Tina4real With Tina Muir

I thought after pregnancy, my body would be over the weird stuff, turns out there was more to come. I explain what in this episode --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

When you are injured, you think about that first run back. How amazing it is going to be, you are going to enjoy every step, except you don't because you and your phantom pains (or sometimes even expected pains) hold you back from it. Anyone else recognize these thoughts? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

I share the traumatic (and scary) experience that was my first marathon. If you are a marathoner, you will probably resonate with some of this, and if you have always wanted to race a marathon, this episode might be just what you need before you do your first one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

If you are injured, pool running can keep you fit and ready to race, but there are some things you need to consider before getting back onto the road, and you MUST do it correctly. I explain how and remind you what things you need to focus on while pool running to make it work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Latest postpartum running update, and not where I thought I would be for this point. Am I ready to try again, we will find out today. Discussing thoughts on what I did wrong and where I can go from here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Summer is here, which is great, I have been looking forward to it, but it also means lots of chafing and lots of awkward clothes that no longer fit...and now the world can see. How many of these do you have to deal with? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Sometimes you finish a race, cross that line feeling absolutely exhausted, you gave your best, but once you see results...did I really give my best? We beat ourselves up every day, but this one is particularly cruel as you have already run your heart out, but still feel it wasn't enough. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Wanna hear the inner discussion in my head as I work through whether I would race the Disney world half marathon in costume or not (and who it would be)? Who would you race as? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Sorry I missed this episode yesterday, you will hear why in this episode. I give you total, raw honesty about the humble pie I am eating as I have had to stop running for the time being and why my postpartum return to running is not going as smoothly as I hoped. Turns out I am not exempt from the recovery process either. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Running in the heat can be miserable. It can make you spend every run wishing it was over and dreaming of cold drinks. So what can you do to make it easier to run well in the heat? Try these tips! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Apologies for this being late today, was not on my game, but in this episode I talk about that, how to find the balance when you have so many things you want to achieve and do...but a baby just does not make that practical. Update on life with a daughter and how that fits in with everything else (plus a funny story about poop). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

When you are in those down moments, those struggles, those setbacks, it can feel like everyone else is running well, and you are left behind. Will I ever get to see the results I deserve? Let's discuss why we feel like this and what we can do to prevent it in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

What would you like me to answer on these Friday ask me anything podcasts? Today I am talking about my running plans moving forward and what level I intend to get to as I get back into running. My setbacks lately have changed the way I am thinking about this, and being honest (maybe a little too honest) about how things are looking for the future. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Humidity can be an absolute killer for your races and workouts. It can make everything seem ten times harder than it is and make you wonder what it even is about running you like. My best advice for running well in humidity is in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Another setback on this postpartum fitness journey as I had to take another few days off (and not yet back running). Being honest with you about the mistakes I think I made, and what I need to do moving forward. It is not easy to work your way back to fitness, but maybe you can learn from me and make your journey a little smoother than mine has been. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Sharing a funny thing about motherhood I never thought about. What you envision in your head about going for a nice walk on a sunny day vs. what actually happens! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Instagram, Strava, Facebook. All those social media platforms we love to hate. We love to see all the great things we have done, they make us feel good about ourselves, but then we see all the EVEN BETTER things others have done, and we are left feeling like we are not good enough. I discuss this and give advice for how to use social media to make you feel GOOD. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Instagram, Strava, Facebook. All those social media platforms we love to hate. We love to see all the great things we have done, they make us feel good about ourselves, but then we see all the EVEN BETTER things others have done, and we are left feeling like we are not good enough. I discuss this and give advice for how to use social media to make you feel GOOD. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

In this training tip podcast for runners, I give you one of the secrets of success as a runner; strides. No, they are not the name of a dog in the Superstars community, they are a training tool you can use to run faster...without doing speed work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Up to 44 miles last week, including a long run and a tempo run. The tempo run was really humbling for me as I am not where I would like to be. Sharing my training update and thoughts this week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support