Tina4real With Tina Muir

In this totally unorganized episode, I just tell you a little about my trip to England, and explain why there were some missing episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Colin is here today to talk about the pressure we put on ourselves when we really want to achieve a goal, and how we can lose our motivation sometimes, even when we do have a big goal in mind. I am sure every runner will appreciate Colin's honesty, and I am sure it will make you feel better. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Sarah shares a reminder for us all about how your worst race or run could actually give you a lot of perspective on life. This is definitely one to listen to if you are feeling a little fed up. This will show you that elite runners DO in fact struggle too (and have lots of bad days), but things can always be worse. You will love Sarah's honesty here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

This might change the way you think about your long term progress as a runner. Jason talks about how we need to see our running as a lifetime sport, and this way, you will reach your potential as a runner. If you are someone who struggles with motivation after a season, this might give you the kick you need to get going again. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Sports psychologist Evie is here to talk about self compassion and how you can put the "be kind to yourself" words you often hear, into use in your own life by writing an assets list. Practicing what Evie tells you will help you feel a lot more confident and happy with whatever situation you are in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Do you ever feel like you don't "look like a runner"? That everyone around you seems to have a body more suited to running than you? It's just not true, and Dorothy is here to talk about why that is the case, and how you can join with the #Ihavearunnersbody movement too! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Many of you know Renee McGregor from her work as a dietitian, particularly working to grow awareness of orthorexia, to allow us to enjoy our food and still get the most out of our nutrition. Renee is here to share a personal story of her autoimmune disease and how it affected the way she looked at running. You will find this very relatable in the way she talks about the freedom running brings us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Tom believes all runners should add some trail running to their training and he explains why this in the case. From another #nowatchme believer, this is solid advice for runners to listen to. (I have to admit, his points are very valid, and I have to say I agree!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

James shares a story from his coaching journey about an athlete named Jordan. This is an inspiring story of a runner with a heart condition who steadily improved year after year against the odds and running allowed him to heal his heart so he didn't need heart surgery. If you need some motivation, this will do wonders! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Charlie from TheRunnerBeans blog and website is here to talk about mental health and depression. Charlie started running in memory of her friend Vic, but is now on her journey to run a BQ. Charlie talks about how running has helped with her anxiety. If you struggle with anxiety or stress, this might be the perfect podcast to listen to. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

You know you need to taper physically, but have you considered how a mental taper could actually help you race better and run faster? Alex Hutchinson discusses what he has learned in this first takeover episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Final episode I am doing for a few weeks, I have a surprise for you! Today I answer Julie Atkinsons question about the random facts at the beginning of the Running for Real podcast episode. How do we come up with them and which ones have we not shared that you get to hear today, have a listen to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Okay, so not many people get a cold in July, but while it is relevant, take a listen to this for my best advice for overcoming a cold quicker, and what it is telling you. Listen to your body, it knows best! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Letting you know how things are going this week, and how I know I have been stretching myself a little too thin. Our bodies give us warning signs, and if you don't listen, this is what happens! Also, I apologize, but I recorded with the wrong mic for the first few minutes, so bear with me! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

I intended to talk about what Bailey has been up to...but instead got distracted and talked about how bad mothers are treated when it comes to breastfeeding, and how I am starting Bailey on solids...which is a little different to what you might expect. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Last week I ran with Bailey in the stroller, and it was so refreshing to go out there and enjoy the race. Take in those moments I am usually too focused to notice, help friends out with their races so they do well (and you feel good), and get a new lease of life on your running. I think everyone should give this a try, and here is why. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

How did I get into podcasting? What would I change about this journey as a podcaster? And the question you all want to know, why would I ever give up being a full time elite athlete to an elite runner with a job. Take a listen and find out --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Cooking healthy recipes can be so overwhelming. You need to look for so many different random ingredients, but does it have to be that complicated. Here is what Steve and I often do to cook our meals quickly to give you good runner foods for training. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

My recap of my first race with Bailey, the Bluegrass 10k! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Just a mini update, the main one will come later after my "race" this morning with Bailey! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support