Running, Sustainability & Real Life

In my blog you’ll find pieces of my journey, reflections, lessons, and insights I hope you’ll carry with you.

Nutrition Features

Tina Muir - Sustainable Running
Nutrition Features
Tina Muir - Sustainable Running

How Do I Know If I Have RED-S?

What are the symptoms of RED-S? Amenorrhea (the absence of a menstrual cycle) is the most obvious one, but there are many others. Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport can also lead to osteopenia/osteoporosis, stress fractures, gastrointestinal issues, mental health challenges, and many other harmful effects.

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Beyond Running, Nutrition Features

Athletic Amenorrhea: How Does Running Affect Your Period?

UPDATE: Since writing this article, I have taken EVERYTHING I learned in my journey to get my period back, and wrote a book on the topic, so you have everything I know about amenorrhea in one place. This book is written for runners who have lost their period, but regardless…
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When Your Indulging Wreaks Havoc

Who doesn’t like to indulge after a hard race?? Yeah everyone does. I mean you have accomplished something great just by completing the training and taking that first step onto the starting line, you deserve it. Here were some of my feelings about maybe indulging for a little TOO long…
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Why Food Prep? Exactly How to Do It (Without Breaking the Bank)

I have noticed that most people tend to fall in one of three camps when it comes to dinners. Eat out often, eat the leftovers for other meals, and repeat the cycle all over again Stop by a local supermarket most days in a week, picking up what you need…
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How to Find Healthy, Nutritious Food While Traveling

Over the past few years I have traveled more than I ever could have expected. Either way, traveling adds another complication when you are chasing down some big goals, as you want to do the best you can to eat foods that fuel your training. Sure, when you travel, you might research…
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11 Runner Friendly Meal Ideas for Healthy Eating

I thought I would share with you some of my favorite recipes and food combinations that I have been eating for meals since making these dietary changes. I think you all think it is much more complex than it actually is. I do like to change recipes all the time.…
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Honesty, Nutrition Features

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

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…
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Nutrition Features, Training Tips

More Fat & Protein, Less Carbs Helped Me Run a 2:37 Marathon!

Diet. I hate the word diet. I am sure a “healthy diet plan” brings up the same association words to me that it does to you; fad, not-gonna-last, weight loss, stupid. I don’t like the idea of making drastic changes to my marathoner diet, and I have made it very…
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How to Cook a Healthy, Nutritious Meal for Ultimate Recovery

I often get two questions about the recipes on my blog. Firstly, people as if I am a vegetarian. I kind of chuckle when this question comes, especially as I have mentioned in many interviews (and shared many times on social media) that my favorite post race meal is a…
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Eating Real Food: What Does That Mean? Snacks

I have talked to you about how I try to minimize the amount of junk that I eat. I try to eat as little processed food as I can…..other than my sweets, I will admit those are less than ideal, but if we all have a little part of our…
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