A huge part of my mission is to counteract misogyny, patriarchy, and anti-fat bias that exist in our entire society, especially in our fitness spaces. That's why I created the Fat Runner Manifesto: a 10-point distillation of my thoughts about being a fat female runner in a patriarchal and fatphobic world. I offer new thoughts to consider about running, your body, and your right to take up space in this world without apology. My goal is for you to see that these thoughts can be true for you, and ...
Jul 13, 2023•6 min•Ep. 309
Kelly Roberts is the head coach and creator of the Badass Lady Gang. Her philosophy measures success by confidence gained, not pounds lost, and she’s coached thousands of women from brand-new runners to those chasing Boston Marathon qualifying times. She's joining me to discuss all things running, body-image resilience, and exercising in a way that isn’t entangled with your weight. Discover why weight won’t stop being a problem until we stop making it a problem. Kelly is sharing her own struggle...
Jul 06, 2023•47 min•Ep. 308
Learning to run in all different weather conditions is super important because you can’t guarantee the temperature on race day. If you want to get out there and run in the heat safely, this episode is for you. Hear my tips for running in hot weather. I’m discussing how to recognize the signs of heat exhaustion when you’re on your summer runs, some useful clothing and gear advice, how to hydrate safely, how to protect yourself from the sun, and how to pace yourself in the safest way possible. Get...
Jun 29, 2023•23 min•Ep. 307
Laine Dubin is a full-time college student, figure skater, and fashion content creator. She started a sustainable thrifting business on Instagram in 2020, specifically thrifting clothes for larger bodies. After going viral on TikTok earlier this year for her skating content, she not only exemplifies the fact that there's room for fat women in fashion, but on the ice too. I quiz Laine about her skating and body acceptance journey. She's sharing her thoughts on why our bodies should be cherished a...
Jun 22, 2023•43 min•Ep. 306
Whether you're a brand new runner considering trying your first race or a seasoned runner who has completed dozens of them, race-day anxiety is extremely common. Stress and worry can arise even if you feel physically amazing, have trained well, nailed your fueling, or are familiar with the race route. So what can you do to never stress about race day again? I offer my top three strategies for mitigating the impact of race-day stress and anxiety. Hear how stress can affect your sleep, digestion, ...
Jun 15, 2023•26 min•Ep. 305
If you're feeling disappointed or discouraged because it seems like you're not getting any faster, and you interpret it as a lack of progress, listen in. We are socialized to believe that winning is the ultimate goal, not just in running, but in life. The truth is there are numerous ways to assess your running performance, and pace is just one aspect. Discover why stressing about your running pace is entirely optional, how it hinders your ability to truly enjoy the sport of running, and my top r...
Jun 07, 2023•29 min•Ep. 304
My guest this week is someone with a wealth of wisdom and experience to share with the running world. Martinus Evans, also known as 300 Pounds and Running, is the founder of Slow AF Run Club: the best community for slow runners and walkers on the internet that aims to celebrate diversity and change the sport one step at a time. Listen in this week as Martinus shares his running journey with us, and some of the challenges he’s experienced as a fat Black runner. He’s offering his thoughts on being...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 303
Yoga has become a practice that’s seemingly reserved exclusively for the privileged few: wealthy, thin, young, flexible, white, and able-bodied. If you don’t feel like you quite fit into the yoga space, you’re not alone, and this week, you’re hearing from an amazing yoga teacher whose mission is to be a change agent in this realm. Dianne Bondy is an accessible yoga teacher, social justice activist, and leader of the Yoga For All movement. She’s offering her own experience of feeling “othered” in...
May 25, 2023•53 min•Ep. 302
Are you struggling with starting to run because you think your body size is holding you back? In this bonus episode you’ll hear about a free class I’m teaching that will help you get past those challenges and become a runner in the body you have right now! Sign up for the free class here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/runningfat/
May 22, 2023•3 min
I hear from runners all the time who say they’re not real runners because they’re slow, practice the run/walk method, or they believe they just aren’t good at it no matter how hard they try. And in a world where we’re taught that we should always be striving to be the best or improve in anything we do, whether running or otherwise, this is no surprise. I explore why we believe we suck at running, and how I know this is far from the truth. I’m sharing what you might not have considered about the ...
May 18, 2023•20 min•Ep. 301
When I started this podcast almost six years ago, I could not have predicted where the show would be today or how far we have come. And here we are, celebrating 300 episodes! You have been a significant part of my evolution by listening to the podcast, and I am grateful for your support. I share how I have evolved over the 300 episodes of this podcast and why fatphobia no longer lives rent-free in my brain. Initially, I thought this show was going to be about helping plus-size women start runnin...
May 11, 2023•31 min•Ep. 300
Christine Chessman is an online strength and movement coach who helps women over 40 move more freely, feel strong, and take up space, and she’s also the host of the Find Your Strong podcast. Christine offers her experience of disordered eating and exercise behaviors, and what helped her approach her body with more love and kindness. She’s sharing her take on what women taking up space means, why it’s vital for us to do so, and her top tips for making strength training and running more accessible...
