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A collective of conversations that inspire, motivate, and encourage runners who know deep down that the world we want to create already exists. We all play a role in bringing it to life. Join former professional runner and life-long athlete, Tina Muir in this unique running podcast. We do not talk to professional runners about their wins or the Olympics. We do not talk about what shoes to wear or what training is best. Instead, we relate every experience back to you, and love to think hard about the questions you would always love to ask.

While we bring on well known guests like Malcolm Gladwell, Reshma Saujani, Ryan Holiday, Des Linden, Michael Gervais, and David Epstein, these are not the same old conversations. This feels more like overhearing two friends talking about the deep conversations that weigh on our hearts daily. Join us in discovering the power of running, why our sport has always been part of humanity, and how we can use it as a tool for realizing our truest self, uplifting our communities, celebrating cultures, and taking care of our Mother Earth.

The Running for Real Podcast Tina Muir

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    • 4.7 • 1.1K Ratings

A collective of conversations that inspire, motivate, and encourage runners who know deep down that the world we want to create already exists. We all play a role in bringing it to life. Join former professional runner and life-long athlete, Tina Muir in this unique running podcast. We do not talk to professional runners about their wins or the Olympics. We do not talk about what shoes to wear or what training is best. Instead, we relate every experience back to you, and love to think hard about the questions you would always love to ask.

While we bring on well known guests like Malcolm Gladwell, Reshma Saujani, Ryan Holiday, Des Linden, Michael Gervais, and David Epstein, these are not the same old conversations. This feels more like overhearing two friends talking about the deep conversations that weigh on our hearts daily. Join us in discovering the power of running, why our sport has always been part of humanity, and how we can use it as a tool for realizing our truest self, uplifting our communities, celebrating cultures, and taking care of our Mother Earth.

    J Solle: Pride Is Year-Round

    J Solle: Pride Is Year-Round

    Whether it’s serving as Race Director of the Front Runners New York LGBT Pride Run, leading the Global Parkinson’s Genetic Program at the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, or advocating for non-binary inclusion in races, J Solle supports and raises up others. 
    For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode390.
    Photo credit (podcast player inset): Da Ping Luo/NYRR
     
    Thank you to AG1, HydraPak, and Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode. 
     
    AG1 is the daily Foundational Nutrition supplement that delivers comprehensive nutrients to support whole-body health. 
    With its science-driven formulation of vitamins, probiotics, and whole-food sourced nutrients, AG1 replaces your multivitamin, probiotic, and more in one simple, drinkable habit. And just as importantly, it actually tastes good!
    If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplemental routine, go to http://drinkag1.com/TINA and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND five free AG1 Travel Packs with your first order!
     
    HydraPak is the number one original equipment manufacturer of reservoirs and soft flasks in the world. They are continually looking for ways to help runners and their communities lessen their environmental footprint, and consequently their reusable hydration products are aimed not only at supporting athletes in pursuit of their personal goals, but at reducing single-use waste.

    Most recently, they unveiled their Cupless Racing Partnership Program, designed to support trail and road races across the country in eliminating race day waste by offering their collapsible and reusable SpeedCup as an alternative to single-use cups at running events.
    Find out more at https://hydrapak.com/pages/tina.

     
    Tracksmith is an independent running brand inspired by a deep love of the sport. They’re so committed to their mission of getting runners to do their best that they are offering a $100 gift card to any runner who runs a PR before April 30th. You can find all of the details under the “It’s PR Season” section at tracksmith.com/tina.
    If you’re a new customer, go to tracksmith.com/tina and use the code TINANEW at checkout to get $15 off your order of $75 or more. Returning customers can use the code TINAGIVE, and Tracksmith will give you free shipping and donate 5% of your order to TrackGirlz.
     
    Thanks for listening!
    If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast. And if you enjoy “Running for Real,” please leave us a review!
    Keep up with what’s going on at Running for Real by signing up for our weekly newsletter on our website, https://runningforreal.com/.
    Follow Tina on Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter). You’ll find Running for Real on Instagram too!
    Want to be a member of the Running for Real community? Join #Running4Real Superstars on Facebook! 
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@TinaMuir) for additional content, including our “RED-S: Realize. Reflect. Recover” series of 50+ videos.
    Thank you for your support - we appreciate each and every one of you!

