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Bumbleride Stroller

November 23, 2020

In the spirit of being transparent, I want to begin by sharing that I was provided the Bumbleride IRONMAN Stroller and paid for this. BUT I only represent brands I believe in, and have turned down many many other brands in the past, even when they have offered payment because I do not feel good…

The Heart of a Brand: Tracksmith

August 17, 2020

Tina Muir

A few weeks ago, I was interviewed by a website which publishes stories about podcasters. Timber Media mostly focuses on how popular podcasts grew their audiences, and it got me thinking about the early days of Running For Real, and beyond that, my days at RunnersConnect. As much as I would love to say to…

8 Podcast Episodes If You Keep Getting Injured

June 1, 2020

Tina Muir

Running injuries are so frustrating. Running injuries can make you feel depressed and alone (read this blog post if you are feeling that way). Running injuries make you feel like you may never run healthy again. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can and will run injury free…if you make some changes.…

Matt Taylor – Tracksmith: Be Successful By Being Yourself – R4R 188

May 29, 2020

Amber Moore

average runner, boston, boston qualifiers, committment, founder, joy, love to run, real runner, recreational runner, running apparel, running clothes, tracksmith, usain bolt

You went out for another run this morning. It’s habitual, religious almost. Running is more than exercise to you. You often crave it (though sometimes you curse it). It can be difficult to explain to a non-runner how you feel—watching the sun peak over the horizon, listening to your steady breath or footfalls, inhaling the…

4 Long Runs to Include in Marathon Training (If Your Life Doesn’t Fit into a Schedule)

May 4, 2020

Tina Muir

Last week I gave you four workouts to include in your buildup for the marathon, but we know that the long run is just as, if not more important than the hard sessions, especially when it comes to actually seeing evidence that you can in fact cover 26.2 miles very soon. This is written with…

Trouble Sleeping? This is What Helped Me Through Insomnia

April 20, 2020

Tina Muir

UPDATE: I wrote this a few months ago, but I still feel the advice is helpful (maybe even more so). I would recommend adding to stay away from the news, twitter, or anything that talks about coronavirus after about 7pm. It makes a big difference! — There is a reason sleep deprivation is a form…

Training As An Older Runner (40’s, 50’s, 60’s And Beyond!)

April 13, 2020

Tina Muir

I may only be in my 30s, and yes, that does mean I am not yet at the stage where I am having to experience a lot of the protests from my body that will come with age, or changes that occur in the fourth decade and beyond, but I have learned a lot from…

Finding Balance Within Your Nutrition

March 30, 2020

Tina Muir

Let me start with something in your face. You probably won’t like this, but unfortunately, this is the truth: There is no quick fix. There is no way to cheat the system (at least not long term), and the word balance, is just setting us up for all kinds of failures. So why would I…

5 Workouts to Easily Add Variety to Your Running, Even When You Are Not Training For a Race

March 23, 2020

Tina Muir

UPDATE: I actually wrote this before COVID19 turned our lives upside down. I have left the article mostly as is, but this time more than ever is a good time to try these out. As none of us have any idea when our next races will be, these will keep your fitness up without taking…

Amanda Brooks: YOU are a Real Runner -R4R 178

March 20, 2020

Amber Moore

back of the pack, blogger, everyday runner, exercises, injuries, middle of the pack, mobility, motivation, real runner, recreational runner, run to the finish, strength training

At what point did you consider yourself to be a runner? Odds are, you were a runner long before you felt comfortable saying it out loud. Maybe it wasn’t until after your first 5K, your tenth 5K, or even your first marathon. Perhaps you still don’t call yourself a runner, or when you do, you…

Margo Mountjoy: There’s Always A Healthy Way To Reach Your Goals -R4R 177

March 13, 2020

Amber Moore

amenorrhea, dreams, goals, periods, potential, RED-S, research, science

Wouldn’t it be nice if our motivation was consistent? If every day we woke up we knew exactly what we wanted to do, how to do, and the motivation to actually get it done? Truth be told, we probably experience pockets of this, and maybe some of you can string together months at a time…

4 Workouts to Include in Marathon Training (If Your Life Doesn’t Fit into a Schedule)

March 9, 2020

Tina Muir

Just signed up for your next (or even first!) marathon? How exciting! Other than the chunk of your hard earned money that is no longer with you, everything about this period feels good. It brings on an endorphin rush of its own, and you start to envision the possibilities of what future you can accomplish.…

