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Active Mom Podcast: Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause, Menopause & BeyondTINA MUIR- RED-S in Postpartum AthletesSend us a textToday I speak with Tina Muir, the founder and CEO of Running For Real. Tina is a mother of two and former international runner for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Tina hosts the Running For Real Podcast, which has amassed over 6 million downloads. The Running For Real Podcast is a collective of conversations about running, the climate emergency, and social justice. Tina also hosts a second, NPR style podcast with Knox Robinson called Running Realized, noted as "The 'Invisibilia' of running" by Women's Running. Tina has worked with the United Nations Office for...
2023-03-3144 min
The Running for Real PodcastKnox Robinson: Your Story Is Already There for You to Discover - R4R 326Knox Robinson is a writer, running coach, founder of the Black Roses NYC run crew, and was Tina’s co-host on the Running Realized podcast. In this wide-ranging interview, he shares his insights on summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Fela Kuti, coaching, Ryan Hall, and Eric Clapton, with excursions into Buddhist philosophy. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode326. Thank you to Patreon, Tracksmith, and Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode. Come join us on Patreon! Do you enjoy Together Runs? Then you won’t want to miss o...
2022-11-251h 02
The Running Explained Podcasts2/e41 The Relationship We Have With Running with Tina Muir (@tinamuir88)The only constant is change, and while running may seem like your rock in the ever-flowing river of life, your relationship with running WILL change over the course of not only your life, but the seasons of life you find yourself in. Tina Muir, Founder of Running for Real, mom, podcaster, and former professional runner and international runner for Great Britain & Northern Ireland joins the show to talk about the many ways we can form a relationship with running, and what we should be striving for at the end of the dayTina’s experience an a professional ru...
2022-11-241h 22
Running RealizedBonus: Running and Climate Change with the United Nations Humanitarian OfficeAn exploration of how climate change is impacting the sport we love and what others are individually doing to change it. This bonus episode is a collaboration with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), for World Humanitarian Day (WHD) 2021 to bring awareness to the critical conversations happening right now. First, through the storytelling of Fernanda Maciel on how she left her job as an environmental lawyer and now annually creates her “white flow” campaigns; a combination of incredible feats of running to drive awareness and enact change focused on environmental sustainability. Next, a di...
2021-11-021h 03
Grow the GoodTackling Enjoyment Over Achievement with Tina MuirWhat happens when you start running for fun instead of a finish line? In this week’s podcast, Sonya sat down with Tina Muir, CEO of Running for Real, an incredible podcast and the largest global community of socially engaged runners, and talked about learning how to run for enjoyment instead of recognition. Tina hosts the Running for Real Podcast, a collection of podcasts about running, the climate emergency and social justice. She also co-hosts Running Realized with Knox Robinson, exploring running culture. In addition to her professional running career representing Great Britain and Northern Ireland...
2021-09-2457 min
A Runner’s Life#104 - Tina Muir on walking your talkIn episode 104 I speak with Tina Muir who is the founder, host and CEO of Running For Real. Tina is a mother of two and former international runner for Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The Running For Real Podcast is a collective of conversations about running, the climate emergency, and social justice. This podcast has amassed over 4.5 million downloads, and is one of the most recognised running podcasts.
I spoke with Tina on episode 248 of the The Running For Real Podcast.
Tina also hosts a second, highly rated podcast with Knox Robinson called R...
2021-09-061h 06Running RealizedMotherhood and The OlympicsAn exploration of motherhood and the Olympics. First, through the storytelling of Dawn Harper-Nelson, Olympic gold and silver medalist, a wife and a mom. Next, a discussion with Molly Dickens, Co-Founder and Executive Director of &Mother, on the inequities and barriers that exist for athlete mothers and what the future state should look like. Then, a breakdown and call to action on how the listener can take immediate next steps on being an active participant in supporting equity for mothers and women in their Olympic journeys. Meet the guests: Dawn Harper-Nelson Mother 2008 Olympic Gold...
2021-07-1256 minRunning RealizedThe LGBTQ+ Runner ExperienceFirst, through the storytelling of Ryan Montgomery, Queer Pro Ultra Runner, on how running has allowed him to explore and better understand himself. Second, a discussion with Chris Mosier, the first trans athlete to represent Team USA, on the past, present and future of advocacy for LGBTQ+ athletes. Then, a breakdown and call to action on how the listener can take immediate next steps on being an active participant in supporting LGBTQ+ runners. Meet the guests: Ryan Montgomery Professional Ultra runner Altra, 2XU, Suunto sponsored Competing in 24hour World Championships in September for Team USA ...
2021-06-2150 minRunning RealizedThe Sustainable Road RaceFirst, through the storytelling of the environmental impact of a single large-scale marathon, told by Shelley Villalobos, Managing Director of Council for Responsible Sport. Second, a discussion on current and future state of the sustainable efforts of road racing with Michael Nishi, COO of Chicago Event Management, the producers of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Then, a breakdown and call to action on how the listener can take immediate next steps on being an active participant in making the world of road races a more sustainable place. Finally, a reading from Jordan Marie Daniel, leader of the Indigenous...
2021-06-0756 minRunning RealizedThe Running JokeFirst, a story told actor, writer and comedian Jon Glaser (Parks and Recreation, Inside Amy Schumer, Late Night with Conan O'Brien) about his most unique running bathroom stop. Next, a discussion with stand up comedian Liz Miele on the unlikely intersection and parallels of comedy and running, and how both intertwine in her creative process. Then, a breakdown and call to action on how the listener can use running as a means to fuel creativty, whether they're funny or not. Or just laugh at themselves on their next unusual running predicament. Finally, a joke about marathons from Liz....
