Jen, Elle Dee, and I are hanging out this week to talk about consistency. We’re addressing the most common mistakes people make in an attempt to build a habit, why you might be struggling, and we’re also sharing the strategies we employ to set ourselves up for success when our excuses for staying in bed inevitably come up. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/191
Apr 08, 2021•45 min•Ep. 191
Tune in this week to discover the secret to leaving other people’s opinions by the side of the road like the bags of poop that they are. I’m sharing why other people’s opinions about your running are not what makes you upset, and what you can do to help your brain sort the gold from the crap when it comes to what other people have to say about you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/190
Apr 01, 2021•11 min•Ep. 190
Tune in this week as I share the two main concerns I’ve been seeing runners having with the lack of races, and what to do about it. Just because you don’t have any races coming up does not mean this time has to go to waste, and I’m sharing some suggestions for how to best use this break period to your advantage. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/189
Mar 25, 2021•19 min•Ep. 189
Listen in this week as Jen, Elle Dee, and I discuss the perils of overtraining and how to spot the warning signals that you might be doing it. So many of us know the benefits of scheduling rest days on our plans, and yet we struggle to find peace with it, so we’re sharing what our days off often look like and our best tips for what you can do to avoid overtraining. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/188...
Mar 18, 2021•50 min•Ep. 188
Tune in this week as I share everything you need to know to master the treadmill. I’m guiding you through the safety precautions available to you if you currently feel super nervous about trying it out, and I’m also addressing some of the most frequently asked questions, from how to stop feeling bored on it to lightening your stride and simulating an outdoor running experience. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/187...
Mar 11, 2021•31 min•Ep. 187
Listen in this week as Jen and I explore our experiences of having other people share their opinions about our body size, and how you can love yourself the way you are right now while, at the same time, making strides to change your body. It is so crucial for us to separate our opinions of ourselves from other people’s, and we’re taking this opportunity to emphasize the importance of always harnessing self-love. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/186...
Mar 04, 2021•45 min•Ep. 186
Tune in this week as I show you why the opinions and judgments you have about yourself are not facts, and how you have a choice in whether to believe your inner mean girl. I’m sharing three of my top tips for things you can do when you hear her starting to chime in, so you can intentionally get in the driver’s seat and take charge of your brain and body instead. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/185...
Feb 25, 2021•27 min•Ep. 185
Tune in this week as I show you why feeling the mystery blues is not a problem. We all have days where we feel lucky to muster up the energy to take a shower let alone go out and run, and other days, you’ll feel ready to slay the world. I’m inviting you to see how nothing has gone horribly amiss if you’re having a meh day, and how to start tapping into love and compassion for yourself when it does happen. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/184...
Feb 18, 2021•21 min•Ep. 184
Join me this week as I share my personal self-love journey to help you apply the lessons I’ve learned to your own life. The realization that I’d fallen out of love with myself was the best thing that I could have ever discovered, and if you can relate to my story, I’m inviting you to start creating a head-over-heels love affair with yourself too . Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/183...
Feb 11, 2021•27 min•Ep. 183
Listen in this week as I quiz Nancy on everything strength training . We’re diving into the considerations you have to take when you start strength training as a plus-sized person, Nancy’s tips for getting the most out of your squats, and we’re also debunking a few myths that might be holding you back from getting started. Get full show notes and more information here: http://notyouraveragerunner.com/182
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 182
Join me on the podcast today to discover what it takes to achieve impossible goals, and why there is no real substitute for the belief that you will get there eventually. None of us like failing and feeling disappointed in ourselves when we miss the mark, but I’m urging you to question what you’re truly giving up by not trying in the first place. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/181
Jan 28, 2021•20 min•Ep. 181
Join us this week to hear Kiah share the keys to creating long-lasting mindset and lifestyle shifts, and what it takes to become the person who lives your dream life. We can so easily turn to a vicious cycle of self-hatred, but Kiah shows us how giving ourselves grace when our humanness kicks in will get us where we want to go. Get full show notes and more information here: http://notyouraveragerunner.com/180
Jan 21, 2021•43 min•Ep. 180
Listen in this week as Jennifer and I have a frank discussion about why fat-shaming can’t actually make you feel bad, why the fear of it keeps people from going after their dreams, and what to do if you have health concerns and your doctor blames them on your weight. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/179
Jan 14, 2021•45 min•Ep. 179
The Rebel Runner Roadmap is a powerful resource that I designed to help women who think they’re too old, too fat, or too afraid get started and feel confident as a runner. If you’ve been on the fence, this class is exactly what you need, and I’m diving into who it’s for, what you can expect to learn, and some of the most common questions I get asked so you can determine if it’s the right choice for you! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/178...
