Tina4real With Tina Muir

Just to show you that in races we all experience those thoughts of quitting or struggle, particularly up a hill. Here is what I would suggest to get through those moments, and stay in the race both physically and emotionally. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

In this AMA episode, I answer a question for a runner who has to train at 4:30 or 7:30, but is racing NYC marathon, which starts between 10-11. How do you prepare for that? I give all the options I would consider, and then what I would do in that situation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Training has gone well these past few weeks, and fitness is starting to come together. I tell you about my progression run (and why I stopped at 1:49 rather than 1:50). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

I have a happy smiley baby...except for when the photographer has her camera out ready to catch it...to which a stone faced stare can be seen. I tell you about our photography experience last week, and why I am starting to change my perspective on stroller running --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

You might think listening to podcasts and music is motivating you on your hard workouts and races, but actually, it really might be damaging you, and you could do a lot better without. I explain my story of getting hooked on listening, and what I noticed when I removed it for my progression long run last weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Ever wondered how things are different in the UK, and what do I like and dislike about being here? I might not go fully into those, but I tell you what I noticed moving to the US and how it affects my relationships being from a different country. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Training for a marathon? Training for any distance over a 5k, you NEED a long run to build your strength and endurance. I give you the 4 ways you can use a long run to prepare for your marathon and what else you must keep in mind as you build up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

I go waaaayy too honest with you about my thoughts with training right now. There is some good, how things are coming along and my fitness is getting there, and some frustrating moments that make me question it all. Check out my patreon page https://tinamuir.com/patreon.com/running4real to support me. Thanks so much! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

I had been feeling a bit hard done by, like I missed working...until suddenly last night my mindset changed. Just another mother runner update for you and some honest thoughts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Have you ever been really excited and invested into your training for a goal race when all of a sudden, injury (or sickness) strikes and you absolutely panic that your race is gone for good? I understand because I have been here, and here is my pep talk that you are gonna be okay, and you are NOT alone! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

You may have heard me talking about Bodyhealth Perfect Amino, and you probably have these questions if you have considered taking it to help you recover faster from your training. Listen in and find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

If you struggle with insomnia or falling asleep at night when you are in hard training and so exhausted, this advice from the sleep therapist I went to see might help you to get some zzz's and rest up for your training. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Just filling you in on how my postpartum round 2 journey is going since I last updated you a few weeks ago. Maybe a reminder in here for you about doing the best you can. I needed to be told that, and so do you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Today I talk about the first time I spent more than a few hours away from my daughter, the feelings I had as a mother while she was out of the house for 8 hours. If you tend to feel guilty for wanting to do your own thing, this episode might make you feel a little more at ease. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

It is too easy for us to focus on what isn't going right, what we don't have, what is against us. But really, those things are what is someday, going to save you and motivate you to dig deep and reach that big, scary goal you have as a runner. Listen to my thoughts on how to spin your perspective. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

I answer a question originally from Amelia Boone, but suggested by a listener. Talking through the different options and thinking about why running is so much more than just the successes and the results. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

It is AMA week on Tina4Real, and I am discussing just how to make sure your electrolyte levels are where they should be going into your next race. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

It has been a while since I lived in the UK, but I still notice a lot of differences compared to running in the US. I am not sure which I prefer overall, but I will explain what is different about the running cultures from what I remember. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Fun questions today, and very random ones at that. I enjoyed scratching my brain for answers to these ones. What historical event do you wish you witnessed (and more!)? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

This week is all Ask Me Anything questions, and today I have a question from Jackie about transitioning from a minimal to maximal shoe. How and why did I do it? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support