Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast
605 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 499 ratingsThe Not Your Average Runner Podcast teaches plus-size, mid-life women practical ways to start running in the body they have right now. Certified Running & Life Coach Jill Angie combines her real-life experience and coaching wisdom to help women find joy in learning to run in a way that honors their unique size, shape, speed or age. You’ll be surprised at how much you can enjoy running when you know how to do it! Download a free one-week jumpstart plan to get started today at www.notyouraveragerunner.com/start.
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288. Self-Care and Menopause with Elizabeth Sherman
February 16, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 44 MBMenopause is an experience half of the world’s population has, is, or will be going through, so why are we shying away from talking about it? Elizabeth Sherman is a Master Certified life and menopause coach, and she's here to shine a light on all things menopause and to share some incredible suggestions for self-care when your body is going through menopause. Discover the importance of embracing and appreciating this stage of life, how to advocate for yourself, and her top tips for fee...
287. Your Body Is Not the Problem, You Just Need the Right Bra with Renelle Braaten
February 09, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 36.7 MBIf you, like me, are larger-breasted, you’ve probably been unsuccessful in finding a comfortable sports bra that helps you run or engage in any sport you enjoy. That changed for me when I found the Enell sports bra. I’m so excited to have Enell founder Renelle Braaten on this week to share her passion for big boobs, and how she came to create Enell. Renelle is sharing the thought that spurred her mission to serve larger-breasted women, and we’re talking about how women’s lives have lit...
286. Re-Run: What to Do if You’re Not Making Progress
February 02, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 22.4 MBIf you’re on the cusp of wanting to give up because you’re frustrated that you’re not making progress, you need to hear today’s episode. You’ll learn how to question your belief that you need to be making progress at all times, what happens when you think progress is what will make you feel proud or fulfilled, and why it’s so powerful to engage in an activity without ever expecting to make progress. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/286
285. How to Be Successful in Your First 30 Days of Running
January 26, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MBIf you’re brand new to running, welcome to the ultimate guide to your first 30 days as a runner! I’m sharing everything that will make your running experience smooth, easy, and maybe even fun, from my top tips for injury prevention to my favorite gear, and so much more! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/285
284. Surprising Things About Running in Alaska with Kim Ryals
January 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBLast year, I had the deep pleasure of going to Alaska on a trip organized by the company Run Alaska Trails. We did a bunch of trail running, hiking, and exploring, and I realized I never really talked about how it went. So this week, I have Run Alaska Trails founder, owner, and operator, Kim Ryals, on the show to discuss all the fun we had, the incredible things we saw, how Alaska is constantly trying to kill you in the coolest ways, and why a guided experience of Alaska is the best way to m...
283. 7 Secrets to Stay Committed to Your Long-Term Running Goals
January 12, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBListen in this week as everyone's favorite coach Jen Lamplough and I share seven secrets that will help you stay committed to your long-term running goals. You’ll hear our personal running goals, how we’ve dealt with feeling discouraged along the way, the truth about commitment and sacrifice as they relate to your goals, and some of the less obvious things you might not be accounting for that will set you up for success. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyourave...
282. How to Feel Better About Coming in Last
January 05, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBUnless you’re in some magical race where everyone runs side-by-side and crosses the line together holding hands and singing Kumbaya, someone’s got to finish last. But so many of you make coming in DFL (dead f*cking last) mean something bad, so this week we’re unpacking the most common beliefs about finishing DFL, and I’m showing you why they’re all BS. If you have some negative thoughts about even just the idea of coming last in a race, that’s totally normal, but it’s time to change it. ...
281. Endurance Fueling with Bethany Shields
December 29, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 37.4 MBTune in this week to discover everything you need to know about fueling for endurance. Not Your Average Runner ambassador and certified nutrition coach, Bethany Shields, is sharing the science behind fueling for endurance running, some general how-to guidance to get you started, and what you can expect as you start to change the way you fuel your amazing body for endurance running, or any other form of endurance exercise. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyourav...
280. My 2023 Goal: 4 Parts and 4 Tools
December 22, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBWe’re nearing the end of the year which means many of us are starting to think about our goals for 2023 and what we would like to achieve. Join me this week to hear my running goal for 2023 and the tools I’m using to support myself throughout this training journey. I’m sharing why I changed my running goal for next year, the power of collecting data as you train, and how I’m planning out my training in phases. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner....
