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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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21 Oct 2015

Elite runner Tina Muir explains one secret that will have you running faster (and feeling better) just by committing to not looking at your GPS watch. It works! Give it a try!

Racing Tips, Training Tips

21 Oct 2015

STOP Looking at Your GPS Watch to Run Faster (& enjoy it more too!)

I have mentioned many times that this almost comes naturally to me….well, it feels like it does, but realistically, the reason it feels natural is because I have practiced it, and perfected it, and that gives me confidence that you can do this too….if you really want to. That is…

25 Sep 2015

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25 Sep 2015

Are You Too Slow To Be A Runner?

Previously I have posted Do You Look Like a Runner? Nothing I said in there was particularly profound, but it really hit home with a lot of people, and I can see why. This is still a big issue for almost all of us. Even those of us who are…

22 Jul 2015

Mental Training, Training Tips

22 Jul 2015

Why You Need to Change Your Mantra (if You Want to Run to Your Potential)

Mantras. They are one of the best mental tricks you can use as a runner. I actually wrote about it in a post on 9 mental strategies for Runners Connect. Mantras are the word or short phrase that gets you through a moment in a run or race where your…

17 Jul 2015

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17 Jul 2015

3 Ways to Make Sure You Actually Run Easy on Recovery Days

A few years ago, I wrote a post called 5 Reasons Why Running Easy is So Hard, I then followed that up with a post about running easy, and what that means. However, in that post, along with everyone else, I gave you subjective ways to run easy. I tried to…

03 Jul 2015

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03 Jul 2015

Why You Need Cross Training (Even if You Are Not Injured!)

A few years ago, I was interviewed by Angie and Trevor Spencer about my story and life as an elite runner. One of the questions they had was what cross training I did to supplement my training. Now, you all know I do strength training, I have talked a lot…

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…

15 May 2015

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15 May 2015

Why it is Good to Indulge (& Gain Weight) After a Marathon

I know there has to be a happy medium to many things, but I feel time after a marathon is crucial time for you to rest your system as well as show a little appreciation for what you have been through. Here is how I felt while being an Elite,…

01 Apr 2015

Elite runner Tina Muir talks about how "doing the best you can" does not always mean going hard. Sometimes going easy is what your body needs, and this post explains how to run easy.

Mental Training, Training Tips

01 Apr 2015

Redefining “Do The Best You Can”

A good while ago, I sat down and started writing. Before I knew it, I had an entire post written on why running easy is so hard. Completely unplanned, but I felt that it was worth sharing. I was shocked to see the response by the end of the day, not…

20 Mar 2015

Elite Runner Tina Muir talks about why we find it so hard to run easy, and what we can do to make sure we recover fully to race to our potential, when it really matters.

Mental Training, Training Tips

20 Mar 2015

5 Reasons Why Running Easy is So Hard

Although there are many benefits of running, the one that lures most of us is the success we get when we run faster. The endorphin rush is better, the satisfaction and pride is strong, and it feels good to know your hard work is paying off. Sometimes though, when you have…

09 Jan 2015

Elite runner Tina Muir shares another secret of success- how to run in the snow

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09 Jan 2015

Secrets of Success- 10 Tips for Running in the Snow

It almost seems comical typing this post now that I moved to Kentucky…..although I will probably jinx it now, but after 5 years of living in the northern part of Michigan, I had my fair share of days spent running in snow. As thankful as I am to be away from…