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Why Running Isn’t Everything

January 13, 2016

I have talked about this before. If you know me, it is likely we have had this conversation before. It was the reason I started the Be Brave. Be Strong. Be You. Movement, and I intend on keeping it going, showing every single person I possibly can that YOU, yes you, have something to offer…

Let Your Running (and Life) Unfold. You Will Get the Rewards

January 11, 2016

Have you gone through a new year and think “I have actually not even really said what my plan is for the year.” This feels strange even typing. I am a BIG planner, everyone who knows me well knows this, yet for some reason, I actually like the idea of going with the flow a…

Honeymoon: Sydney

January 8, 2016

FIRSTLY, I would like to wish a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the love of my life who turns 36 today! What an appropriate time to reflect back on our honeymoon together, a few of many more memories we will share together. Feels strange writing this now. I am sitting on the plane on my way…

Gained Weight? Me too! Why it is Okay to Indulge

January 6, 2016

Last night (New Years Eve) I arrived back home to Lexington. After almost a month of travel, it felt good to be home. What was even better, is that my good friend Sarah, and her husband Mike were IN our house, Sarah was preparing dinner for the four of us, and they will be staying…

Neely Spence-Gracey: Back Story and History

December 30, 2015

Last few days of 2015! Can you believe it?! I am excited to see what 2016 brings, and hopefully you are too. One person I know is excited to see what happens in 2016 is my friend Neely Spence Gracey, who is running her debut marathon at the Olympic Trials in February. Neely and I…

Andrew Colley

December 18, 2015

A few months ago, I told you about spending a week at Zap Fitness. I had such a wonderful time, and I loved getting to know the athletes that lived there. One person I clicked particularly well with had beautiful, blonde, flowing locks. No, not Sarah, but Andrew Colley. I had never heard of Colley before…

Molly Huddle: Back Story from this US Olympian

December 16, 2015

Do I have a treat for you today? You get to hear from one of the best runners in the world! If you are even remotely interested in running, I am sure you have heard of Molly Huddle, and saw how she DOMINATED the road racing scene this fall. She always comes across as a sweetheart in…

Honey- Sautéed Brussel Sprouts and Carrots

December 14, 2015

You loved Sarah the first few times I had her post (read her elite takeover story, Gardening– trust me, its SO good!), so I thought she had to be there for another Meatless Monday. Check her previous recipe for creamy tomato and basil soup, and you will also learn about our exciting news….speaking of which, Sarah and…

Griff Graves

December 11, 2015

I hope you are enjoying these elite takeovers so far. Today I wanted to share the story of a Zap athlete I got to know while spending a week there. He is such a hard worker, and such a genuine guy. I had no idea he had such impressive results as he was growing up,…

Charlotte Browning

December 9, 2015

It is hard for me to believe that I moved to the US over 9 years ago. It is my home, and my parents said they knew that as soon as I left the first time. Most runners who go to University in the US go for 1-2 years while they complete a masters and use…

Off on our Honeymoon! Our Round the World Trip!

December 4, 2015

I can barely believe this day is here. It seemed like a few weeks ago Steve and I were wedding planning talking about a honeymoon destination, and then it seemed like it was just yesterday we clicked the purchase button and paid for the flights. Now we are here. Honeymoon time, and we are both…

Why I Have Been Seeing a Therapist

December 2, 2015

I am honest. You know that. I know that. I am proud to say that honesty and transparency came from my grandma, or nanny as I used to call her. Nanny Muir was the toughest person I knew, and she always told you the truth. Like that time she told me my legs were chubby…

Creamy Tomato and Basil Soup

November 30, 2015

Happy Monday! For Steve and I, it is HONEYMOON WEEK! How is that even possible!? We are SO excited about it, although frantically running around trying to get things ready. I have a fantastic lineup of guest posts for you coming in the month of December, but today I am giving you a little teaser. By…

The Panic Attack- Cincinnati Thanksgiving Day Race 2015

November 27, 2015

Honesty, Racing Tips

Terrified. That is exactly how I felt this morning when I had a panic attack during my race. At least thats what I think it was. It is what I imagine a panic attack would feel like, and I can see now why those would be so debilitating if they happened often. So lets start from the…

Elite Runner Tina Muir shares the running products she recommends for the runner in your life. This is helpful, and has all the price ranges to make it nice and easy! I want it ALL!

An Elite Runner Guide to Runner Christmas Gifts

November 25, 2015

The Little Things

UPDATE: this blog post is a few years old, but I have links to all the products I am loving and have discount codes to pass along to you, click here to check that out. Never thought I would be the kind of runner to do one of these gift guides, but I have had…

Drink Yourself Healthy with Golden Milk

November 16, 2015

BRR! Not sure if you had the chilly start to your day that we did this weekend, but it was a shock to the system! It is strange for us thinking that the weather is getting colder here, but we are going to be heading to a place that was over 100 F yesterday….in just…

How Do Elite Runners Use Strength Training for Success?

November 13, 2015

A lot of you have requested to hear more about what my strength coach Drew and I get up to in our workouts. I see Drew twice a week for a one hour training session, but he has become so much more than a coach to me. A friend I can count on, and someone I…

5 Tips to Get Over Sickness Before Race Day

November 11, 2015

The Little Things

Does this sound familiar? It’s race week, not only are taper crazies making you paranoid, but you have that sinking feeling in your stomach: I’m sick! Getting sick during marathon taper is not ideal. Running with a cold is never fun, and any distance is going to be tough, but what about racing while sick? Is it…

Racing off Sickness- Follow Your Heart

November 6, 2015

I was not sure what to write about today, as I wanted to feature something that was fresh in my mind, and would hopefully flow out onto the keyboard. I am filled with emotion thinking about my 1:13 half marathon in Philadelphia a few years ago, and although it was not as fast as I…

Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon- 1:13:21(1:08 minute PR!)

November 4, 2015

If you had asked me a week ago if I could guess what I would have run at this race, I would have asked you if I even finished. Last Wednesday was miserable. So bad that my strength coach Drew ended up making me lie on the floor of the gym doing breathing exercises to…