279. 5 Easy Steps to Kickstart Your Fitness Routine
December 15, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MBThis episode is for anyone who wants to start exercising, whether it’s running or something else. If you used to exercise but stopped and want to start again, or you’ve been trying to get into a routine but are struggling to make it happen, what I’m sharing today will apply to you too. You’ll hear how to create an exercise plan that makes sense for you, your life, and your body so it becomes a consistent part of your life that you love. Get full show notes and more information here: ht...
278. My Best Hack for Staying Consistent
December 08, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 16.4 MBThink about the last time you had a run scheduled. Maybe it was first thing in the morning, the alarm goes off, and you think, “Oh, hell no. I’m tired. It’s cold. I don’t have time. I’ll just go tomorrow instead.” But the truth is you’re probably going to do the same thing the next day. Before you know it, it’s been days, weeks, or months, and breaking this habit feels impossible. But you’re in luck because this week, I’m sharing a tool that will help you stay consistent with running or anyt...
277. How to Nail Your Running Form
December 01, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week, I’m sharing my head-to-toe overview of how to nail your running form so you can avoid those dreaded injuries and start seeing some amazing results. You’ll hear why continuously adjusting your form is absolutely vital, how to conduct a form check, and my tips for implementing each piece one by one so you can eventually put them all together. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/277
276. 3 Powerful Takeaways from the Run Your Best Life Texas Retreat
November 24, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 20 MBTune in this week to discover the jaw-dropping realizations that happened during the Run Your Best Life retreat. I’m sharing what it means to ‘choose your ass’ and why it’s so important, how to start focusing on the possibilities of the future instead of the failures of the past, and why your resting-nope face (you might know it by another name) is a surprising asset. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/276
275. 3 No-Bullshit Steps to Finish 2022 Like a Boss
November 17, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutes - 19.6 MBJoin me this week for some tough love on finishing 2022 strong so you don’t have to survive the last six weeks of the year, but make it your b*tch. I’m sharing three no-bullshit steps that might be a tough pill to swallow at first, but will have you excited and motivated to slay when 2023 rolls around. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/275
274. So You F*$@ed Up, Now What?
November 10, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 23.3 MBI’ve been working with some clients recently on planning for their goals in 2023. But we can’t have a conversation about goals without talking about failure, what it means to us as runners and humans, and why we’re so scared of failing. So, tune in this week to discover what to do when you’ve f*$@ed up. I’m sharing why real success never happens on the first try, why not acknowledging this reality is stopping so many people from doing incredible things, and how to get clear on where your bel...
273. Running While Black with Alison Mariella Désir
November 03, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 45.1 MBThis week, I’m so excited to introduce you to endurance athlete, activist, and mental-health advocate Alison Mariella Désir. When Alison was at rock bottom, searching for meaning and structure, running and marathon training saved her life. We’re discussing the paradigms that Black runners face, what we can do as a society to improve diversity, access, and equity in the running sphere and the world at large, and why this work will never end. Get full show notes and more information here...
272. Are You Ready to Train for a Half Marathon?
October 27, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week, I share the brutal reality of training for a half marathon. You’ll hear how to identify if you’re ready to train, what to expect during the training period, the dangers of approaching your training before you’re ready, the importance of having a support group in place, and how to create the appropriate plan for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/272
271. Coach Jen's BIG Announcement!
October 20, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 31.6 MBFive years ago, Jen walked us through her first-ever marathon experience. Safe to say, she didn’t love it. Well, she’s back today because she’s doing it to herself all over again. A lot has changed since Jen last trained for a big running event, so she’s sharing the physical training, preparation, and thought work that’s going to get her over the line this time around, and her tips if you’re getting back into running, or just getting started. Get full show notes and more information he...
