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Ultimate Superfood Breakfast: Runner Museli

July 9, 2018

When I was younger, I remember seeing muesli as an option in the store, something adults would eat for breakfast. A few times I had tried it, adn wondered why the heck people would ever like that. Why would you want uncooked porridge oats to chew on like pieces of flaky cardboard? And what was…

Running For Real Podcast Series

January 15, 2018

Tina Muir

Today is a very exciting day for me, after months of pushing my pregnant mind and body probably a liiiiittttlee too far, I can finally announce that the Running for Real Podcast Series are now live! What are they? Well, after I had some success with running podcasts, I realized that sometimes people skip episodes…

Best selling author, sports nutritionist, and speaker Matt Fitzgerald explains what the best runners in the world eat before running.

Matt Fitzgerald- Nothing Motivates More Than The People You Love the Most- R4R 002

April 14, 2017

Tina Muir

diet, mental training, nutrition, racing

Matt Fitzgerald has authored some of the best running books ever written. From mental tactics to race weight, Matt has become the go to trusted source for real advice for runners. In his latest book, the Endurance Diet, Matt traveled all over the world to find out what the best runners in the world eat, and…

When Your Indulging Wreaks Havoc

January 16, 2017

Tina Muir

inside tracker, runner food

I think most of you know by now, that I like to indulge post race. Go completely off the rails, eating whatever the heck I want, and feeling no guilt for it. Now we have hidden the scale, I don’t have that pressure to see it anymore, and I try to avoid looking at my…

Why Food Prep? Exactly How to Do It (Without Breaking the Bank)

September 21, 2016

Tina Muir

dinner, food prep, lunch, runner food, snacks

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 on your way home from…

How to Find Healthy, Nutritious Food While Traveling

August 17, 2016

Tina Muir

dinner, lunch, recovery food, runner food, travel

Firstly, I would like to wish my Daddy a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I know you do not use social media, but you read my blog, so…. I love you and I wish I could give you a giant hug, Daddy. Hope you have a wonderful day 🙂 — Over the past year I have traveled more than…

Go Raw Review

August 12, 2016

Tina Muir

raw snacks, snacks

I mentioned a few months ago that I am really enjoying using Thrive Market for my healthy snacks to keep fueling my body with the diet changes that have helped me so far this year. I said that Go Raw products were some of my favorite finds, and I looked forward to trying more. I have also told…

11 Runner Friendly Meal Ideas for Healthy Eating

June 8, 2016

Tina Muir

Guess where I am going today!? Back to UVA Speed Clinic for my 3rd visit! Yep. We believe in what Max and Dr Todd do so much that we are here again, and even Steve is getting his analyzed today. Yesterday Steve and I spent almost 90 mins with Todd in his clinic (if you live near Harrisonburg,…

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

June 1, 2016

Tina Muir

Last week I shared with you about my diet changes from a typical marathon training diet to a high fat high protein diet. I explained why I started eating more high fat high protein food, and dropped (note: not quite lchf (low carb high fat diet), but lowered) my carb intake. I talked about how I felt so much better for…

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

May 23, 2016

Tina Muir

elite eats, fueling, high fat, high protein, low carb, marathon, paleo, runner food

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 clear that I am…

How to Cook a Healthy, Nutritious Meal for Ultimate Recovery

February 26, 2016

Tina Muir

cooking, dinner, fueling, lunch, recovery food

My blog is now as much a part of my life as running, and it has made it to the point where people are able to ask me questions without either party feeling embarrassed about it. Although I am no longer the host of Meatless Monday, I still do make an effort to cook vegetarian meals…

Eating Real Food: What Does That Mean? Snacks

February 3, 2016

Tina Muir

elite eats, runner food, snacks, whole 30

I intend to make this into a little mini series. 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…

What Elite Runners Eat: A Week of Dinners

October 28, 2015

Tina Muir

dinner, elite eats, fueling, runner food

I am going to share a typical week’s worth of meals with you, to show a little more about how Steve and I fuel our bodies to perform in running (and life)! I had a few comments last week that you loved getting a sneak peak into our life, so this is hopefully another enjoyable…

Why You Should Buy 100% Grass Fed Beef

May 29, 2015

Tina Muir

beef

The opinions in this post are my own. I have researched for this post, but I am not being paid by anyone to write this. I am recommending based on my experience and research, but this decision is yours to make. About 5 years ago, when my auntie Jenny would come over for dinner, she would either…

What Drinks Elite Runners Consume, and Why You Should Drink Them too!

May 27, 2015

Tina Muir

fueling, marathon

I don’t know about where you are, but here in Lexington, we are well into the summer, which so far I am enjoying, and not yet to the point where the wedding is here….meaning I have to start thinking about getting rid of my tan lines, or getting flustered with bugs (yet!). I am enjoying…

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

Tina Muir

fish, fueling

I am officially HOME! Probably busy trying to stay awake, and giving my sister hugs she does not want 😛 Today I have my first guest blogger for you. Lindsay Cotter! I have known Lindsay pretty much from the start of my blogging journey, and even though she is one of the busiest people I…

How to Practice Fueling for Your Next Marathon

April 8, 2015

Tina Muir

fueling, marathon

With about 2.5 weeks to go before London, I am now at a point where I just do not want to mess this up. I have worked so hard, and I have done all I can to be ready for this race, all I can do now is make sure I stay healthy, and keep…

Elite Athlete Eats: First and only WIAW

July 30, 2014

Tina Muir

runner food

I always vowed that I would never participate in a What I Ate Wednesday (WIAW), but recently I have had a lot of people asking about what I eat to fuel my training. As this blog is called Fuel Your Future with Tina, I feel it is only right that I show you what I…

27 Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Speed Recovery

October 23, 2013

Tina Muir

recovery, runner foods, super foods

Inflammation. It is definitely a word we are used to hearing on a daily basis. We all have little pains here or there that come from inflammation. Exercising beyond what your body is ready for will often result in inflammation. It is, after all, our bodies natural response to something being not quite right. It is…

35 Healthy Snacks Under 200 calories

October 3, 2013

Tina Muir

snacks

It’s mid afternoon, you have a few hours until dinner, and you are looking for something to give you a sustainable energy boost without sacrificing taste. You could reach for your usual processed, boring, granola bar or you could reach for one of these combinations of snacks that will keep you healthy, while keeping your…