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

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18 Mar 2019

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18 Mar 2019

AfterShokz Review and Thoughts

Boston Marathon is less than a month away and it is funny to think about training for a marathon in this different place that I am in. Marathons used to be these GRAND events, that I would tailor my life around for months prior. I would place immense pressure on…

08 May 2017

Honesty, The Little Things

08 May 2017

Why Your Best Is Never Good Enough

Now I have had many great guests on the podcast before but the podcast episode with Dr Bhrett McCabe was one of the most eye-opening podcasts I have ever recorded. He said so many things that were so applicable to us all, to every single one of us, regardless of…

19 Feb 2016

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19 Feb 2016

Why I Recommend Every Runner Uses Inside Tracker

Inside Tracker gives you a score for each marker that you are tested for (magnesium, vitamin D, cortisol ect). That part is pretty standard for any blood test, obviously dependent on what the physician (or whoever is requesting the result) asks for, but inside tracker takes it one step further.…

05 Feb 2016

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05 Feb 2016

Inside Tracker and Thinking About the Future

Everyone knows that most elite runners will do absolutely everything they can to be the absolute best they can be. Often that means finding ways that are not morally or ethically correct to get that advantage. With more and more cases about cheating, our sport is headed in a bad direction, and…

25 Nov 2015

Elite Runner Tina Muir shares the running products she recommends for the runner in your life. This is helpful, and has all the price ranges to make it nice and easy! I want it ALL!

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25 Nov 2015

An Elite Runner Guide to Runner Christmas Gifts

UPDATE: this blog post is a few years old, but I have links to all the products I am loving and have discount codes to pass along to you, click here to check that out. Never thought I would be the kind of runner to do one of these gift…

23 Oct 2015

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23 Oct 2015

Into the Shopping Cart of an Elite Runner (and her husband)

I love food. I am sure you know that by now. I look forward to the next meal before I even finish the last bite of the one I am eating. Food makes me happy, and anyone who knows me will tell you that I love to eat good food,…

26 Jun 2015

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26 Jun 2015

Redefining the Word Team- Introducing Team Ice Cream!

You may have noticed that I have been talking a lot recently about my “team”. It got me thinking about the word. For the longest time, I thought I didn’t have a “team”. Of course I am part of the Saucony Hurricanes team, but I very very rarely even see…

10 Jun 2015

Elite runner Tina Muir gives runners a guide on what to wear during the summer months to make running as comfortable and enjoyable as possible!

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10 Jun 2015

Summer Running- What to Wear at Every Temperature

Over the winter I posted about what to wear during the winter months, complete with pictures, and examples of what I wear at each of the temperatures. That has actually been one of my most popular posts, and I thought it would be a good idea to do a summer…

11 Mar 2015

Elite runner Tina Muir describes the importance of active release and graston technique as therapy for runners, especially when training for a marathon to keep injuries at bay, and help your muscles handle the stresses of training.

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11 Mar 2015

Fuel Your Recovery- Active Release Therapy and Graston Technique

I have talked about the importance of massage, compression, and recovery boots, and today I am going to talk about something a little more specific that you may or may not have heard of/used (other than when I bring it up), but something that is SO important for runners, especially…

06 Mar 2015

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06 Mar 2015

Fuel Your Recovery- Massage and Compression

Today I would like to talk about some of the forms of therapy I use to keep my muscles as happy……well, as happy as they can be for someone running 80-90 miles a week! Massage/Foam Rolling Most Mondays I have a one hour massage with Karen Keys to work on specific…