cross training

How to Add Cross Training to GAIN Fitness (Rather than Lose it!)

October 12, 2016

You saw the cross training I have in my training through that, but I thought today I could share more specifics, and how you can incorporate cross training into your schedule to make you a stronger, fitter runner. Yes, even you who is “not fast” as I am told by almost every person I meet! I…

Strength Training Update: Assisted Training

September 7, 2016

Tina Muir

cross training, strength training

After I went to UVA earlier this year, I told you that we had now moved into the next phase of my strength training with Drew; the assisted phase. I was a little apprehensive for this stage, especially as it involved lots of exercises that if done incorrectly, could very quickly result in an injury.…

A Week of Training for an Elite- How to Fit it all in

January 25, 2016

Tina Muir

cross training, elite runner, week of training

Okay, so by now you know that I am a big fan of cross training. You also know that I mostly do two workouts a day, but how do I go about scheduling my week to fit all that in (and still work full-time)? So today, I thought I would show you how we structure…

How Do Elite Runners Use Strength Training for Success?

November 13, 2015

Tina Muir

cross training, prevent injuries, recovery, strength training

A lot of you have requested to hear more about what my strength coach Drew and I get up to in our workouts. I see Drew twice a week for a one hour training session, but he has become so much more than a coach to me. A friend I can count on, and someone I…

Six Reasons To Buy an Elliptigo (& One Reason Not To)

July 10, 2015

Tina Muir

cross training, elliptigo

An ElliptiGO. Steve has been struggling with his own running in the last few years, he has a herniated disc in his back, which causes all kinds of problems. He does SO well being so supportive of my own running when his body will just not let him run much more than an hour. When…

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

July 3, 2015

Tina Muir

cross training, elliptigo, injured, pool running, swimming

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 about my work with Drew,…

This hip opening yoga sequence for runners has really helped me feel better on runs! I do it 4-5 times a week!

Hip Opening Yoga Stretches for Runners

November 14, 2014

Tina Muir

cross training, yoga

There are those times you have to go back to square one, when it comes to injuries, because the intensity of marathon training really doesn’t allow injuries any time to properly heal, and the race itself can make things even worse. Some of my recovery products have been graciously provided to me by my sponsors,…

What Pool Running Workouts Help Runners Stay In Shape When Injured

January 1, 2014

Tina Muir

cross training, injured, pool running

As a wonderful addition to many pool running workout posts, I thought it would be useful to make a post on how to structure workouts when you are confined to a pool for an extended period of time. And if you can, listen to my Coming Back from Injury Podcast Series while you are going to…

Pool Running to Maintain Fitness During Injury

December 25, 2013

Tina Muir

cross training, injured, pool running

In my many years of training seriously as a collegiate/elite athlete I have had my fair share of injuries. Other than my most recent muscle strain, pool running has been my savior when it comes to maintaining fitness during time off running. Well, that AND my Coming Back from Injury Podcast Series, we all need…

cross training

How to Add Cross Training to GAIN Fitness (Rather than Lose it!)

Strength Training Update: Assisted Training

A Week of Training for an Elite- How to Fit it all in

How Do Elite Runners Use Strength Training for Success?

Six Reasons To Buy an Elliptigo (& One Reason Not To)

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

Hip Opening Yoga Stretches for Runners

What Pool Running Workouts Help Runners Stay In Shape When Injured

Pool Running to Maintain Fitness During Injury

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