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Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast

The 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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251. Your Post-Divorce Comeback: 3 Reasons Running Helps with Sade Curry

Listen 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.com/251...

Jun 02, 202243 minEp. 251

250. 7 Challenges Larger Runners Face and How to Get Past Them

Discover the biggest challenges you’re facing as a larger-bodied runner, and how to get yourself up and running anyway. I’m sharing all of the physical and mental obstacles you’ll come across as you start your running journey, along with my practical tips to stop these challenges from getting in your way. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/250

May 26, 202226 minEp. 250

249. What Consistent Exercise Really Looks Like

What exactly does it mean to be a consistent exerciser? This week, I show you what consistent exercise really looks like and invite you to question how different your running experience could be if you allowed space for adaptation and the ebb and flow of all the inevitable challenges we’ll have to navigate in life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/249

May 19, 202219 minEp. 249

248. 3 Simple Ways to Stay Motivated

Summer is almost here, and this is the time of year a lot of folks decide to start running or step up their training with a race in mind. So, this week I’m giving you three mindset hacks to help you stay motivated because even though now is a great time to start running, staying motivated isn’t always easy. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/248

May 12, 202219 minEp. 248

247. Showing Off Your Skin, Spandex, and Confidence with Style Coach Judith Gaton

This week, my guest is the fabulous Judith Gaton, a style and life coach for curvy women who teaches them how to dress and love the body they’re in right now . She's back on the podcast to discuss how to feel comfortable showing as much or as little skin or spandex as you want to, and how to handle situations where you experience judgment from other people. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/247...

May 05, 202245 minEp. 247

246. How to Recover from Injury Without Losing Your Sh*t

Discover how to take some of the stress and frustration out of injury recovery. I’m sharing my three-step process for recovering in a way that is physically and mentally healthy, and I’m giving you all the how-to's for taking an active role in your recovery so you’re not sitting on the couch waiting to just feel better. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/246

Apr 28, 202216 minEp. 246

245. Why Running in Alaska Should Be On Your Bucket List with Kim Ryals

Join me this week as Kim Ryals, owner and founder of Run Alaska Trails, entices us with the running scene in Alaska. If you’re anything like me, I know you’re going to want all the details on what to do there and what to expect, and Kim is giving us the lowdown on it all. And best of all, you’ll find out how you can make this bucket list dream a reality in 2022. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/245...

Apr 21, 202241 minEp. 245

244. 4 Steps to Creating Your Badassery Manifesto

This week, I’m teaching you how to create your own badassery manifesto. It’s time to lean into your confidence, bask in your uniqueness, and get loud about your accomplishments. Learn the four steps to creating a new script that does not include being modest or humble, and how to ingrain it into your core beliefs. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/244

Apr 14, 202220 minEp. 244

243. Tired AF?

Tune in this week to figure out why you’re tired AF and what you can do about it. I’m sharing how we berate ourselves into doing even more despite already being exhausted, why this never solves anything, and the patriarchal bullshit conditioning that has got us into this mess in the first place. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/243

Apr 07, 202218 minEp. 243

242. How to Get Up and Running

Tune in this week for all the details about Up and Running. I’m walking you through how we support you in getting started with it and feeling awesome about yourself along the way. I’m giving you answers to the most frequently asked questions about the program, and sharing how you can get involved. Get full show notes and more information on Up and Running here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/242

Mar 31, 202226 minEp. 242

241. Representation, Diversity, and Being a Sexy Athlete with Any Body with Roz The Diva

Tune in this week to discover what really makes someone an athlete and Roz’s inclusive approach to training her clients. We’re discussing how Roz fell in love with pole dancing, and the empowerment and confidence that is available through pole. We’re talking sex appeal and respectful objectification, and how to own all of it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/241

Mar 24, 202253 minEp. 241

240. Body Image for Runners with Kara Loewentheil

If you love the race but hate the photos of yourself crossing the finish line, you’re in the right place. This week, hear from master certified life coach and feminist rockstar, Kara Loewentheil. She teaches women how to undo the effects of the patriarchy in their brains to overcome anxiety and create true authentic confidence from the inside, which is a real game-changer when it comes to body image. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/240...

Mar 17, 202233 minEp. 240

239. How to Process a DFL or DNF

This week, we’re talking about how to process a DNF, DFL or a DNS. For those of you who don’t know, DNF stands for Did Not Finish. DFL means Dead Fucking Last. And a DNS means Did Not Start. I’ll be honest with you: it’s more than likely you will experience one or all of these as you begin your running journey. But don’t let that put you off. I'm sharing how to process the emotions you experience instead of making these things mean you’re a failure. Get full show notes and more information here:...

Mar 10, 202227 minEp. 239

238. Sierra Swofford’s 100-Mile Ultra: Race Day Preparation

Join us this week as Sierra walks us through the last steps of her 100-mile race preparation. She’s been pushing herself for months in training, and now she’s here to discuss fueling strategies, finishing within the cut-off time, having the right gear, and coping with being awake and running for 100 miles. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/238

Mar 03, 202247 minEp. 238

237. 5 Unexpected Things New Runners Need to Do

This week, I'm unpacking some of the things that stop people from really taking themselves and their running journey as far as they can go, and showing you some simple solutions. I’m also sharing the importance of having the right gear, taking your training seriously, and never giving up on yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/237

Feb 24, 202220 minEp. 237

236. 5 Myths About Running While Fat (& Why Fat Isn’t a Bad Word)

Tune in and buckle up because I’ve got some things on my mind and I need to share them. I’m discussing why I believe fat is the perfect neutral descriptor, and why the other terms people use to describe fat bodies are actually way more problematic. I’m also sharing and dismantling five myths about running while fat that stop too many people from even trying. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/236...