    • 1 hr 6 min
    International Women's Day

    International Women's Day

    Today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. To celebrate it, Tina reached out to some of the women who inspire her and asked them to answer one of these questions:
    What is one piece of advice you would give to women listening?
    What do you wish the women listening knew?
    What is your favorite thing about women supporting women?
    If you want to be inspired yourself, be sure to listen to this episode.
    To learn more about the women you’ll hear from, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode389.
     
    Thank you toTracksmith, Precision Fuel & Hydration, and AG1 for sponsoring this episode. 
     
    Tracksmith is an independent running brand inspired by a deep love of the sport. They’re so committed to their mission of getting runners to do their best that they are offering a $100 gift card to any runner who runs a PR before April 30th. You can find all of the details under the “It’s PR Season” section here. 
    If you’re a new customer, go here and use the code TINANEW at checkout to get $15 off your order of $75 or more. Returning customers can use the code TINAGIVE, and Tracksmith will give you free shipping and donate 5% of your order to TrackGirlz.
     
    Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes crush their fueling and hydration so they can perform at their best. Tina used their electrolytes and fuel when she finished first female and third overall at the Bryce Canyon 50 Miler. You can go to https://visit.pfandh.com/tina-planner for their free Fuel & Hydration planner to understand how much carb, fluid, and sodium you need for your key runs. 
    If you have more questions, Precision offers free video consultations. Their Athlete Support crew will answer your race nutrition questions and act as a sounding board for your fueling strategy. No hard-sell, just an experienced and friendly human who knows the science and is full of practical advice on how to nail your race nutrition. You can book a call at https://visit.pfandh.com/tina-calls.
    Once you know what you need to run your best, you can go to https://www.precisionfuelandhydration.com/tina/ for 15% off their range of multi-strength electrolytes and fuel.
     
    AG1 is the daily Foundational Nutrition supplement that delivers comprehensive nutrients to support whole-body health. 
    With its science-driven formulation of vitamins, probiotics, and whole-food sourced nutrients, AG1 replaces your multivitamin, probiotic, and more in one simple, drinkable habit. And just as importantly, it actually tastes good!
    If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplemental routine, go to http://drinkag1.com/TINA and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND five free AG1 Travel Packs with your first order!

     
    Thanks for listening!
    If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast. And if you enjoy “Running for Real,” please leave us a review!
    Keep up with what’s going on at Running for Real by signing up for our weekly newsletter on our website, https://runningforreal.com/.
    Follow Tina on Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter). You’ll find Running for Real on Instagram too!
    Want to be a member of the Running for Real community? Join #Running4Real Superstars on Facebook! 
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@TinaMuir) for additional content, including our “RED-S: Realize. Reflect. Recover” series of 50+ videos.
    Thank you for your support - we appreciate each and every one of you!

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Ian Gonzalez: Community Defender

    Ian Gonzalez: Community Defender

    Ian Gonzalez is a trailblazer. He co-founded 7 on Sundays,  a run crew on Chicago’s South Side, an area where running as a pastime had been virtually nonexistent. 7 on Sundays created a community of runners, but there was nowhere for them to buy running shoes, clothes, or nutrition. Ian filled that void by opening Last Lap Cornerstore, the only running store on the South Side, and the only Black/Latino-owned running store in the city. He was forced to close the store, but is determined that Last Lap will return to serve the area’s runners. 
    For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode388.
     
    Thank you to HydraPak, AG1, and Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode. 
    HydraPak is the number one original equipment manufacturer of reservoirs and soft flasks in the world. They are continually looking for ways to help runners and their communities lessen their environmental footprint, and consequently their reusable hydration products are aimed not only at supporting athletes in pursuit of their personal goals, but at reducing single-use waste.

    Most recently, they unveiled their Cupless Racing Partnership Program, designed to support trail and road races across the country in eliminating race day waste by offering their collapsible and reusable SpeedCup as an alternative to single-use cups at running events.
    Find out more at https://hydrapak.com/pages/tina.
     
    AG1 is the daily Foundational Nutrition supplement that delivers comprehensive nutrients to support whole-body health. 
    With its science-driven formulation of vitamins, probiotics, and whole-food sourced nutrients, AG1 replaces your multivitamin, probiotic, and more in one simple, drinkable habit. And just as importantly, it actually tastes good!
    If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplemental routine, go to http://drinkag1.com/TINA and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND five free AG1 Travel Packs with your first order!
     
