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Mental Training

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 being said, I want this…

5 Ways to STOP Late Night Overeating

October 29, 2014

The Little Things

We have all been there. After a long day out, you come home, exhausted, and it doesn’t matter if you are still full from dinner, you find yourself heading towards the kitchen with no willpower to stop yourself from reaching to those foods you know you should not be eating, especially at this time of night.…

Find Your Strong- Is the “Runner” Body Image Finally Changing for the Better?

October 22, 2014

Honesty

Over the past few years, there has been a great deal of media attention about our obsession with body image, and its effect on females, particularly young girls. I have always been very sensitive to eating disorders, as I have a lot of close friends and family who have been battling it for many years. It is…

Elite Runner Tina Muir shares her signature meatless monday meal. This butternut squash lasagna is packed with healthy vegetables, and uses cottage cheese instead of ricotta to lighten up the meal. SO good!

Butternut Squash Lasagna 2.0

October 20, 2014

Today, I am going to share something special with you. It is a Marvelous Meatless Monday after all! I am in a good mood after a lovely weekend with Steve. On Saturday we went for a hike in the Red River Gorge National Forest, which was so incredibly beautiful. I even walked about 2.25 miles…

The Elite Experience- Chicago Marathon 2014

October 17, 2014

Honesty, Racing Tips

Thank you so much for all the positive feedback on my post on about the race. I was hesitant to put it up as it was SO long, and thought it may get boring, but it seemed like everyone enjoyed reading my raw, emotional response to the race. The feedback was so wonderful, and makes…

Chicago Marathon 2014- The Race

October 15, 2014

Originally, I had intended on writing about my experience as an elite first; the VIP treatment, the wonderful weekend, the after race excitement, but I just feel like I should cover the race itself first, as after all, that was what this was all about. While it is fresh in my mind, and I am…

This homemade bread recipe has finally been perfected. Elite athlete Tina Muir enjoys this every week to help fuel her training. I can't wait to make it again! SO good with nut butter!

Homemade Whole Wheat Bread

October 13, 2014

Happy Marvelous (I might change my mind on that one as I take my first step out of bed :P) Monday! Thanks so much to everyone who sent me a message yesterday. I am sure you saw that 2:45 was not what I wanted at the Chicago marathon, but it is a step in the…

Chicago Marathon Q&A

October 9, 2014

Tomorrow morning I leave for Chicago, and I cannot believe it is here already! I am very thankful that I have been given a room for two nights, along with all the luxuries that elite athletes are given to make sure we are able to perform to our best. I am nervous, but reading blogging friends…

The Proposal

October 1, 2014

Life Events

Looking for the entire collection of wedding posts? Find them here! The proposal…..no, not the movie, (although I guess it is not too far off as I am a driven, career oriented foreigner), this is our proposal. How Steve proposed to me last Saturday! The last few days have been an absolute whirlwind. I feel…

Using fall favorite ingredients to create a delicious, quick salad to speed recovery

Kale, Butternut Squash and Feta Salad

September 29, 2014

Happy Marvelous Monday, this weekend really was marvelous! Flew by in the blink of an eye, but I have some BIG NEWS……for those of you who do not already know…..I AM ENGAGED!! Steve proposed this weekend! Thank you so much to everyone who has congratulated us! I will do a post on Wednesday, Meatless Monday still…

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!

A Runners Guide for How to Use a Dynamic Warm Up

September 24, 2014

The Little Things, Training Tips

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 needs me for some interaction.…

Pumpkin Pie Pancakes

September 22, 2014

Firstly, please bear with my website for the next few days. I am testing out some different features, meaning it will be changing quite a bit over the next few days. Hopefully it will be back in full working order by the end of the week. To anyone intending to move their blog from Blogger to…

25 Must Have Items for Race Day- An Elite Guide

September 17, 2014

I am not sure if it was the teen magazines, or the celebrity gossip magazines I used to read, but one of them used to feature a “Peek inside a celebrity purse/handbag”. I remember enjoying that particular section, as it showed that celebrities are human….what!? Yes, they too have a wallet in their bag AND…

The Road Half Marathon Recap

September 15, 2014

Race Recaps

Happy Monday! Before I get into my race recap, and Meatless Monday recipe, I would love if after reading, you hop on over to Run to the Finish, and check out my guest post on Amanda’s blog about Is running different for men and women? I hope everyone had a marvelous weekend filled with whatever…

Why You Should NOT Set a Time Goal for Your Next Marathon

September 12, 2014

Honesty, Racing Tips

Measuring performance in running is very different to most other sports. It is totally up to you. Sure, you can be part of a team that qualifies for other races. You can compete against other people to chase medals or records. Other runners can inspire you to run better than you would have without their…

Peach Crumble Steel Cut Oatmeal

September 1, 2014

Happy Meatless Monday! I would like to welcome Deborah from Confessions of a Mother Runner to Meatless Monday as we will now be joining forces to co-host Meatless Monday (complete with thumbnails) to spread the movement, and help share the best meatless recipes around. We will still be celebrating Marvelous Mondays, as optimism and gratitude…

Racing as an Elite; Crim Festival of Races 10 Mile Recap

August 25, 2014

Happy Marvelous Monday! Today is a special Monday post as I raced this weekend. Next week, Deborah and I will begin co-hosting our Meatless Monday Linkup (and thumbnails will be back), so please spend this week thinking of recipes to share! I am all packed up, but hanging around in Michigan for an extra week,…

How to Run in the Heat: Tips for Summer Running

August 15, 2014

Training Tips

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 running and what to wear…

Super Super Sweet Potatoes

August 11, 2014