struggles

When You Wonder Why You Can’t Run Fast Anymore

March 13, 2017

What is wrong with me? Why am I not getting faster even though I am trying so hard and doing everything I need to do? I have wondered this a lot over the past few weeks, and I am sure I am not alone. Running has never claimed to be easy. As a brand new…

Why It’s Okay to Admit You Are Struggling

January 23, 2017

Tina Muir

confidence, struggles

Awhile back, it came to my mind that there was a wonderful story I wrote about a few years ago about this very thing, not speaking up. Sometimes it’s hard to let go of your competitiveness when you are just trying to enjoy a run or to even make the most of your run by taking…

When the Soreness Has Faded

December 21, 2016

Tina Muir

marathon, marathon recovery, racing, struggles

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 the post marathon soreness, as…

We HAVE to Believe: That Defining Moment

November 28, 2016

Tina Muir

confidence, defined by running, doubt, struggles

I remember when I was in college. When you had a bad race it seemed like the end of the world. You felt like that race would be with you for that race for the rest of your life. You could barely wait to prove yourself the next weekend in your next race. But once you…

Your Best IS Enough and You Will Still Be You

November 23, 2016

Tina Muir

health, struggles, supportive

Ooof this makes me nervous. You may find time before a race where you are thinking, I can confidently say that the paper shows I am ready to race well, but at the same time, I am keeping the pressure off. It can be easy at this point to start building it up in our…

Find Your Maggie: When You Have NO Motivation

November 21, 2016

Tina Muir

inspiration, motivation, struggles

Have you ever has a week you just couldn’t explain as to why you were having a bad week? Well, I have had those and here is an example of one of rough weeks. A rough week, and even though I felt back to myself now, I can’t put my finger on why this happened.…

Show Those Race Week Workouts Who Is BOSS!

November 2, 2016

Tina Muir

marathon, mental tactics, racing, struggles, workouts

If you have been reading for a while, you will know that I usually write what is on my heart at the time I sit down to write. I don’t think of a topic ahead of time, I literally just start writing, and see where it goes. I have found that for me, Saturday mornings are the…

Why It is Okay if You Do Not Miss Running

September 5, 2016

Tina Muir

return to running, struggles

I will share a bit more about what we will be doing over the next few weeks, but for today, I wanted to talk about something that others may go through that we feel too embarrassed to share about. What if you take your time off running, and you do not really miss it? During my…

Why Are We So Mean to Ourselves, But So Loving to Others?

August 31, 2016

Tina Muir

mental tactics, struggles

I am in my reflection phase right now. After a season of training, during my time off, I always think back over how things have gone. The mistakes I have made, and what I can do better as we move forward. I am excited to move into marathon training for California International on December 4th,…

Falmouth Road Race 2016

August 24, 2016

Tina Muir

racing, struggles

When I look back on this summer, or this year actually. I can’t believe how much has happened. This year has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Mostly good, some bad, but whatever way you look at it, life events have a HUGE impact on you and your ability to function. The best way I can…

The One Reminder All Runners Need

August 15, 2016

Tina Muir

mental tactics, struggles

I have talked many times before about how important I believe it is to run by feel, that you should try to avoid looking at your GPS watch during workouts (and easy runs), and you should try to just listen to what your body is telling you rather than looking for data, which can be…

Mental Freakouts: How to Stay Strong

May 18, 2016

Tina Muir

half marathon, marathon, mental tactics, racing, struggles

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 moments? Do elites even have…

Physical Freakouts: When You NEED to Listen!

May 4, 2016

Tina Muir

half marathon, marathon, racing, struggles

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 even put all of this…

Do Elite Runners Ever Lose Motivation? HECK YES!

April 13, 2016

Tina Muir

inspiration, motivation, struggles

This is a question I get often. Not just from other runners, but from non runners. Is running fun every single time? As much as most people think it looks easy, or we make it look easy, I hope through my blog I have shown you that I have those same doubts, the same voice…

Let Your Running (and Life) Unfold. You Will Get the Rewards

January 11, 2016

Tina Muir

control, goals, motivation, struggles

Have you gone through a new year and think “I have actually not even really said what my plan is for the year.” This feels strange even typing. I am a BIG planner, everyone who knows me well knows this, yet for some reason, I actually like the idea of going with the flow a…

Running is Like Wii Golf? Here’s How

September 11, 2015

Tina Muir

funny running stories, struggles

Hello! Firstly, I would like to say that this post took a complete different direction to what I expected. I am not sure if it makes any sense, but it was what I was feeling at the time, and it just kind of flowed out. Some of you may be able to relate to this,…

Failures Make You Stronger- Sara Slattery

July 31, 2015

Tina Muir

elite runner, struggles

I already know that you enjoy reading my website because you get to see the ups and many downs of being an elite turned mom but I wanted to show you that it is not just me, but all elites go through struggles, and have the same doubts as you do. Hopefully by the time I…

Qualifying for the Rio Olympics 2016 as a British Marathoner

June 3, 2015

Tina Muir

struggles

I have been putting this post off for a while, and I am still not sure how it is going to turn out. This is definitely a sensitive point for me, as I talked about in my interview with Angie and Trevor at Marathon Training Academy, and I may not be able to go as…

Letting go of Perfection

May 8, 2015

Tina Muir

struggles

I have spent time on the podcast making sure things are correct. I have been looking at many new projects I have lined up, do they make sense? Are people going to like them? Or am I just rambling on again? I spent time getting images together and editing them to make sure they fit…

How to Get Over a Bad Race

May 1, 2015

Tina Muir

racing, struggles

Hello Friends! Anyway, today I have a guest post from one of my favorite bloggers out there….I am sure you have heard of her, if not, you need to check her out NOW! I am honored to have Amanda Loudin, aka Miss Zippy. We have become great friends over the last year, and she is someone…

struggles

When You Wonder Why You Can’t Run Fast Anymore

Why It’s Okay to Admit You Are Struggling

When the Soreness Has Faded

We HAVE to Believe: That Defining Moment

Your Best IS Enough and You Will Still Be You

Find Your Maggie: When You Have NO Motivation

Show Those Race Week Workouts Who Is BOSS!

Why It is Okay if You Do Not Miss Running

Why Are We So Mean to Ourselves, But So Loving to Others?

Falmouth Road Race 2016

The One Reminder All Runners Need

Mental Freakouts: How to Stay Strong

Physical Freakouts: When You NEED to Listen!

Do Elite Runners Ever Lose Motivation? HECK YES!

Let Your Running (and Life) Unfold. You Will Get the Rewards

Running is Like Wii Golf? Here’s How

Failures Make You Stronger- Sara Slattery

Qualifying for the Rio Olympics 2016 as a British Marathoner

Letting go of Perfection

How to Get Over a Bad Race

Recent Rambles

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