Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast

I'm diving into everything, from before the race started right to the end, and I hope you get some great takeaways from my story. I had a lot to reflect back on, and I have to say, I'm pretty fucking proud of myself. From all the training I did and the lessons I learned from the race itself, I've been able to see how I've evolved as a person and I can't wait to set more running goals for myself in...

In this episode, I'm discussing the key differences between worrying and planning, and how indulging in worry will never get you to your goals. If you have an event coming up that you're particularly stressed out about, this episode is for you, and I hope what I'm sharing with you today gives you a new perspective. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/120

Join me this week as I show you how you can get different results with your running. They don't just happen by accident or by a miracle, but it can be done. It's not going to feel good all the time, but exploring how you can start taking the steps will give you the momentum to keep going and you will see the progress. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/...

Tune in this week to discover how you can start making mental plans for your long runs, and why challenging your limits is so necessary to grow in your capabilities. I'm sharing some mantras I use everywhere in my life, from running to managing my own business, that have transformed the way I feel about doing hard things, and I know it's going to be so useful for you to implement these in your lif...

This week, I want to challenge all of you to look at your own life and identify where you might be saying that doing something is hard and really question why you believe that to be true. I'm showing you how taking a new stance on anything you're trying to achieve could propel your success and have you feeling empowered all the way to the end. Get full show notes and more information here:  https:...

Join me this week to gain more clarity on the concept of motivation and the thought work you need to do to tap into it. The phrases I'm using as examples today also tie into perfectionist thinking, which is never useful, so I hope this episode serves as an eye-opener to you. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraveragerunner.com/116

Join us this week for a super fun Q&A, with the roles switched around this time! I loved sharing more of my story with all of you, and I hope you get some great takeaways that you can implement in your own thought work and running too. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraveragerunner.com/115

Today, I'm sharing how I got through my run without suffering or letting my inner mean girl loose, and I'm giving you some powerful questions to ask yourself when you're struggling to tap into the feelings of excitement and determination to keep going. This new thought that I used is definitely my new mantra, and I know you'll find it powerful too. Get full show notes and more information here:  h...

Join me on the podcast this week as I dive into the models I've found myself in and the results I've been producing. I'm embarrassed to say that this is what I've been experiencing over the last few weeks, but I hope sharing how I've come out on the other side will give you tons of insight and show you that feeling bad is always an option. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://no...

Join us this week for a really fun recap of our experience at Ragnar, and hopefully you'll want to join in on the fun next time too. Jen and I both have found a new love for trail running and can't wait to get out there and try more races like these! Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraveragerunner.com/112

Too many people either don't want to sign up to races or even try running because they might come in last place one day, and today, my goal is to change this. I'm sharing my perspective on coming in last, why I never see it as an issue, and how it is negatively impacting you in every area of your life. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraveragerunner.com/111

A lot of people think of the physical training it takes to run a race, however long the distance. Without running the miles, it's unlikely you'll succeed. That said, too many people don't realize there is actually a much more important muscle you need to be strengthening and training in order to get to the finish line. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraveragerunner.co...

I've got Victoria Albina from the wildly popular Feminist Wellness Podcast on, and she's going to be sharing some of her wisdom on a whole range of topics in the health and wellness realm, specifically related to women's health and wellness. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraveragerunner.com/109

Listen in today as I discuss why September is my favorite time of year, and why I think it's a perfect window for you to start training for 5K. I'm going to help you eliminate common problems that will either stifle your training or make race day miserable, so let's get to it! Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraveragerunner.com/108

We received some amazing questions about 5K training, including some really common ones that I think will help a lot of you. From intervals to nutrition and rest, we're covering all of it. Of course, any race isn't just about the physical training, so we've got some questions around the mental aspect of running a race that we're covering as well. Join us this week as we dive into all things 5K tra...

Join me on the podcast this week as I share some insight into the different kinds of race day anxiety that you might be experiencing. Indulging in this kind of worry and fear only leads to your training suffering, and then race day sucking, so I hope this episode helps you see an alternative path that will serve you much better. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraverag...

I'm identifying some beliefs you might be holding on to about what implementing a run-walk strategy means, and some replacement beliefs that will serve you so much better in your running. Your embarrassment or shame about stopping to walk doesn't have anything to do with the actual strategy you're using, and I want you to know that it's up to you to change it. Get full show notes and more informat...

A refresher on why working on your mindset is crucial to any run or race you do. Comparison and judgment are so unhelpful in any situation, not just when it comes to running, but it can be hard to spot, so hopefully our chat today helps you see the importance of noticing your thoughts to drive yourself forward and get the results you want. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://no...

This week's topic is something I'm sure all of you will be familiar with: procrastination.  There is a lot of mind drama related to it and it's something we need to address because there's a good chance you're just lying to yourself. Today, I'm exploring why we procrastinate and how all these thoughts you tell yourself are really just lies. Stay tuned to the end too to learn a really fun thought w...

Today I'm introducing you to the minimum baseline technique to help you create a new pathway for your habits. This approach may seem too easy at first, and you will be tempted to increase the threshold, but I urge you to listen closely and follow the steps. This isn't about making big jumps in your fitness progress, or your running distance and time. This little brain hack is going to change your...

Listen in on our conversation today as we take a deep dive into kinder self-talk and what makes you a "real" runner. Jaclyn's concept of imperfect movement is awesome, and I hope this episode helps you realize that perfectionism isn't the answer. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraveragerunner.com/101

This collection of favorites is perfect if you're a new listener, to find out which ones are most loved, and if you're a long-time listener, to be able to go back and re-listen to episodes that made a huge impact for others.  Thank you again and keep listening all the way to the end because you definitely want a shot at winning this giveaway I'm doing in celebration of hitting 100 episodes! Get fu...

If you are struggling to keep to your workout routine or tasks on your calendar, whether it's running related or not, this episode is for you. Today, I'm breaking down the real reason your mojo has faded and I'm going to help you get back on track to get what you want. I also share what we'll be covering in the half marathon course coming up really soon! Get full show notes and more information he...

Endurance - both physical and mental - is crucial in working through long distance runs and trying to keep your inner mean girl quiet. Jen and I are sharing some of our top tips for staying motivated, training your mind to work through injuries and a long recovery process, and how to get over finding stretching and strength training boring. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://n...

Today, I'm sharing with you the power of visibility and how being bold in your community can make a tremendous difference in letting others know that more is possible for them, no matter their size. I'm also talking about our recent trip to Seattle for the Rock 'n' Roll half marathon, and I am so proud of all the ladies who absolutely killed it! Get full show notes and more information here:  http...