Jan 07, 2021•38 min•Ep. 178
Join me this week as we say goodbye to 2020 and get prepped for 2021 with tips and hacks to make running easy and invigorating! No matter your running experience, I promise you’re going to get something out of this episode, so listen in and get moving. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/177
Dec 31, 2020•14 min•Ep. 177
Join me on the podcast this week as I share my three steps to level up your running in 2021. I’m sharing why this process of leveling up doesn’t have to take place at any specific time of year, and I'm simplifying the process to make it more achievable and less overwhelming, for whatever you’re running towards in 2021. Get full show notes and more information here: http://notyouraveragerunner.com/176
Dec 24, 2020•21 min•Ep. 176
Listen in this week as I urge you to get messy and allow yourself to make mistakes as you think about what you want to achieve going forward. So many of you believe that missing a training day, ruining a run streak, or slipping on a goal is the end of the world, and I want to show you why the skill of making mistakes is one that is so necessary. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/175
Dec 17, 2020•30 min•Ep. 175
Join Bethany and I on the podcast this week as we dive into her journey as a runner so far and dig into how she overcame the obstacles that seemed to keep coming up for her. 2020 has thrown a spanner in the works for many of us, and Bethany is the perfect example of someone who sees possibility everywhere and doesn’t let anything get in her way. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/174...
Dec 10, 2020•49 min•Ep. 174
Join me on the podcast this week to discover what’s going on when we believe that our tendency to half-ass things somehow makes us a failure. I’m sharing where selective half-assing and procrastination have actually served me, and how you can see where the ability to be comfortable doing B- work could actually be your superpower if you allow yourself to embrace it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/173...
Dec 03, 2020•18 min•Ep. 173
Tune in this week to discover why Sierra has decided that now is the time she wants to run 100 miles. Sierra is sharing how she is preparing for this challenge, both mentally and physically, and she has the perfect advice to share with anyone wanting to undertake a similar challenge for themselves. So whether your next goal is 5K or 100 miles, she has something for everyone. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/172...
Nov 26, 2020•35 min•Ep. 172
Join us on the podcast this week to hear all about our Not Your Average Runner ambassador Amy’s journey as an athlete and her evolution from cyclist to triathlete. She makes setting huge goals and achieving them sound so easy, but she has done so much work on becoming someone who doesn’t let anything get in her way, and I just can’t wait for you to be inspired by her. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/171...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 171
Tune in this week as I outline nine of the top running mistakes that I see across the board. By showing you what these look like, you’re going to be able to get started on the right foot if you’re a newbie, and it’ll be absolutely game-changing if you’ve been doing it a while and feeling stuck or unmotivated right now. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/170
Nov 12, 2020•23 min•Ep. 170
Tune in today as I show you why it’s not your fault if you’ve given up on Couch to 5K, and what you can do instead. The solutions I’m offering here will help you finish your first 5K and feel really good and proud of yourself, and I can’t wait for you to try them out. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/169
Nov 05, 2020•16 min•Ep. 169
Join us this week as I quiz Sarah on how she got started running, what her routine looks like, and how identifying as a runner has transformed her life. She is the perfect example of someone who is not only willing to do hard things to achieve her goals, but someone who genuinely enjoys the process, and I know she’s going to inspire you to get out there too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/168...
Oct 29, 2020•40 min•Ep. 168
Listen in this week to discover everything you need to know about creating your own training plan. Whether you’re in the middle of training for a new distance, or you’re unsure of how to time your training for a race in the near future, or anything in between, this guideline I’m sharing with you today is going to ensure you create the perfect plan for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/167...
Oct 22, 2020•19 min•Ep. 167
Listen in this week as I share all my recommendations for winter running! Discomfort, at least for the first bit of your run, is inevitable, but I know that the tips I’m sharing with you here will help you work around the weather, and I’m also offering some new thoughts that will help you take care of your beautiful, amazing, pain-in-the-ass brain that tells you it’s too cold to go out and run. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/166...
Oct 15, 2020•26 min•Ep. 166
Join me this week as I lay out my game-changing 4-step process that will make reaching your goals inevitable. You have to set yourself up for success on purpose, and you will find that doing this prep work is going to give you the direction you need to get to your destination. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/165
Oct 08, 2020•17 min•Ep. 165
Join me this week to learn about my personal three-step process for getting back into a running routine after a break. Getting into a terrible headspace that keeps you stuck doesn’t have to be part and parcel of starting an exercise routine again, and I hope this process helps you go forth in a way that serves you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/164
Oct 01, 2020•24 min•Ep. 164
Tune in this week as Andy and I discuss what’s been going on in this incredibly long year since he was last on the show. Andy is sharing how he’s motivating himself while there are no races to run, and his advice to anyone struggling to return to running after an extended break. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/163
Sep 24, 2020•26 min•Ep. 163
We still have three months left in the year, so I’m sharing my 3 steps that will help you finish 2020 strong and feeling good going into next year. With all the canceled races and closing gyms, it’s been difficult to find the motivation to train as we did at the start of the year. But honestly, there’s no time like the present to get out there and enjoy running again. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/162...
Sep 17, 2020•20 min•Ep. 162
