Tina4real With Tina Muir

Mother runner update day, and although I don't really have much in the way of a funny running story for you, I am sharing some thoughts of how things are going, what I am doing to get work done, and my first race coming up tomorrow. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Sometimes we are unsure of exactly how we are going to get to our goals? You know what you want to achieve, but what will it take to get there? I share one of my favorite quotes from Jack Canfield that can hopefully help you keep your perspective too. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Is it good for you to run fasted before a workout? Especially if you know you feel nauseous if you don't eat, should you risk it to get the benefits of fasted runs? Listen to my thoughts and suggestions about fasting before running. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

We know our nutrition is very important to help us run well, but it also helps you recover better if you are eating foods to reduce inflammation. I give you a long list of foods to try (plus some ideas for how to add them). I also try to give you a science lesson...but fail miserably, so if nothing else, you can laugh at that ;) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Last week I got up over 30 miles, pretty exciting for my second attempt at postpartum running. All easy training right now, but adding a hard workout in at the end of the week, a little different this time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Mother runner update, but less of the running side of things today as my mind is not working with lots of mother daughter time while Steve is at his cross country camp. Talking about what we have been up to and how I am staying sane. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

We know running is about ups and downs, but what about when you just can't catch a break. When race after race just crumbles before your eyes, and you haven't run a personal best or even a good race in a long time. How do you stay on target and stop these bad races sucking away your love of running? Listen here --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Running is all about pushing through those mental barriers, fighting the voice in your head that says you can't, but how do we know when to rise up to a challenge...and when to back off? I discuss today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Downhill races (or hilly races in general) can beat you up and make your running feel like all goals have gone out the window. How can you prepare for these races? Listen to this episode and find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Sharing what I have been up to in training this week, still going by minutes, but still scared something will go wrong. Sound familiar? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Mother runner update about an 8 hour car drive and how we handled it. Babies can be stimulated by the smallest of things, and more random updates. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Mantras can be helpful in races, but they might not be effective the whole race. I explain how to break the race down by people who have helped you in preparation for your race using this mental tip. This is mostly used by marathoners, but can also be used for any distance. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

If you have signed up for your first marathon and you have raced plenty of half marathons, just how far does your long run need to go before your training plan begins? I discuss how to approach that and what you MUST do before you begin your marathon plan. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

You have your next goal race planned, you are excited and ready to start training, but WAIT! Consider these things before you begin training, it might just save you from disaster on race day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

I almost ran 20 miles last week! Slowly, but surely getting back to running, and yes, I was able to stop at 19.5 miles for the week. A lot of that is because I have been running by minutes instead of miles. If you are coming back from injury or time off, maybe it would be good for you too. Training update and what I am thinking of making for you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Some funny things that have happened over the last week involving Bailey and her bodily fluids. I also explain how we use cloth diapers as it is so overwhelming to think about, but I am really happy we are using them. My best advice for how you can too. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Sometimes we need a break from running. We can break down physically and mentally after a long period of running, racing, and training. How do you deal with the guilt and struggles this time off brings. You know it is for the best, but it can be hard to remember that. My best advice for how to handle it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Obstacle races look like a LOT of fun, but have I ever actually done one? I discuss obstacle races and a tv program many British kids may have long forgotten! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

I have a takeover of Tina4Real today. One of my good friends wants to share his advice with you about how you can warm up properly, so you get more out of your running and feel better doing it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Global Running Day today! Hope you are out running today (or cross training!) After a few weeks off, I have started running again, but it has not been without its setbacks. There have been a lot of doubts and even a little pain, but here is where I am at. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support