Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast

Nov 20 2024 369 ep. 32 mins 365

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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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367. What to do if you feel self-conscious on your run

Nov 20 2024 8 mins

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Today's warm up topic is a pretty big topic. It's what to do when you start feeling self-conscious while you're out running or exercising in public. Feeling self-conscious while you're running is something that most of us deal with, especially in a world that loves to tell us that running is only for certain types of bodies. So today, I am going to give

366. Why Progress Isn't Linear

Nov 13 2024 8 mins

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Today's warm up topic is something that almost everybody struggles with - making progress and why it seems like it's always two steps forward one step back. Can you relate? Yeah, me too. Today, I am going to give you some tools you can use to shift your perspective on the progress you are making. Let's dive in! Get full show notes and more information he

365. How to not be bored on your next run!

Nov 06 2024 13 mins

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Today's warm up topic is something that almost everybody struggles with and that is getting bored while running. Can you relate? Yeah, me too. I am going to dive into some things you can do right now to make sure today's run stays fun, fresh, and anything but boring so let's dive in! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraverageru

364. Silencing Your Inner Critic

Oct 30 2024 7 mins

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Today's warm up topic is something that shows up for a lot of us. It's your inner critic, or as some people like to call it, your inner bully, your inner mean girl. Now you know what I mean about this inner critic business, right? You know, that little voice that pops up right when you're lacing up your shoes, or even maybe when you're lying in bed think

363. Setting Realistic Running Goals

Oct 23 2024 7 mins

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Today we are talking all about how to set realistic running goals. And by that, I mean ones you can actually achieve and feel really proud of. When you're starting out as a runner, when you're just starting out, it is so easy to get carried away by big shiny goals. But if you're not careful and if you're not ready, these goals can set you up for burnout

362. Body Scan

Oct 16 2024 11 mins

Hey hey, my runner friend. Today we are going to talk about the body scan technique. We all struggle from time to time with ache and pains and even injuries while we are running. The body scan technique will help you determine if the aches and pains you feel while running are something you should worry about. Let's dive in! Get full show notes and more information here: https://not

361. When other people think you're slow

Oct 09 2024 9 mins

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Today we are going to focus on what to do when you feel judged for running slowly. When you don't have a small body or you don't have a typical runner's looking body and on top of that you feel like you're plodding along or that everybody else is faster than you, of course, you're gonna assume that everybody else is thinking you look ridiculous and that

360. Breathing

Oct 02 2024 9 mins

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Today we are going to focus on your breathing. Your breathing is a direct indicator of your effort level. When your breathing feels controlled and relaxed, it means your effort level is right in the sweet spot. And when it feels like you can't catch your breath, you are probably working above your ability in the moment. But there are lots of factors that

359. Let's Talk About Pace

Sep 25 2024 9 mins

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Well, it's official after a long hiatus. I am back with new episodes and I have missed you. So I'm changing things up a bit and trying a new format. So instead of longer episodes where I do a deep dive into a topic, I'm going to do these short pep talks, sort of just long enough to get you through your warmup and ready to start your run. And each week we

358. The Half Marathon That Changed My Life

Sep 18 2024 18 mins

Tune 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://notyouraver