Sometimes our best effort is just showing up. Other times, it's pushing yourself to keep fighting with everything you have. It's been four months since I last raced and after this weekend, I have an even clearer understanding of why our personal best effort is all that matters. Don't forget to subscribe to the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast on iTunes (or you can listen to it on Google Play ), and, if you're feeling extra incredible and amazing, I would really appreciate it if you could leave me a 5...
Sep 19, 2017•16 min
You are hardest on yourself. That's what I've consistently wrestled with over the last four months. Whenever I'm feeling insecure, I project the awful things I say to myself onto others. And when I do it enough, it's hard to remember that it's all make believe. But it always comes back to me and what I say to myself. Getting the chance to remind myself that I can prove myself wrong if I just get out of my own god damn way, it's a game changer. And it's a lesson I feel like I've had to learn over...
Sep 13, 2017•16 min
SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT. SO MUCH. There's so much, that this is part one of the great mind unpacking of 2017. Things we talk about: giving yourself permission to succeed, control, perceptions, fear, failure, and self-sabotage. This episode was brought to you by the website hosting platform that made it easy for this not so tech savvy scaredy cat possible to create a blog and a podcast, SQUARESPACE ! If you've ever thought about creating your own website or blog, use offer code Kelly for 10% off yo...
Sep 11, 2017•18 min
Friendship and relationships are hard but here's the piece of advice I wish I would have been given years ago, learn to love being alone. Let's talk about how our friendships and relationships thrive when we find confidence in our independence. This episode was brought to you by the website hosting platform that made it easy for this not so tech savvy scaredy cat possible to create a blog and a podcast, SQUARESPACE ! If you've ever thought about creating your own website or blog, use offer code ...
Sep 06, 2017•13 min
If there's one thing you can predict when you're training for an endurance race, it's that life is going to throw some curve balls your way. Today, Coach John Honerkamp is back to talk motivation slumps, feeling overwhelmed and panicked, and he's sharing a few of his favorite stories from over the years. For more Coach John Honerkamp, you can follow him on Instagram , Facebook , or you can get in touch with him via his website . **To watch The Taper, the video we laugh about, CLICK HERE .** Don'...
Sep 01, 2017•24 min
There's a secret weapon for those moments when you want to give up or pull back. What is it? MANTRAS. I remember as a new runner, Googling mantras, trying to find the one mantra that would help stick it out when I wanted to quit. That's when I discovered how important it is to find a word or phrase that is deeply personal to you. Let's talk about the secret to fighting through self-doubt. This episode was brought to you by the website hosting platform that made it easy for this not so tech savvy...
Aug 23, 2017•23 min
The past few months have been tough. Trying to pick myself back up, brush myself off, and figure out how to move forward after this year's London Marathon has been anything but easy. But today, TODAY was a big day. And well...let's talk about what's next and why it's so important to believe in yourself. Don't forget to subscribe to the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast on iTunes (or you can listen to it on Google Play ), and, if you're feeling extra incredible and amazing, I would really appreciate it...
Aug 18, 2017•19 min
Feeling overwhelmed? Frustrated? Like your hard work isn't paying off? You're not alone! Let's talk about fear and what you can do to stay motivated and believe in yourself when you feel overwhelmed and hopeless. Remember, the only way you'll fail is if you fail to try. This episode was brought to you by the website hosting platform that made it easy for this not so tech savvy scaredy cat possible to create a blog and a podcast, SQUARESPACE ! If you've ever thought about creating your own websit...
Aug 17, 2017•12 min
From waiting for the "right" time to get started, to struggling with doubt when you're slowly putting one foot in front of the other, there's nothing easy about being patient. But there's a difference between persistence and holding back. In this episode of the podcast, I want to talk about getting the most out of the moment we're in, right now. This episode was brought to you by the website hosting platform that made it easy for this not so tech savvy scaredy cat possible to create a blog and a...
Aug 15, 2017•16 min
Quitting is always an option, but so is going forward. Before running, I would quit anything I struggled with. And despite the fact that running is still, to this day, really, really f*cking hard, it reminds me that I can't shy away from the things that I have to work for. It helps me remember that I'm not a quitter. Across my social channels, from Facebook, Instagram, to Strava, I’ve asked people who, like me, come with a history of giving up, what changed for them. And their answers are really...
