my marathoner diet, and I have made it very clear that I am not…

Mental Freakouts: How to Stay Strong

May 18, 2016

Tina Muir

half marathon, marathon, mental tactics, racing, struggles

It is all good saying be your own best friend, love yourself, be kind to yourself, but lets face it, in that moment, it is not so easy to do that. When those voices in your mind are punishing you, what do you do then? How do you handle those moments? Do elites even have…

2016 Racing Plans and My Next Marathon Revealed!

May 16, 2016

Tina Muir

Whats next? Seems funny writing this right now, as I have been fighting this question from everyone who has asked me over the last few weeks. I wanted to enjoy my celebration of the last month. It was arguably the biggest running month of my life, definitely a turnaround moment, the point where I truly…

Be Kind To Yourself. It Will Save Your Running

May 11, 2016

Tina Muir

inspiration, motivation, supportive

Here is a post about my feelings I had, during a time before Bailey and when I was still training as an Elite full time. I love being able to go back and see what I went through to become who I have now. Another reason why I have found that journaling has been great…

The Best Post Running Workout Meal: Sweet Potato and Avocado Recovery Bowl

May 9, 2016

Tina Muir

avocado, elite eats, recovery food, runner food, sweet potato

If you have seen or read anything nutrition related from me lately, you have heard me talking about this bowl. Thanks to my consultant Tawnee Prazak, I have been introduced to this meal, and I am absolutely hooked. Now, like you probably are right now, I was a bit grossed out by the idea of…

Physical Freakouts: When You NEED to Listen!

May 4, 2016

Tina Muir

half marathon, marathon, racing, struggles

I really do pour my heart into my race recap, and share my fears, my struggles, and my demons with you. It means a lot to me that you enjoy them, and I love that I am able to help you feel like you are not alone. And I have even put all of this…

5 Reasons Why You (Yes, You!) NEED 1-2 Weeks off Running After a Marathon

May 2, 2016

Tina Muir

marathon, motivation, recovery, return to running

I have talked about this before. I have stressed the importance of taking a break from running after a season, and I truly believe this is the case not just for marathons, but your body needs a recovery period after any big race. For ANY runner at ANY distance, you should not really go more than…

The London Marathon 2016 Race Recap (2:37:35)

April 27, 2016

Tina Muir

london, marathon

Somehow, it has been 5 weeks since I left the US. The time that seemed so long has absolutely FLOWN by, and if it wasn’t for Steve waiting at the other end, I would be tempted to stay longer to enjoy more time with friends and family as a “normal person” rather than hyper-focused-on-my-running-person. BUT, today…

FINALLY Broke 2:40! London Marathon 2016 Quick Update

April 25, 2016

Tina Muir

london, marathon

Hi friends! Oh my god. I don’t even know where to start. I am not sure I can start. I should be getting to bed right now, but I just wanted to write a little something. Just to share a few things about the day, and I will get a full recap up later this…

Do Elite Runners Ever Lose Motivation? HECK YES!

April 13, 2016

Tina Muir

inspiration, motivation, struggles

This is a question I get often. Not just from other runners, but from non runners. Is running fun every single time? As much as most people think it looks easy, or we make it look easy, I hope through my blog I have shown you that I have those same doubts, the same voice…

Has Running Become What You Are, Not What You Do? Stop it!

April 11, 2016

Tina Muir

body image, defined by running, mental tactics

One of the things I love the most about being at home in St Albans is seeing family and friends. Okay, that’s not true. THE thing I love the most about being in St Albans is seeing family and friends. It makes my heart so happy that I can spend this time with them, without…

My Running Journey: The Beginning

April 6, 2016

Tina Muir

running back story

Let me start off by talking about where I had come from, and how I had dreamed of the day I would get to represent Great Britain, but I ended up on a tangent, and I apologize for that. However, today I thought I would share my story, from the first time I discovered my…

Build the Life You Want to Live In: How Dreams Come True

April 4, 2016

Tina Muir

dreams, goals

I moved to the US in 2007. Coming up to 10+ years now. At the time, I did not know I would still be there now, although I knew I loved America from our three year stint in the adorable little city of Bloomington, IN when I was a child. We still stayed in touch…

How to Prepare for a Half Marathon: Half Marathon Fuel Strategy

April 2, 2016

Tina Muir

fueling, half marathon, long runs

Everyone knows that nutrition is a huge part of running a fast marathon, that you can’t really make it through a marathon without some kind of fueling, but what about those of us who are running a half marathon? That is still 1-3 hours of running, surely that needs some nutritional attention? Yes, I definitely…

What Was It Like Racing in a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP for your Country?

March 30, 2016

Tina Muir

goals, racing, team gb, world championships

On Monday I shared my feelings about how I felt as 3rd Brit and 49th at the world championships. Those instant, overall feelings about the race, and although there was a little undertone of sadness, which I guess is pretty normal for this kind of situation; It is just so much emotion, so much time, effort,…

Posts by Tina Muir

Take Back Your Life: Stop Controlling, Start Enjoying

Friday Favorites: Books for Summer Reading

High Fat, High Protein Diet: What EXACTLY Do Elite Runners Eat?

Racing in the European Championships for GB&NI (Amsterdam 2016)

Why I Don’t Need My Therapist Anymore (Yay!)

More Fat & Protein, Less Carbs Helped Me Run a 2:37 Marathon!

Mental Freakouts: How to Stay Strong

2016 Racing Plans and My Next Marathon Revealed!

Be Kind To Yourself. It Will Save Your Running

The Best Post Running Workout Meal: Sweet Potato and Avocado Recovery Bowl

Physical Freakouts: When You NEED to Listen!

5 Reasons Why You (Yes, You!) NEED 1-2 Weeks off Running After a Marathon

The London Marathon 2016 Race Recap (2:37:35)

FINALLY Broke 2:40! London Marathon 2016 Quick Update

Do Elite Runners Ever Lose Motivation? HECK YES!

Has Running Become What You Are, Not What You Do? Stop it!

My Running Journey: The Beginning

Build the Life You Want to Live In: How Dreams Come True

How to Prepare for a Half Marathon: Half Marathon Fuel Strategy

What Was It Like Racing in a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP for your Country?

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