270. How to Make the First Mile Easier
October 13, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MBThis week, we’re talking about the first mile of your run and how it feels like ass most of the time. Tune in to discover three reasons why the first mile of your run usually always feels difficult. I’m showing you why most runners don’t just get up and running and immediately feel like gazelles, how to make the first mile easier, and why, if you find it hard, you’re a real runner. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/270
269. Running After Weight Loss Surgery
October 06, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes - 40.2 MBIf you’re one of the dozens of people who have requested an episode on running after weight loss surgery, it’s your lucky day. Some of my clients have had this surgery, and they’re generously giving you everything you need to know to make it a success, from what to expect post-op, the experimentation and changes they’ve had to make in their endurance fueling, and how they’ve created familiarity in their post-surgery bodies to tune into their unique needs. Get full show notes and more i...
268. Living in a “Less Than Perfect” Body with Shannon Hennig
September 29, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 42.8 MBIn a world that is highly fatphobic and skinny is seen as the epitome of health, fat people experience biases and stigma that not only feel terrible but have real consequences. Shannon Hennig is a plus-sized personal trainer and wellness coach with multiple chronic health conditions. She's sharing her story, the dangers of healthism and fatphobia, why mindset was the biggest piece of the puzzle when it came to improving her health and fitness, and how to start seeing that you and your health...
267. How to Ask for What You Want When You’re Fat
September 22, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 24 MBI experienced something recently that got me thinking about how conditioned we are to blame ourselves when we don’t fit someone else’s expectations. It happens on airplanes with seatbelts, and it happens at races with race shirts that only come in S, M, and L. Tune in this week to discover how you’ve been socialized by a patriarchal society with an embedded anti-fat bias, and how to break the cycle, speak up, and ask for what you want even though the answer might be a no. Get ful...
266. Three Must-Do Self-Care Tips for Runners
September 15, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 24.2 MBJoin me this week to discover my top three must-do self-care tips so you can keep mentally and physically fit to run and enjoy it. You’ll learn why self-care isn’t just about the physical side of things, and how to create a plan so your running game is on point, no matter the obstacles that may come your way. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/266
265. Body Image in Athletes with Jane Pilger
September 08, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 35 MBIf your lived experience of your body is one that’s currently centered around rejecting, bypassing, or ignoring it, listen in. Food freedom and body trust coach, Jane Pilger, is offering her top tips for working in partnership with your body, and showing you how, without trust and acceptance, you will be at war with yourself for the rest of your life, even as you actively work towards your goals. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/265
264. Pain: The Mind-Body Communication Worth Paying Attention to with Deb Malkin
September 01, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 44.9 MBIf you’re a runner with knees, hips, ankles, and a spine, listen in. My guest this week is Deb Malkin, a fat chronic pain coach and former massage therapist who is committed to helping people feel at home in their bodies. Deb is giving us the lowdown on the science behind pain, and how, while pain can be learned, it is not a figment of your imagination. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/264
Ep #263: Live Your Dreams as the Person You Are Right Now with Slow Fat Triathlete Jayne Williams
August 25, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 37.2 MBTune in this week for a conversation with the inspirational Jayne Williams. Jayne is walking us through writing her groundbreaking book, why she never could have predicted the impact it would make on people like me, and we’re going deep into how the landscape has changed when it comes to fat activism and body positivity, and the power of being out there living your life as an unapologetic, open person, whoever you are. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouravera...
263. Live Your Dreams as the Person You Are Right Now with Slow Fat Triathlete Jayne Williams
August 25, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 37.2 MBTune in this week for a conversation with the inspirational Jayne Williams. Jayne is walking us through writing her groundbreaking book, why she never could have predicted the impact it would make on people like me, and we’re going deep into how the landscape has changed when it comes to fat activism and body positivity, and the power of being out there living your life as an unapologetic, open person, whoever you are. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouravera...
Ep #262: Fueling Your Body Through Menopause with Elizabeth Sherman
August 18, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 43.7 MBTune in this week to discover how to fuel your body through menopause. I'm joined by health coach for women in mid-life, Elizabeth Sherman, to discuss the physical and mental impacts of menopause, and why breaking the patriarchal conditioning of ignoring its existence is the key to improving our experience of our menopausal years. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/262
262. Fueling Your Body Through Menopause with Elizabeth Sherman
August 18, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 43.7 MBTune in this week to discover how to fuel your body through menopause. I'm joined by health coach for women in mid-life, Elizabeth Sherman, to discuss the physical and mental impacts of menopause, and why breaking the patriarchal conditioning of ignoring its existence is the key to improving our experience of our menopausal years. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/262
Ep #261: Break Up with Dieting for Good with Jen Madden
August 11, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 39.6 MBThis week, I have badass anti-diet coach and my close personal friend, Jen Madden, here to show you how, if you want to lose weight and gain health, whatever that means for you, dieting is simply not the way to do it. As a life-long dieter herself, she knows all too well the challenge of navigating body positivity while wanting to lose weight, but she’s nailed down what has allowed her to live her best life, and she’s showing you how to do the same. Get full show notes and more informa...