Aug 11, 2017•14 min
Do you hate working out? Well, you're not alone. As former President of the "I f*cking hate running club", I get it. But something has to change. Last week, after reading this article. "Losing It in the Anti-Dieting Age: The agonies of being overweight — or running a diet company — in a culture that likes to pretend it only cares about health, not size." , my brain was in overdrive. Here are my two cents: Until we can help people find ways to get active that have nothing to do with weight loss, ...
Aug 08, 2017•16 min
Dear man who found it appropriate to send me this email, Once upon a time, your words would have cut me like valyrian steel. Today? They remind me how important it is to change the way we see strength. Because what you call fat, I know can run a marathon in 3 hours in 41 minutes. I hope one day you can obtain the strength I've worked tirelessly for. Until then, know that I will spend the rest of my life empowering the women you hope to shame. You will lose. You already are. The #SportsBraSquad i...
Aug 05, 2017•14 min
You're stressed, running on fumes, depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and feeling stale and stuck. Sound familiar? It's what happens when you work at an unsustainable pace and finally come up for air. And that's the state I've been fighting through over the past three months. So, what changed? How did I overcome burnout? A lot of patience and I finally stopped fighting it and I gave myself permission to be where I was. So, let's talk about that destructive boogeyman that haunts my dreams, burnout....
Aug 02, 2017•15 min
When the race is a mile short, CHECK. When your marathon is basically a walk of shame, CHECK. When you shit your pants, CHECK. And when you run a race injured, CHECK! In this episode of the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast, Coach John Honerkamp is back to work through your race day horror stories! From how to prevent them to how to handle them when they happen, we're dishing all the laughs and all the knowledge. For more Coach John Honerkamp, you can follow him on Instagram , Facebook , or you can ge...
Jul 28, 2017•45 min
Grit, a personality trait wherein a badass demonstrates passion and perseverance toward a goal (or just life in general because life is hard) despite being confronted by significant obstacles and distractions. This week, I was being interviewed for an upcoming campaign and I sat in a room with a production team, talking about how running changed the way I see myself and what I'm capable of, I kept coming back to grit. Because it wasn't until I started running that I learned why I couldn't run fr...
Jul 26, 2017•17 min
Friends, please welcome to the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast, my friend and running guru John Honerkamp! His past experience in the running world is beyond impressive, from qualifying for the Olympic Trials to coaching tens of thousands (that's not an exaggeration) to run marathons, John is a game changer in the world of running. AND he's an even more badass friend. A post shared by Kelly Roberts (@kellykkroberts) on Mar 30, 2017 at 8:16am PDT Over the next four months, John will be joining the Ru...
Jul 21, 2017•42 min
Growing up, my size was always something I attached shame too. I yearned to be smaller. And back in May, while in Seattle with my sponsor Oiselle for a Girls On Track Event where we gave out sports bras and education about boobs and changing bodies to young girls, I kept seeing women and girls alike feel insecure about their size. When I’d suggest a size and show them how to fit it, I’d recognize the pain in their face before they asked for a sports bra two or three sizes smaller. Our sizes and ...
Jul 19, 2017•19 min
Why am I running? Why is running and getting motivated to run so hard? I'm coming back from an injury/break and I can't stop comparing and feel defeated about the fact that I used to run so much faster and stronger, WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? Why am I embarrassed about my pace? And why is quitting or throwing in the towel always an option? WELL, those are just a few of the very many things Dr. Robert Corb, the former Director of Sports Psychology at UCLA and a licensed Psychologist, and I talk about...
Jul 13, 2017•47 min
Want to know what’s hard? Finding the courage to own our stories and our truths when people spread lies or say things to hurt us. Today on the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast, I want to talk about something that happened this weekend that helped me realize why it’s so important to see the strength in both myself and my story. Share your story! Go to Squarespace.com and use offer code Kelly for 10% off your purchase of your very own PERSONAL domain address and website! MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE. Don't forg...
Jul 11, 2017•17 min
There's no such thing as the right time to get started. Showing up when you're intimidated, unprepared, or getting started is terrifying. I'll be honest, I was really intimidated to show up to a Strava "My Mile" event last week. For the first time in months, I hesitated when I went to take my shirt off. It never ceases to blow my mind how quickly that little voice that says, "You shouldn't be here", "You're not fast enough to be here", or "look around, your best isn't good enough" can go from a ...
