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21 Dec 2016

Training Tips

21 Dec 2016

When the Soreness Has Faded

With each marathon I have done, the soreness has lasted less time, which is a good sign, right? Well yes, you don’t look like you have been beaten up while you walk around, and of course, not being in pain is good…although a sick part of me kind of likes…

16 Nov 2016

Training Tips

16 Nov 2016

Marathon Tapering Advice: The Week Before a Marathon

After I finish my last long run before a marathon, 2 weeks before I embark on my 26.2, I usually start to think about tapering. The week before the marathon is very important. You can’t really do much to improve your fitness, but if you get the taper for a…

19 Oct 2016

Mental Training

19 Oct 2016

23 Thoughts for 23 Miles

Don’t you get bored? How often have you heard that when you say that you are a runner? ALLLLLLL the time, right? What do you tell them? Well, if your response is like mine, you watch the surprise cover their face as you say, well, yeah, actually sometimes I do…..oh,…

03 Oct 2016

Training Tips

03 Oct 2016

Are You Running Too Many Workouts in Marathon Training?

I was surprised that when I put up a picture about my workout on Instagram, I got quite a few questions from other runners about why doing two workouts is a rare occurrence for me. Most weeks during marathon training I only do one workout per week. This surprises a lot…

18 May 2016

Mental Training

18 May 2016

Mental Freakouts: How to Stay Strong

It is all good saying be your own best friend, love yourself, be kind to yourself, but lets face it, in that moment, it is not so easy to do that. When those voices in your mind are punishing you, what do you do then? How do you handle those…

04 May 2016

Training Tips

04 May 2016

Physical Freakouts: When You NEED to Listen!

I really do pour my heart into my race recap, and share my fears, my struggles, and my demons with you. It means a lot to me that you enjoy them, and I love that I am able to help you feel like you are not alone. And I have…

02 May 2016

Racing Tips

02 May 2016

5 Reasons Why You (Yes, You!) NEED 1-2 Weeks off Running After a Marathon

I have talked about this before. I have stressed the importance of taking a break from running after a season, and I truly believe this is the case not just for marathons, but your body needs a recovery period after any big race. For ANY runner at ANY distance, you should…

15 May 2015

Training Tips

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,…

31 Dec 2014

Elite runner Tina Muir shares her insight on what she thinks about during runs to prepare. Great motivation on how to get the most out of your running.

Mental Training

31 Dec 2014

5 Ways to Stay Motivated During Long Runs

If you are not a runner, the chances are, you have asked me about what I think about during all those miles of running, or how I do not get bored. Running 70-90 miles a week, mostly alone, means a lot of thinking, and plenty of time for those negative thoughts…