    Tracksmith is an independent running brand inspired by a deep love of the sport. They’re so committed to their mission of getting runners to do their best that they are offering a $100 gift card to any runner who runs a PR before April 30th. You can find all of the details under the “It’s PR Season” section at tracksmith.com/tina.
    If you’re a new customer, go to tracksmith.com/tina and use the code TINANEW at checkout to get $15 off your order of $75 or more. Returning customers can use the code TINAGIVE, and Tracksmith will give you free shipping and donate 5% of your order to TrackGirlz.
     
    Thanks for listening!
    If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast. And if you enjoy “Running for Real,” please leave us a review!
    Keep up with what’s going on at Running for Real by signing up for our weekly newsletter on our website, https://runningforreal.com/.
    Follow Tina on Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter). You’ll find Running for Real on Instagram too!
    Want to be a member of the Running for Real community? Join #Running4Real Superstars on Facebook! 
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@TinaMuir) for additional content, including our “RED-S: Realize. Reflect. Recover” series of 50+ videos.
    Thank you for your support - we appreciate each and every one of you!

    • 1 hr 16 min
    A Quick Update from Tina

    A Quick Update from Tina

    There isn't a new Running for Real episode this week, and here's the reason why...

    • 4 min
    Vanessa Peralta-Mitchell: Live a Life without Limits

    Vanessa Peralta-Mitchell: Live a Life without Limits

    A conversation with her mother and a television documentary changed the trajectory of Vanessa Peralta-Mitchell’s life. They led her to take up running; become a Certified Run Coach; and create the Game Changers and L.E.A.D. programs, redefining who is seen as the experts and leaders in the run industry. This year she was honored with Running USA’s Award of Excellence, which recognizes “outstanding contributions, initiative, leadership or innovation in the running industry.” Vanessa checks all of those boxes.
    For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode387.
     
    Thank you to AG1, Tracksmith, and Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this episode. 
     
    AG1 is the daily Foundational Nutrition supplement that delivers comprehensive nutrients to support whole-body health. 
    With its science-driven formulation of vitamins, probiotics, and whole-food sourced nutrients, AG1 replaces your multivitamin, probiotic, and more in one simple, drinkable habit. And just as importantly, it actually tastes good!
    If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplemental routine, go to http://drinkag1.com/TINA and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND five free AG1 Travel Packs with your first order!
     
    Tracksmith is an independent running brand inspired by a deep love of the sport. For years the brand has elevated running wear using best-in-class materials and timeless silhouettes that perform at the highest level and can be worn everyday, not just for running. 
    Tracksmith helps the environment by making comfortable, durable clothes that will last for years, rather than winding up in the landfill, but that’s not the only contribution they make. They supported Running for Real in creating our “RED-S: Realize. Reflect. Recover” program. They help athletes who are trying to make the Olympic trials, and they offer scholarships for creatives to work on their crafts. 
    If you’re a new customer, go to http://tracksmith.com/tina and use the code TINANEW at checkout to get $15 off your order of $75 or more. Returning customers can use the code TINAGIVE, and Tracksmith will give you free shipping and donate 5% of your order to TrackGirlz.
     
    Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes crush their fueling and hydration so they can perform at their best. Tina used their electrolytes and fuel when she finished first female and third overall at the Bryce Canyon 50 Miler. You can go to https://visit.pfandh.com/tina-planner for their free Fuel & Hydration planner to understand how much carb, fluid, and sodium you need for your key runs. 
    If you have more questions, Precision offers free video consultations. Their Athlete Support crew will answer your race nutrition questions and act as a sounding board for your fueling strategy. No hard-sell, just an experienced and friendly human who knows the science and is full of practical advice on how to nail your race nutrition. You can book a call at https://visit.pfandh.com/tina-calls.
    Once you know what you need to run your best, you can go to https://www.precisionfuelandhydration.com/tina/ for 15% off their range of multi-strength electrolytes and fuel.

     
    Thanks for listening!
    If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast. And if you enjoy “Running for Real,” please leave us a review!
    Keep up with what’s going on at Running for Real by signing up for our weekly newsletter on our website, https://runningforreal.com/.
    Follow Tina on Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter). You’ll find Running for Real on Instagram too!
    Want to be a member of the Running for Real community? Join #Running4Real Superstars on Facebook! 
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@TinaMuir) for additional content, including our “RED-S: Realize. Reflect. Recover” series of 50+ videos.
    Thank you for your support - we appreciate each and every one of you!