261. Break Up with Dieting for Good with Jen Madden
August 11, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 39.6 MBThis week, I have badass anti-diet coach and my close personal friend, Jen Madden, here to show you how, if you want to lose weight and gain health, whatever that means for you, dieting is simply not the way to do it. As a life-long dieter herself, she knows all too well the challenge of navigating body positivity while wanting to lose weight, but she’s nailed down what has allowed her to live her best life, and she’s showing you how to do the same. Get full show notes and more informa...
Ep #260: Taking Autism and Running with It with Angela Lauria
August 04, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week, I'm chatting with my friend and book coach Angela Lauria. For years, Angela and I have talked about our weight-loss journeys, she identifies as fat, she’s a triathlete, but most recently, she’s been opening up about her autism diagnosis and how it’s impacted her life and her athletic training, so we’re diving into all of it today. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/260
260. Taking Autism and Running with It with Angela Lauria
August 04, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week, I'm chatting with my friend and book coach Angela Lauria. For years, Angela and I have talked about our weight-loss journeys, she identifies as fat, she’s a triathlete, but most recently, she’s been opening up about her autism diagnosis and how it’s impacted her life and her athletic training, so we’re diving into all of it today. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/260
259. 100-Miler Training and Lessons Learned with Debby Hershberger
July 28, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 33 MBThis week, I quiz one of our Run Your Best Life members, Debby Hershberger, on all things 100-miler training. She’s sharing the planning and training that has gone into preparing for her race, how she has protected her long-term goals, even while taking part in shorter races for training, and her best advice for anyone who wants to take part in a race of this magnitude one day. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/259
Ep #259: 100-Miler Training and Lessons Learned with Debby Hershberger
July 28, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 33 MBThis week, I quiz one of our Run Your Best Life members, Debby Hershberger, on all things 100-miler training. She’s sharing the planning and training that has gone into preparing for her race, how she has protected her long-term goals, even while taking part in shorter races for training, and her best advice for anyone who wants to take part in a race of this magnitude one day. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/259
Ep #258: How to Stay Accountable to Your Training Plan
July 21, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MBIf you’ve ever set yourself a big goal and then tanked halfway through working on it, tune in this week. I'm sharing why wanting to give up doesn't mean you're lazy, and my 3-step process for choosing a training plan. Discover the process I use to help me stay accountable to myself and my training plan when things get tough. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/258
258. How to Stay Accountable to Your Training Plan
July 21, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MBIf you’ve ever set yourself a big goal and then tanked halfway through working on it, tune in this week. I'm sharing why wanting to give up doesn't mean you're lazy, and my 3-step process for choosing a training plan. Discover the process I use to help me stay accountable to myself and my training plan when things get tough. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/258
Ep #257: The Half Marathon That Changed My Life
July 14, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBTune in this week as I tell the story of the half marathon that changed my life. I’m sharing why signing up for a race is never going to provide enough motivation to carry you through months of training, and you’ll discover the impact that you can have on the world just by showing up for yourself in a new way. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/257
257. The Half Marathon That Changed My Life
July 14, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBTune in this week as I tell the story of the half marathon that changed my life. I’m sharing why signing up for a race is never going to provide enough motivation to carry you through months of training, and you’ll discover the impact that you can have on the world just by showing up for yourself in a new way. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/257
Ep #256: Re-Run: Self Defense for Runners with Carrie Mugridge and Jimmy Golden
July 07, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBIn light of the recent bullshit decision to overturn Roe v Wade, I think we could all really use a little empowerment in our lives. This week’s episode has been pulled out of the archives because it’s still one of the most important episodes of this podcast to date. Carrie Mugridge and Jimmy Golden are on a mission to educate as many women as possible on self-defense. So listen in, take notes, and share it because it might just save a life. Get full show notes and more informati...