Jul 06, 2017•17 min
Struggling to find the motivation to get started? OF COURSE YOU ARE! You're human! And for so many of us who are doing our best to get active or do something that we don't think we're capable of doing, the struggle can be soul crushing. Right now, I'm struggling to get back on the horse. I took a lot of time off after I crashed and burned during the London Marathon and right now, I kind of feel like I'm back at square one. So, let's talk about the struggle to get and stay motivated! Now, share y...
Jun 29, 2017•16 min
What do you do when your community tries to define who you are and what you do? That's the position I found myself in recently and after speaking up for myself (despite the fact that no one thought to include my voice), I was made to feel trivial because of what I do. I'm a storyteller. And it's because I started this blog and and podcast that I found a way to tell my story and find my voice and purpose. Today I want to talk about the power of storytelling and the dangers of those who try to def...
Jun 27, 2017•20 min
Today on the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast, I have a very special guest. This woman is someone who I consider to be a true game changer in the running community. She's a co-leader of the Boston November Project tribe and in addition to being the physically strongest woman I know, she just might be the kindest as well. Join me and this incredible and possibly immortal woman, Emily Saul , in an insightful conversation about strength! How we get it, why we fear it, and why it's important for everyone...
Jun 26, 2017•35 min
What do you do when trust is broken? When you make a mistake and discover that you're being vilified online? Do you hide your head in the sand? Pretend you didn't do anything wrong? Or own your mistake and ask for forgiveness? It's been a rough few days. The cyber bullying I'm facing is nothing short of horrifying and disappointing and in this episode of the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast, I want to talk about my mistake, the bullying, and forgiveness. Mistakes happen. I'm not going to pretend that...
Jun 14, 2017•21 min
You know, this may sound crazy, but I was pretty awful to myself and my body the weeks leading into this photo shoot. I was terrified about being on the cover of a magazine in my sports bra. So much so, that I almost went on a juice cleanse in an attempt to lose as much weight as I could as quickly as possible. Look, I know I'm the leader of the #SportsBraSquad but I'm still human. I'm still working and fighting to be the strongest version of myself possible both mentally and physically. I'm so ...
Jun 13, 2017•19 min
What are you worth? Take a second to grab a pen of paper because during today's episode of the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast, I want you to write down your answer. I want you to ask yourself what your worth is, what makes you stand out, and why you matter. Because I know this is something I struggle with, I often find myself selling myself short. And sure, sometimes it's because self deprecating jokes here and there keep me human but sometimes, it's because I actually doubt myself. Today is all ab...
Jun 07, 2017•18 min
Save the date! On Saturday June 24th, women around the world are ditching their shirts along with their insecurities for Global #SportsBraSquad day! In this episode of the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast, I tell the real story of how the #SportsBraSquad actually came to be. **Click Here if you'd like to watch the #WhyWeSweat video. For more information on how to join a Global #SportsBraSquad meetup or to host your own, CLICK HERE! Enjoying the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast? I'd love you forever if you...
Jun 06, 2017•19 min
On a car ride back from a family reunion, we listened to episode 589 of This American Life titled " Tell Me I'm Fat ". The episode started off with this eye opening statistic-- ⅓ of Americans are classified as overweight and another ⅓ are obese. And then, the four acts went on to pose the idea that maybe it’s time to rethink the way we see being fat. YES. OF COURSE IT'S TIME TO RETHINK THE WORD FAT. The fact most people who are struggling with their weight, fat or not, struggle with such intense...
May 31, 2017•21 min
This week, I'm in Seattle visiting with Oiselle talking Girls on Track (GOT Bras) and what we can do empower the sisterhood. (Hint Hint -- National #SportsBraSquadDay is coming. June 24th. Mark your calendars.) One of the serious badasses here at Oiselle, Megan Murray, shared some sobering statistics with me that broke my heart and it is my hope that they make you really, really angry as well. Ready? The National Eating Disorders Association found that 70% of women report they don’t like their b...
May 24, 2017•14 min
For hundreds of thousands of runners, breaking 2 hours in the half marathon is the goal they fight for. It requires grit, determination, perseverance, and patience because for so many of us, it takes year to break through that mental barrier. And this weekend, after we launched Project 1:59 , I saw first hand how difficult it is to believe in yourself when you don't think you can do it. I want to take a second to celebrate all the runners who try, fall short, and dare to try time and time again....
May 23, 2017•17 min
