The Ups and Downs of Running….and Life

Tina Muir
Honesty
On my About Me page, I talk a lot about my running journey, and what I have accomplished so far. While training for a marathon and I thought it may be interesting for people to read about what I am doing to prepare. I am considering writing a weekly post about my training, and my…
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What to Eat After a Hard Workout or Race

Tina Muir
Racing Tips, Training Tips
Along with my post on What to Eat Before a Race/Workout this post helps me out A LOT. Although your regular run fueling should consist of both carbohydrates and protein, it becomes CRITICAL that you consume enough of each of those after working out hard. Just take a listen to the chat with Nancy Clark on how we…
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Hearty Greek Yogurt Oatmeal Pancakes are perfect for post run refueling!

Hearty Oatmeal and Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Tina Muir
Recipes
Last Sunday I ran my longest run ever; 20.2 miles….I add the .2 because that means I was only 6 miles short of the full marathon distance I will race next month. On the drive back from my run, all I could think about was food. As you can imagine I was STARVING, and the no…
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No Bake Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

Tina Muir
Recipes
As it is less than two months until my debut marathon, I am trying my best to eat the correct, nutritious foods to supplement my training, while satisfying my sweet tooth enough so I do not overeat other foods trying to fill the void (in the past I ended up putting on weight when I gave up…
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Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup

Tina Muir
Recipes
It is not quite cold enough for winter soups, but I wanted to bring the crockpot out of hiding, and a soup is always a safe bet. I always try to make sure my soups are hearty and filling, as there is nothing worse than a canned soup that is literally broth with some soggy…
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Moroccan Chicken Couscous

Tina Muir
Recipes
As my kitchen skills improve, and more of my recipes are turning out to be a great success, my confidence to try new cushiness is growing. I spent a little time last week researching Moroccan flavorings, and came up with this Moroccan couscous. This is an extremely flavorful dish, your tastebuds are treated to a…
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Banana and Walnut Whole Wheat Muffins

Tina Muir
Recipes
Sometimes I take a picture of something I have made, and I think to myself “this is it!”, the photo that is going to make me a star. My Pinterest following will explode, and my blog will never be the same again. However, I have learned that part of a being a blogger, is that…
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Thai Chopped Chicken Salad

Tina Muir
Recipes
I intended to call this a Cobb salad, but unfortunately, when I asked my friend Mr. Wikipedia what ingredients were in a Cobb salad, he responded; “A good way to remember the components is to use the acronym EAT COBB: Egg, Avocado, Tomato, Chicken, Onion, Bacon, Blue cheese”. Although this is a handy way to remember the…
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Sesame Stir Fry Shrimp

Tina Muir
Recipes
As my cooking skills improve and my confidence grows in the kitchen, I am becoming more adventurous with the meals I am creating. This week, I decided to tackle one of the foods I have always wanted to try; shrimp.   I considered making a creamy shrimp-y pasta at first, but decided I would make use…
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Homemade Veggie Pizza with a Honey Wheat Crust

Tina Muir
Recipes
My family loves going out to eat at a pub near our house in St Albans called the Wicked Lady. They have a wonderful menu that features many appealing main meals to suit every preference. Everything is made to a very high standard so you have every confidence that whatever you get, it will be good. However, no…
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Spiced Haitian Chicken and Rice

Tina Muir
Recipes
While visiting friends this summer, I was cooked a meal that sounded rather strange. However, I wanted to be open minded, and good job too as it was really good, in a very unique way! The recipe came from Haiti, and contained an ingredient I had always wanted to try; plantains. I was not sure what…
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Smoked Salmon Summer Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing

Tina Muir
Recipes
I try to introduce new healthy meals to my family in the hope that they will make them again. After three days of eating out, I decided that a salad was a good bet, and I adapted this Salmon Vegetable Salad with Miso Dressing recipe to suit my family’s preferences and make it more accessible (I…
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Oatmeal Avocado Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tina Muir
Recipes
I have officially set my very determined eyes on the next prize….well two prizes actually 1. To run my first marathon this year in HOPEFULLY under 2:40 2. To set up my own business, providing a convenient, simple method for people to eat healthier meals I have already started my training for the Philadelphia Marathon…
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Southwestern Zuccini Boats

Tina Muir
Recipes
Over the past few months, I have been thinking a lot about where I want to take this blog. It has continued to develop over the last year, and I have come to a conclusion. It is time to move away from sweet recipes. As I have mentioned before, I believe in balance, so I…
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Crunchy Thai Quinoa Vegetable Salad

Tina Muir
Recipes
I have known for a long time that Americans LOVE their peanut butter, but this week it became apparent to me just how much I love it. As I thought about what healthy meal I could make, all that I could think about was the recipe I had found for Crunchy Thai Quinoa with Ginger…
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Thai Spinach Salad Pita Pockets

Tina Muir
Recipes
  Have you ever been on a trip where you have to eat every meal out, and healthy eating goes out the window? I often find I come back craving fruits and vegetables, and want to get healthy as soon as possible. Usually, this means a few days of vegetarian recipes that are easy to make,…
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