2021-05-2453 minRunning RealizedThe Load We CarryFirst, through the storytelling of Victoria Lo, a Chinese American runner based in Brooklyn, NY, tells the story of a recent mid-run panic attack. Second, a discussion on the intersection of racial trauma, racial identity, and running with Jenny Wang, PhD and Licensed Psychologist. Then, a breakdown and call to action on how the listener can take the next steps on being an active participant in making running and the world a safer space for our AAPI community. Finally, a poem written and read by Daryl Murphy. Meet the guests: Victoria Lo Avid runner (9 full marathons, 2...
2021-05-0359 min
The Running for Real PodcastPresenting: Running Realized - Your Running ShoesToday we are having a crossover episode, sharing episode five of Running Realized: The Lifelines Of Your Running Shoes. Be sure to go subscribe to Running Realized to catch up on the previous and future episodes of season one here. An exploration of understanding the environmental impact of the running footwear industry - what sustainability looks like now and what we hope for it to be in the future. First, we’ll hear the story of the lifecycle of one pair of running shoes, from concept to landfill with Bennett Grimes, Senior Product Manager of Fo...
2021-04-231h 12Running RealizedThe Lifelines of Your Running ShoesFirst, we’ll hear the story of the lifecycle of one pair of running shoes, from concept to landfill with Bennett Grimes, Senior Product Manager of Footwear at REI's Co-Op. Next, we’ll have a discussion on the future of materials with Jad Finck, VP of Innovation and Sustainability at Allbirds. Then, a breakdown and call to action on how the listener can take immediate next steps on being an active participant in making the running industry a more sustainable place. Finally, we’ll hear from Zoë Rom, Runner, climate activist, and Associate Editor at Trail Runner magazine, as she reads...
2021-04-191h 02Running RealizedGender on the Trail and Ultra SceneFirst, we’re going to hear a story from Zobel Belisario, a queer, non-binary trail and ultra runner. Next, a discussion with Patti Flynn, endurance athlete, runner, cyclist, and Senior DEI Consultant at the Equality Institute. Then, a breakdown and call to action on how the listener can take immediate next steps on being an active participant in supporting trans and non-binary runners. Finally, an excerpt from the poem, Zone of Rarity, read by author J Mase III, a Black/trans/queer poet & educator based in Seattle, by way of Philadelphia. Meet the guests: Zobel Be...
2021-04-051h 01Running RealizedThe Inner DisconnectIt's never been more clear how disconnected we are with ourselves. An exploration of using running as a means to more deeply understand oneself, and how spirituality, introspection, and social justice intersect. First, through the storytelling of Shaun Martin and how the Navajo have used running as a form of prayer for many, many years. Second, a discussion focused on the intersection of spirituality, introspection, and social justice with Dr. Simran Jeet Singh. Third, a breakdown and call to action on how the listener can take immediate next steps on being an active participant in helping oneself...
2021-03-2255 min
I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein PodcastEpisode 305: Knox Robinson & Tina Muir – Running RealizedKnox Robinson and Tina Muir are the hosts of the brand new podcast “Running Realized.” I listened to the first episode and new I wanted to have them on this shoe to share about this new project.
Running Realized is a podcast that tackles issues that directly affect the sport of running, It is a place to explore, discuss and provide insight to create meaningful change. Tina and Knox will tell stories, consult with experts and search for actionable ways that we can all be a part of the solution.
Tina has been on this podc...
2021-03-0800 minRunning RealizedThe Coaching ConundrumAn exploration of running coaches through experience, education, and tenure - how a male-dominated industry can be toxic to the development of female athletes. First, through the storytelling of Rebecca Mehra. Second, a discussion with Porscha Dobson on how female coaching is paramount for the success and health of female athletes. Third, a breakdown and call to action on how the listener can take immediate next steps on being an active participant in supporting female coaches. Last, Alexi Pappas reads an excerpt from her new book Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas. Meet t...
2021-03-0856 minRunning RealizedThe ListFirst, we hear the story of Samia Akbar, the fastest US Born Black female marathoner. Second, a discussion with Marilyn Bevans who was second place female at the 1977 Boston Marathon and the first Black female runner to break three hours in the marathon. She shares her experience as a pioneer and youth coach for over three decades. Third, a breakdown and three calls-to-action for how listeners can take immediate next steps to be active participants in the growth of Black and Brown female runners at the grassroots level and beyond. Finally, a song from Tracksmith Fellow, Circa 95. Meet...
2021-02-2244 min
Running RealizedIntroducing: Running RealizedJoin running industry voices Tina Muir and Knox Robinson on a mission to explore running culture as a vehicle to realize its fullest potential. A combination of the thematic focus and journalism of The Daily with the audio aesthetic and creative storytelling of This American Life, the show will be a fresh and important addition to the global running community. We want to understand what is happening and know what we can do to help uplift underrepresented genders, celebrate and include different cultures and backgrounds, and address the environmental impact of running. Running Realized is a space...
2021-01-3002 min
The Running for Real PodcastKnox Robinson: Coming Into Ownership By Rights"I’ve been in love with America my whole life.” These were the words of Knox Robinson as we took time to talk about running, America, and his insights into the movements happening around the nation. When you listen to Knox, you get lost in his words and realize that you probably don’t spend enough time being alone with your own thoughts. This episode will have you contemplating and pondering – and probably looking at running in way you never have. Tune in. "Hide and Write and Study and Think” Knox has always been interested in written word and r...
2020-08-211h 26