256. Re-Run: Self Defense for Runners with Carrie Mugridge and Jimmy Golden
July 07, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBIn light of the recent bullshit decision to overturn Roe v Wade, I think we could all really use a little empowerment in our lives. This week’s episode has been pulled out of the archives because it’s still one of the most important episodes of this podcast to date. Carrie Mugridge and Jimmy Golden are on a mission to educate as many women as possible on self-defense. So listen in, take notes, and share it because it might just save a life. Get full show notes and more informati...
255. Sierra Swofford’s 100-Mile Ultra: How It Went
June 30, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 35.6 MBIf you want some insight into the how-to of participating in a 100-mile Ultra, you’re in the right place. Sierra Swofford is back for an update on how her preparation played out when it was finally time for race day, and how she dealt with the curveballs that were thrown her way after she arrived in Utah for the race. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/255
Ep #255: Sierra Swofford’s 100-Mile Ultra: How It Went
June 30, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 35.6 MBIf you want some insight into the how-to of participating in a 100-mile Ultra, you’re in the right place. Sierra Swofford is back for an update on how her preparation played out when it was finally time for race day, and how she dealt with the curveballs that were thrown her way after she arrived in Utah for the race. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/255
254. Why Running While Fat Won’t Ruin Your Knees with Alex Ellis
June 23, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode, mobility coach and wellness expert Alex Ellis takes me on a deep dive into knee pain, knee health, and maintaining knee strength and mobility. If you’re a runner, you’re going to experience knee pain at some point, but you don’t have to stay in pain or believe the myth that weight loss is the only solution. Learn how to care for your knees and how to know when you should rest or keep running. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.c...
Ep #254: Why Running While Fat Won’t Ruin Your Knees with Alex Ellis
June 23, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode, mobility coach and wellness expert Alex Ellis takes me on a deep dive into knee pain, knee health, and maintaining knee strength and mobility. If you’re a runner, you’re going to experience knee pain at some point, but you don’t have to stay in pain or believe the myth that weight loss is the only solution. Learn how to care for your knees and how to know when you should rest or keep running. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.c...
253. How to Navigate Health Setbacks with Julie Anna Johnson
June 16, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MBWhy are you telling yourself you can’t be a runner? Is it because you think you’re “too old” or because you have too many health or injury-related issues? My guest this week is Julie Anna Johnson, a life coach and athlete with fibromyalgia, who was walker-bound just 10 years ago. She's sharing how she achieved her dream of running her first half marathon last year, and what has helped her navigate the mind drama we all experience. Get full show notes and more information here: ht...
Ep #253: How to Navigate Health Setbacks with Julie Anna Johnson
June 16, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MBWhy are you telling yourself you can’t be a runner? Is it because you think you’re “too old” or because you have too many health or injury-related issues? My guest this week is Julie Anna Johnson, a life coach and athlete with fibromyalgia, who was walker-bound just 10 years ago. She's sharing how she achieved her dream of running her first half marathon last year, and what has helped her navigate the mind drama we all experience. Get full show notes and more information here: ht...
252. Redefining Rest for Runners with Marissa McKool
June 09, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 31 MBThis week, I'm joined by Marissa McKool, a former public health leader turned career and life coach who helps public health professionals change their relationship to rest. And if there's anything runners need more of, it's rest. We’re discussing the unconscious belief that we need to earn our rest, and why we need to stop with these thoughts before burnout and injury inevitably set in. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/252
Ep #252: Redefining Rest for Runners with Marissa McKool
June 09, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 31 MBThis week, I'm joined by Marissa McKool, a former public health leader turned career and life coach who helps public health professionals change their relationship to rest. And if there's anything runners need more of, it's rest. We’re discussing the unconscious belief that we need to earn our rest, and why we need to stop with these thoughts before burnout and injury inevitably set in. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/252
251. Your Post-Divorce Comeback: 3 Reasons Running Helps with Sade Curry
June 02, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 34.6 MBListen in as Sade Curry shares her insights on the three reasons running helps you come back even better and stronger after a divorce. She’s offering some of the most important questions we have to ask ourselves during or after a divorce, why she chose to pave her own path forward instead of following all the rules women are expected to abide by, and her best tips for getting back out there in the dating world. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.co...