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Honesty, Training Tips

I know there has to be a happy medium to many things, but I feel time after a marathon is crucial time for you to rest your system as well as show a little appreciation for what you have been through. Here is how I felt while being an Elite, as well as right now.…

London Marathon- The Reflection

May 13, 2015

You have read my race recap and I covered the elite experience and build up. As you know, I did have a great race, and it really was the most enjoyable race I have ever run, but was that just down to good luck? I am sure you already know the answer to this; absolutely not. Anyone…

Letting go of Perfection

May 8, 2015

Honesty

I have spent time on the podcast making sure things are correct. I have been looking at many new projects I have lined up, do they make sense? Are people going to like them? Or am I just rambling on again? I spent time getting images together and editing them to make sure they fit…

The London Marathon Pre-Race Elite Experience

May 6, 2015

Thank you so much for all your support and feedback over the past week. Wow. I just cannot believe (well….actually knowing you all I can) just how happy you are for me to do well. Honestly, I am not really sure why. I did not undergo anything special, and I know a heck of a…

This Date and Nut Granola from elite runner Tina Muir is absolutely delicious, and perfect with milk, yogurt, on ice cream, or even just on its own. Yum!

Date & Nut Granola

May 4, 2015

Recipes

Well hello there! I am officially back in Lexington and as amazing as my time at home was, it will be good to get back into a routine (and see Steve of course!). The second week at home absolutely flew by, and I got to see a lot of people, but did not burn myself…

How to Get Over a Bad Race

May 1, 2015

Mental Training, Training Tips

Hello Friends! Anyway, today I have a guest post from one of my favorite bloggers out there….I am sure you have heard of her, if not, you need to check her out NOW! I am honored to have Amanda Loudin, aka Miss Zippy. We have become great friends over the last year, and she is someone…

The London Marathon 2015- A Dream Come True

April 29, 2015

Well…..I did it. I accomplished what I set out to do. I did not have a time goal. I did not look at my watch. I did not worry about “making up time”, but what I did do, was exactly what I intended to do; Enjoy it. Running the London Marathon was the most incredible…

Lindsay Cotter from Cotter Crunch shares 5 reasons athletes need to eat fish. If you want to stay healthy, and run to your potential, you need to check this out, and try her rosemary and orange zest salmon recipe!

5 Reasons For Athletes To Eat Fish

April 17, 2015

Nutrition Features

A few years ago I had my first guest blogger for you. Lindsay Cotter! I have known Lindsay pretty much from the start of my blogging/podcast journey, and even though she is one of the busiest people I know, she has a heart of gold, and always wants to help others! I am so excited…

Elite runner Tina Muir talks about how "doing the best you can" does not always mean going hard. Sometimes going easy is what your body needs, and this post explains how to run easy.

Redefining “Do The Best You Can”

April 1, 2015

Mental Training, Training Tips

A good while ago, I sat down and started writing. Before I knew it, I had an entire post written on why running easy is so hard. Completely unplanned, but I felt that it was worth sharing. I was shocked to see the response by the end of the day, not just from comments, but from…

Elite runner Tina Muir interviews 15:12 5k collegiate runner, Emily Sisson to talk about how you can get the most out of your body, and how to avoid the comparison trap.

Inspirational Interview- Emily Sisson

March 27, 2015

Training Tips

Today I have a special treat for you. Since I was in college, I have always looked up to my guest today. She has dominated the collegiate distance scene for many years; and I loved watching her racing. You know I am all about embracing who you are, (read my Be Brave, Be Strong, Be…

Fuel Your Recovery- Supplements

March 25, 2015

I did not intend to make this a whole post of its own, but it did not really match with any of the other topics, so here it is. I just wanted to make a shorter post about my thoughts on supplements. I am not a big fan of them overall, as I believe you…

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.

5 Reasons Why Running Easy is So Hard

March 20, 2015

Mental Training, Training Tips

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 run too hard, either the…

3rd Place at the Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon Race Recap

March 18, 2015

One of the downsides of only posting Monday, Wednesday, Friday, is that I do not get to recap my weekends as well as I would like…..probably a good thing for your sake, as you do not have to listen to me ramble on about my weekend. Instead you can hear read my ramble today! It…

Elite runner Tina Muir shares a delicious healthy dessert from Running on Veggies. These chickpea blondies are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth, without worrying about your training.

Chickpea Blondies- Running on Veggies

March 16, 2015

Recipes

Happy Monday! Thank you to everyone who took the time to congratulate me on my Half Marathon this weekend! I have a race recap of the Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon coming up this Wednesday, but if you did not know, I had a very positive race, in the pouring rain to finish 3rd…

Elite runner Tina Muir describes the importance of active release and graston technique as therapy for runners, especially when training for a marathon to keep injuries at bay, and help your muscles handle the stresses of training.

Fuel Your Recovery- Active Release Therapy and Graston Technique

March 11, 2015

I have talked about the importance of massage, compression, and recovery boots, and today I am going to talk about something a little more specific that you may or may not have heard of/used (other than when I bring it up), but something that is SO important for runners, especially if you have anything that is…

Fuel Your Recovery- Massage and Compression

March 6, 2015

Today I would like to talk about some of the forms of therapy I use to keep my muscles as happy……well, as happy as they can be for someone running 80-90 miles a week! Massage/Foam Rolling Most Mondays I have a one hour massage with Karen Keys to work on specific muscles that are tight, as…

Elite Runner Tina Muir shares the aspects of recovery that keep her body strong during marathon training, and how you can apply them to your training to make sure you are race ready for your next marathon.

Fuel Your Recovery- Fuel and Sleep

February 27, 2015

I am well into this segment of training, and that means recovery is so critical. If I am going to make it to the start (and finish) line healthy, I need to make recovery a priority, probably even more of a priority than the hard workouts themselves. After all, it is better to go into…

The Week That Could Have Changed It All

February 20, 2015

Honesty

Last weekend I thought about writing an update post. I was trying to get ahead with my blogging as we had a busy week planned, and we are heading up to Michigan City this weekend (CAKE and CATERING TESTING! EEEKKK!). On Sunday night, I created a new post, and began to think about what I…

This vegetarian pad thai a great recovery meal for runners, made by elite runner Tina Muir.

Vegetable Pad Thai

February 16, 2015