Feb 17, 202226 minEp. 236

235. The 4 Basics of Exercise Fueling with Corinne Crabtree

Corinne is talking us through her journey with starting to exercise, and what she’s realized about the role of exercise when it comes to weight loss. We’re discussing the emotional side of moving your body, and the four practical basics of fueling your body in the best way to achieve your running goals. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/235

Feb 10, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 235

234. 6 Ways to Have Your Best Race Ever

Tune in this week as I offer 6 ways to have your best race ever! You’ll discover everything you need to know about race day etiquette, getting your pre-race prep on point, and some vital things to remember to keep your inner mean girl at bay. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/234

Feb 03, 202239 minEp. 234

233. Are You a Real Runner? How to Stop Doubting Yourself

One thought I hear all the time in my community is: “I’m not a real runner.” You look at other runners and doubt your validity because you don’t think you’re good enough, and this week, I’m inviting you to let that shit go. I’m showing you a new way to respond to doubt that isn’t serving you, and a question I like to ask myself whenever I’m feeling uncertain. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/233...

Jan 27, 202220 minEp. 233

232. Half Marathon Training for Beginners

Join me this week to find out if you’re ready to start half marathon training! I’m walking you through my guidelines for how to know if you’re ready to start half marathon training, because starting when you’re not ready will either lead to injuries or a shitty race experience, neither of which I want for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/232

Jan 20, 202225 minEp. 232

231. 8 Easy Ways to Think Like a Runner

This week, I’m speaking to all of you Rebels who don’t consider yourselves real runners. Whether it’s because you do run-walk intervals, aren’t “fast enough,” or always finish last in a race, these aren’t qualifications of a real runner. You can identify as a runner right now, and I’m showing you the endless possibilities available to you when you believe your identity can change. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/231...

Jan 13, 202229 minEp. 231

230. What to Do if You’re Not Making Progress

Discover what to do if you currently believe you’re not making progress. I’m sharing how to reframe the whole idea of working towards a defined goal, so you can start to see the progress that you are making on your running journey. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/230

Jan 06, 202228 minEp. 230

229. 4 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Resolutions

I have set 66 New Year’s resolutions in my life, and I failed 64 of them. If you can relate, tune in this week to discover the four most common mistakes we make when we’re setting and executing our New Year goals, and I’m sharing how to set yourself up for success in 2022. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/229

Dec 30, 202122 minEp. 229

228. The Power of Maybe

Discover why I believe impossible goals are so worth chasing. They are the biggest growth opportunities you have, and while I know you might be swimming in overwhelm and the likelihood of defeat right now, I’m showing you the only thing you need to crack open the door of possibility in your mind. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/228

Dec 23, 202118 minEp. 228

227. How to Get Started Again After a Break 2.0

Discover the best way to get started running again after a break (it’s way simpler than you might think). I’m sharing how to take the mental drama out of this whole situation, how to plan your comeback, and why now is always the very best time to get back out there. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/227

Dec 16, 202125 minEp. 227

226. Embracing Fear with Kim Strobel

Kim Strobel is giving us a masterclass on embracing fearlessness. She’s letting us in on her experience of living with fear, the role of our thoughts in creating bullshit fear stories, and how she’s reprogrammed her brain to stop shying away from fear and instead turn towards it. If fear is stopping you from doing the damn thing, listen in! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/226

Dec 09, 202140 minEp. 226

225. The Ultimate Runner’s Gift Guide

Listen in this week for my ultimate runner’s gift guide! I hope there’s something on this list that catches your attention, and if you’ve been contemplating what to get your loved ones this year or what you would like gifted to you, this list is going to give you some incredible ideas. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/225

Dec 02, 202141 minEp. 225

224. How to Coach Yourself 2.0

This week, I give you the secret to the universe in the form of this coaching model. Using it will highlight exactly why you might be struggling in any area of your life, and show you the way forward toward creating a different reality, and it works every single time. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/224

Nov 25, 202137 minEp. 224

223. Is 20 Seconds of Running Enough?

When I teach beginners how to start running, I have them running for 15 to 30 seconds, followed by a minute of walking, repeated 10 times. And the first question I get almost every single time is, “Is that enough?” Well this week, I'm sharing my answer to this question, and inviting you to question what “enough” means to you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/223...

Nov 18, 202117 minEp. 223

222. How to Stop Feeling Obsessed with Food with Renae Saager

This week, Renae is sharing how she helps her clients heal and gain clarity on their thoughts about food and body acceptance. We’re discussing what an obsession with food looks like, and Renae is giving us her hilarious, unapologetic, in-your-face genius advice for anyone who is worried about their thoughts around food. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/222

Nov 11, 202140 minEp. 222
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