How To Learn To Love Your Body

March 2, 2020

Tina Muir

Learn to love your body. Sounds so simple, but we all know, it’s not. It should be something we do automatically. Deep down we know how much our body does for us. We know it helps us to breathe and stay alive, carry children in our arms, give and receive hugs that can mean the…

8 Productive Things For Runners To Do While Waiting or Traveling

February 24, 2020

Tina Muir

We love to run. It is our freedom, our self care time, our breath of fresh air in a world of never-ending to do lists and rushing from one place to the next…or lets be real, one thought to the next. We love our running, we want to get better and learn more about it,…

Signs You Are Pushing Your Body Too Far

February 17, 2020

Tina Muir

We live in a go go go world. The busier you are, the better. Who cares if you feel tired, that’s life, get on with it. It feels like everyone around you is cramming more into their morning than you get done in a day, so why are you complaining? Even if you know deep…

Alex Hutchinson: How Much Is Too Much Innovation? -R4R 173

February 14, 2020

Amber Moore

carbon fiber, cheating, controversy, innovation, nike alpha fly, nike vaporfly, olympics, performance shoes, research, science

If you live in a developed country, you likely enjoy the benefits of being able to rely on government systems that protect you. You can walk outside and feel safe in your neighborhood, put money in your bank and have faith it will be safeguarded, or voice your opinion and not be punished. You probably…

Michael Capiraso: NYRR President and CEO -R4R 167

January 3, 2020

Amber Moore

give, NYC marathon, NYRR, older running

It truly is the best time to be a runner. As a woman, an underprivileged child, an elite runner, a master’s runner, a blind runner, or any other type of runner you can think of, your opportunities are massive and growing. Today you have access to some of the best information on running, from internet…

What Integrity Means to Me (Why BodyHealth Perfect Amino is still in my life)

December 2, 2019

Tina Muir

If you have followed me for more than about 10 minutes, you will know that my word is very important. My integrity, honesty, ability to speak my truth is something I hold close. I have turned down big paychecks many times because I just could not get behind the product (one in particular by the…

Beyond Running: Asthma and Breathing Problems with Dr John Dickinson – R4R 149

October 7, 2019

Amber Moore

asthma, breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, illness, inhaler, lungs, respiratory challenges, shortness of breath, wheezing

Breathing and Running You can argue that nothing is more important than learning how to breathe properly when you run. Yet, breathing exercises are often overlooked and shortness of breath is treated by increasing miles or speed. Without proper breathing, runners can suffer from side aches, mental distractions, anxiety, and injuries that are caused from…

Be Confident For Your Next Race

September 30, 2019

Tina Muir

When you are coming out of the deep heavy training, race day is just a few weeks away, you NEED your mind to help you, to tell you it IS possible and you CAN do this mammoth task ahead. Instead, this is a time when our heads can mess with us. Doubt, fear, and paranoia…

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Training Tips

Bumbleride Stroller

The Heart of a Brand: Tracksmith

8 Podcast Episodes If You Keep Getting Injured

Matt Taylor – Tracksmith: Be Successful By Being Yourself – R4R 188

4 Long Runs to Include in Marathon Training (If Your Life Doesn’t Fit into a Schedule)

Trouble Sleeping? This is What Helped Me Through Insomnia

Training As An Older Runner (40’s, 50’s, 60’s And Beyond!)

Finding Balance Within Your Nutrition

5 Workouts to Easily Add Variety to Your Running, Even When You Are Not Training For a Race

Amanda Brooks: YOU are a Real Runner -R4R 178

Margo Mountjoy: There’s Always A Healthy Way To Reach Your Goals -R4R 177

4 Workouts to Include in Marathon Training (If Your Life Doesn’t Fit into a Schedule)

How To Learn To Love Your Body

8 Productive Things For Runners To Do While Waiting or Traveling

Signs You Are Pushing Your Body Too Far

Alex Hutchinson: How Much Is Too Much Innovation? -R4R 173

Michael Capiraso: NYRR President and CEO -R4R 167

What Integrity Means to Me (Why BodyHealth Perfect Amino is still in my life)

Beyond Running: Asthma and Breathing Problems with Dr John Dickinson – R4R 149

Be Confident For Your Next Race

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