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Tina Muir: I've Got My Path

    Tina Muir: I've Got My Path

    In October 2022, Tina released a podcast episode called “I Felt So Lost.” At the time, she knew she wanted to combine running with sustainability, but she wasn’t quite sure what direction that would take. Now, just a little over a year later, she says, “I feel like I've got my path; the train track is in front of me and I can see it, and I feel very excited about where it's going.”
    For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode386.

     
    Thank you to Precision Fuel & Hydration, AG1, and Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode. 
     
    Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes crush their fueling and hydration so they can perform at their best. Tina used their electrolytes and fuel when she finished first female and third overall at the Bryce Canyon 50 Miler. You can go to https://visit.pfandh.com/tina-planner for their free Fuel & Hydration planner to understand how much carb, fluid, and sodium you need for your key runs. 
    If you have more questions, Precision offers free video consultations. Their Athlete Support crew will answer your race nutrition questions and act as a sounding board for your fueling strategy. No hard-sell, just an experienced and friendly human who knows the science and is full of practical advice on how to nail your race nutrition. You can book a call at https://visit.pfandh.com/tina-calls.
    Once you know what you need to run your best, you can go to https://www.precisionfuelandhydration.com/tina/ for 15% off their range of multi-strength electrolytes and fuel.

     
    AG1 is the daily Foundational Nutrition supplement that delivers comprehensive nutrients to support whole-body health. 
    With its science-driven formulation of vitamins, probiotics, and whole-food sourced nutrients, AG1 replaces your multivitamin, probiotic, and more in one simple, drinkable habit. And just as importantly, it actually tastes good!
    If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplemental routine, go to http://drinkag1.com/TINA and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND five free AG1 Travel Packs with your first order!
     
    Tracksmith is an independent running brand inspired by a deep love of the sport. For years the brand has elevated running wear using best-in-class materials and timeless silhouettes that perform at the highest level and can be worn everyday, not just for running. 
    Tracksmith helps the environment by making comfortable, durable clothes that will last for years, rather than winding up in the landfill, but that’s not the only contribution they make. They supported Running for Real in creating our “RED-S: Realize. Reflect. Recover” program. They help athletes who are trying to make the Olympic trials, and they offer scholarships for creatives to work on their crafts. 
    If you’re a new customer, go to http://tracksmith.com/tina and use the code TINANEW at checkout to get $15 off your order of $75 or more. Returning customers can use the code TINAGIVE, and Tracksmith will give you free shipping and donate 5% of your order to TrackGirlz.

     
    Thanks for listening!
    If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe wherever you’re listening to this podcast. And if you enjoy “Running for Real,” please leave us a review!
     
    Keep up with what’s going on at Running for Real by signing up for our weekly newsletter on our website, https://runningforreal.com/.
    Follow Tina on Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter). You’ll find Running for Real on Instagram too!
    Want to be a member of the Running for Real community? Join #Running4Real Superstars on Facebook! 
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@TinaMuir) for additional content, including our “RED-S: Realize. Reflect. Recover” series of 50+ videos.
    Thank you for your support - we appreciate each and every one of you!

    • 34 min

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1.1K Ratings

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Triangelmom ,

I take Tina on my runs

When I run outside, I need something to listen to that will keep me focused and motivated. Music does it, depending on how it matches with my movements but I find that having someone talking to me is my best resource for a solid run. Every time I run outside, I listen to Tina Muir’s Running for Real podcast. Tina provides a guided run for 30, 45 and 60 minutes that makes you feel as if she running alongside you. Sometimes, she is running with fellow runners at a pre-marathon shakeout run and sometimes, she is running solo and sharing something deep. But no matter what she is talking about on the run, she makes me feel like I want to be my best running self.

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The best

Tina is an incredible conversationalist. She has a way of engaging her guests and the audience in an authentic and real way! Every episode is like hearing a conversation between friends! What an incredible heart Tina has! A love for the sport, it’s people and the environment! Highly recommend!

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A joy and delight

Tina is an amazingly thoughtful, inquisitive, and caring person. This shines through in every episode as she brings us honesty, encouragement, and valuable ideas we can learn from and apply to our lives.

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