Honesty

Why We ALL Need to Throw Away the Scale NOW!

September 26, 2016

It seems almost comical that this is the post I came up with this week. I always used to see posts like this and think PSHHH whatever! Using a scale doesn’t work for you, but it DOES work for me. It keeps me in check, and keeps me on track to reach my racing weight for…

Your Health is More Important Than Anything Else

September 14, 2016

Tina Muir

blood work, health, inside tracker, iron for runners

I have noticed a theme among friends and family lately….well, actually myself too. Maybe it is one of those things where once you start to notice it, it seems like everyone around you is doing it, or it is everywhere you go. Either way, I like it. I have put more of a focus on…

Why It is Okay if You Do Not Miss Running

September 5, 2016

Tina Muir

return to running, struggles

I will share a bit more about what we will be doing over the next few weeks, but for today, I wanted to talk about something that others may go through that we feel too embarrassed to share about. What if you take your time off running, and you do not really miss it? During my…

Why Are We So Mean to Ourselves, But So Loving to Others?

August 31, 2016

Tina Muir

mental tactics, struggles

I am in my reflection phase right now. After a season of training, during my time off, I always think back over how things have gone. The mistakes I have made, and what I can do better as we move forward. I am excited to move into marathon training for California International on December 4th,…

7 Reasons to Make Time for Running (or Exercise) During Stressful Times

August 3, 2016

Tina Muir

mental tactics, running as stress relief

I have always heard people saying that running was their stress relief. Usually it was mother runners who had young children at home, but it seemed like stress relief was one of the main reasons people run. It was their “me” time, their time to process all the stresses in their lives. I had experienced…

Are You Going to the Olympics? STOP Letting Others Ruin Your Self Esteem

August 1, 2016

Tina Muir

“Are you going to the olympics?” I have had that question pretty much since the day I started running. It is the ultimate accomplishment, the only way most people will think you have truly made it. It is also the only event in the world that even non runners understand and see how important it…

Being an Athlete vs. Being a Skinny Girl Who Runs

July 20, 2016

Tina Muir

I feel some word vomit coming. This is gonna be one of those posts where I can’t stop. Another honesty post, but I have a feeling this one might offend some people. I hope it doesn’t. I hope people see what I am trying to say here, but in the case that you think I…

Friday Favorites: Amsterdam Special

July 15, 2016

Tina Muir

Thought I wasnt gonna have any inspiration to get another post out this week, but thought I would share a few favorite things from our trip to Amsterdam as I am expecting that I will not get to it after Nashville….will seem so long ago. For those of you who are interested, here were some…

Amsterdam (European Championships) Here We Come!

July 4, 2016

Tina Muir

Steve and I head to Amsterdam tomorrow, and I am excited to see what the Netherlands has to offer. Well….enjoy the view from my hotel room for most of it as I rest up and prepare for the race a few days later 😉 I will save the exploring for afterwards. On Sunday the 10th of…

My Running Story: Part 2- The Climb (and Fall)

June 29, 2016

Tina Muir

I have already shared the first part of my running journey with you, and as I am lacking motivation with what to write about, I thought maybe I could share the next installment of my running journey. Last time I began with the very beginning, my first running experiences, but I left off when I…

Doubt Yourself Before a Race? Read This

June 15, 2016

Tina Muir

Most people tend to either love the few days before a race, soaking in all of the excitement, buzz, and anticipation of the race day….or hate it. I am in the hate it category. I find I just want to get to race day, to the moment where I can challenge myself and see what…

Take Back Your Life: Stop Controlling, Start Enjoying

June 6, 2016

Tina Muir

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

Racing the World Half Marathon Championships: A Blessing in Disguise?

March 8, 2016

Tina Muir

racing, team gb, world half marathon

Hello! Surprised to see me? Not sure I have ever done a Tuesday post, but today is a special occasion. Many of you know I have been training very hard for the World Half Marathon Championships, and the selection decision was made on March 7th. I wanted to share the story with you right now…

Running in London Photography Shoot with Matt Yeoman

February 24, 2016

Tina Muir

london, runners body type, saucony

When I was a senior in college, I was a bridesmaid for a friend in a summer wedding. Her photographer was fantastic and made everyone in the party feel relaxed and comfortable within a few minutes. That evening, with a few drinks in my system, I told him that someday when I got married, he…

Why Running Isn’t Everything

January 13, 2016

Tina Muir

friendship, motivation

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

Tina Muir

control, goals, motivation, struggles

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…

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

January 6, 2016

Tina Muir

body image, weight gain

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…

Honesty

Why We ALL Need to Throw Away the Scale NOW!

Your Health is More Important Than Anything Else

Why It is Okay if You Do Not Miss Running

Why Are We So Mean to Ourselves, But So Loving to Others?

7 Reasons to Make Time for Running (or Exercise) During Stressful Times

Are You Going to the Olympics? STOP Letting Others Ruin Your Self Esteem

Being an Athlete vs. Being a Skinny Girl Who Runs

Friday Favorites: Amsterdam Special

Amsterdam (European Championships) Here We Come!

My Running Story: Part 2- The Climb (and Fall)

Doubt Yourself Before a Race? Read This

Take Back Your Life: Stop Controlling, Start Enjoying

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

Do Elite Runners Ever Lose Motivation? HECK YES!

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

Racing the World Half Marathon Championships: A Blessing in Disguise?

Running in London Photography Shoot with Matt Yeoman

Why Running Isn’t Everything

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

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

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