May 04, 2023•54 min•Ep. 299
Have you ever felt hopeless about your running? Does it feel like nothing is going your way? Do you wonder why you even bother when running feels this challenging? Hear how our brains distort facts into unfair stories in our minds, and why it’s vital for you to look at all the facts of your runs. I’m showing you why we are all about the numbers and data in Run Your Best Life, and how to start seeing the truth of your runs, instead of letting your brain run amok with drama. Get full show notes an...
Apr 27, 2023•19 min•Ep. 298
My incredible guest this week is Sandra Mikulic. Sandra is a self-described 250-pound runner who has done a minimum of 5K a day of running or walking for the past 1562 days or four years, three months, and 10 days. She’s also the founder and editor of Run Your Life magazine, which is a publication for athletes of all shapes and sizes and the only body-positive athletic magazine out there. Sandra shares her 5K-a-day journey with us and how she came to start it in 2019. She’s letting us in on her ...
Apr 20, 2023•45 min•Ep. 297
I recently sat down with Christine Chessman of the Find Your Strong Podcast to talk about my favorite topic ever: running. For those of us in larger bodies, there are so many myths and misinformation out there that instruct us to not run, or tell us we can’t be runners, and it’s time to bust the BS. Christine quizzes me on my running journey, and why there is truly no wrong way to approach the sport of running. We are sharing our thoughts on the Couch to 5K program, how we’ve been conditioned to...
Apr 13, 2023•43 min•Ep. 296
Spring is finally here which means it’s officially half marathon training season! Whether it’s your first half marathon or a comeback race after a long break, many of you are thinking of making that jump to the half marathon distance. Half marathon training is a time commitment and it also takes a whole lot of mental and physical readiness, but when done right, it will be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do. I offer my top tips for creating a solid training plan so you can feel great...
Apr 06, 2023•29 min•Ep. 295
Last summer, one of my Instagram reels went viral. It showed me running in different locations and I talked about how you don’t need to lose weight to be a runner. However, there was a set of commenters who suggested I’m glorifying obesity, and this blew my mind. I share why the notion that I’m glorifying obesity is ludicrous. You’ll hear the history behind our opinions about obesity, how BMI is being used with no consideration to whether it’s actually relevant, and how I’m glorifying body accep...
Mar 30, 2023•23 min•Ep. 294
I recently taught a class on the three mistakes most fat runners make, and it was so life-changing that I knew I had to share it here on the podcast. Whether you’re a fat woman who wants to learn how to start running safely and confidently, or you’re already running but need help with challenges you’re facing, listen in. You’ll hear the most common mistakes fat runners make and what will actually change the game for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 41 min
I’m sitting down with my two favorite people, Coach Elle Dee and Coach Jen! The three of us make up what I call the dream team of coaches in the best running party on the planet, a.k.a. Run Your Best Life. We’ve got listener questions to answer but we’re also chatting and catching up so you can get to know all of us a little better. They’re sharing why you get to identify as a runner no matter what you look like, how fast you are, or what your goals might be, how they navigate motivation dips, a...
Mar 23, 2023•49 min•Ep. 293
The concept of motivation is constantly shoved down our throats especially on social media. We’ve been conditioned to believe that if we’re not perfect, whether that’s in relation to running or anything else, we have to start all over. Discover why motivation is bullshit and what you should do instead. You’ll hear why forcing yourself to run isn’t a useful strategy, what happens when you think perfection is the only path to success, and three simple thought shifts that will not only transform th...
Mar 16, 2023•30 min•Ep. 292
Something I talk about extensively on this podcast and all over social media is how you can be a runner at any size. The trolls love chiming in about how running while fat will destroy your knees, or why fat people need to lose weight before starting to run. I bust the myths surrounding the notion that some people are too fat to run. You’ll hear how these comments are based on misinformation, confusion, and fatphobia, why there’s truly no such thing as being too fat to run, and how to advocate f...
Mar 09, 2023•21 min•Ep. 291
Now that spring is just around the corner, many of you are probably starting to think about 5K training. One very common way to approach your training is to download a free app like Couch to 5K. This episode is not a slam on the Couch to 5K program, but rather an assessment of what might be missing from it to make it something that truly everyone can use. Join me this week to hear the features of Couch to 5K that might mean it’s not the best choice for you, and how you can solve these problems i...
Mar 02, 2023•28 min•Ep. 290
I click on lots of clothing ads from companies that make clothing for fat folks. It was no surprise then when one recently came up on my feed as I was scrolling... but when I saw it, I totally lost my cool. This ad was titled “Things that should not be in the closet of plus-sized women.” It showed fat women wearing different outfits, with their measurements listed, and a commentary on what each woman should and shouldn’t wear. You already know this did not sit well with me, and we’re getting int...
Feb 23, 2023•18 min•Ep. 289
Menopause 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 feeling bette...
Feb 16, 2023•54 min•Ep. 288
If 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 literally bee...
Feb 09, 2023•45 min•Ep. 287
If 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...
Feb 02, 2023•27 min•Ep. 286
If 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
Jan 26, 2023•20 min•Ep. 285
Last 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 make ...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 284
Listen 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://notyouraveragerunner...
Jan 12, 2023•42 min•Ep. 283
Unless 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. Get full...
Jan 05, 2023•28 min•Ep. 282
