The Running for Real Podcast
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.
Episodes
After four thwarted attempts at racing an ultramarathon, Tina Muir ran the Bryce Canyon 50 Miler on May 20th. Bryce Canyon almost didn’t happen either; the race was on the same day as the funeral of her close friend, Patrick, whom she had lost just a few weeks earlier, and she struggled with whether or not to run. But Patrick’s widow knew that he would have wanted her to carry on and encouraged her to run the race to h...
What is the funniest thing you’ve seen on the news? Sarah has some good ones, but Tina’s is outrageous!
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Join Tina for a run with Out Trails, a community of LGBTQ+ and ally trail runners/hikers, celebrating and promoting diversity out on the trails.
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Tina is currently preparing for her first ultramarathon, the Bryce Canyon 50 Miler, so we thought this was an appropriate time to reshare an episode from June 2018 with the amazing ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter.
In this episode, she shares her experiences of hallucinating and running blind, her favorite moment on her way to victory in the Moab 240, and her advice for pushing through tough times.
What would you do if you found $2000 (or whatever currency you use!) on the ground? It’s not enough to be life-changing, but it’s still a considerable amount… Tina and Sarah have some ideas!
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Tina shares some deeply personal feelings from the weeks since the last Together Run.
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Sports science has traditionally focused on men and ignored women. In her new book, Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes, Christine Yu explores the research being done to correct that imbalance and the scientific discoveries that can help women flourish in sports.
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As runners, we all have bathroom stories. Tina has several, including one that you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy. Sarah contributes a classic, although it actually happened to someone else! If you need a laugh, be sure to listen to this episode!
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Mechelle Lewis Freeman’s deep faith and the support of her family and community helped propel her to the top ranks of track and field. She’s a Pan American Double Silver Medalist, a World Champion, and an Olympian. The lessons she learned from her own experiences inspired her to create a non-profit, TrackGirlz, that empowers girls through track and field.
Have you ever broken the law? Tina has had one minor transgression, but Sarah may be an international fugitive…
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Join Tina for another run in England, through the bluebell woods of Heartwood Forest, as she shares her London Marathon experience.
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Emily Saul believes that everyone wants to evolve and progress. She’s chosen movement as the vehicle for her own personal growth, and she’s passionate about helping others reach their potential through physical activity. Through her sport psychology practice, E Saul Movement, she teaches people to access the connection between their mind and their body.
If you could have three wishes, what would they be? Tina and Sarah do set some parameters for this one - the wishes need to fall somewhere in between saving humanity and having ice cream every day!
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Join Tina for a run in England on Earth Day, the day before the London Marathon. Of course, every day is Earth Day, not just 22 April!
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Chicago Event Management (CEM) produces events including The Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1, and Shamrock Shuffle that exemplify sustainable road racing.
CEM strives not only to be environmentally responsible, but also to contribute to their community. They present high-profile, big-budget events, but Chief Operating Officer Michael Nishi and Sustainability Manager Cat Morris share suggesti...
What is the worst weather that you’ve run in? Hot, cold, windy, raining, snowing? A combination of some of the above? Whatever it is, you’d probably be hard pressed to top Sarah’s recent extreme weather run!
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Join Tina on Tracksmith's shakeout run before the Boston Marathon!
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Diane Nukuri was only 15 when she left her village in Burundi to compete in the Sydney Olympics. Her experience there solidified an idea that she had been considering since she began traveling for races. After winning the bronze medal in the 10,000m at the Francophone Games in Canada the following year, she remained in the country and was granted asylum from her war-torn country. Since then she’s gone on to two more Ol...
If you could have a celebrity for a best friend, who would you choose? You might guess Tina’s, but probably not Sarah’s! And what about in real life? Who’s the most famous person that you’ve met?
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Join Tina and her training partner, Lane Pagano for a 30, 45, or 60 minute Together run in St Louis. After Tina surprises Lane by running towards him with a mic, get to know the person who runs with Tina multiple days a week in addition to our usual meditative elements of nature check ins, body scans, and senses check ins as well as mental health check in and updates. Come join us for a run!
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