Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast

If thinking about your goals doesn't make you want to barf, they're too small. I mean, I get it, why would you want to make yourself do something so out of your comfort zone, right? It's easy to want to live a relaxed life and just do fun stuff, but what I'm diving into this week is all about setting crazy big goals and how to make them happen. Get full show notes and more information here:  https...

Join me on this episode for a deep dive into people-pleasing and its consequences. It's a hard habit to quit and it's not going to feel great when people discover that you've "changed" but trust me, it is so worth it in the long-run! Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraveragerunner.com/70

Join us this week to learn how you can create a morning routine that works for you. Jen wasn't a morning person until not very long ago, and if you're telling yourself you're not either, then this episode is for you. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraveragerunner.com/69

Betsy was diagnosed as morbidly obese and with type two diabetes at the age of 30. By the early 2000s, she weighed close to 400 pounds. In 2011, she made the decision to change her life and reclaim her health and she's sharing her story with us on the show today. Betsy tells us about how she got into ultrarunning, how she ultimately reversed her type two diabetes, and the work she's doing now to s...

Rebels, I'm devoting this episode to talk about my latest obsession, which is the book, The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. If you've noticed that when things get really good in one area of your life, another starts to fall apart, or if you're working towards a goal and doing really well, but at the last minute fall short of getting there, this book is for you. Get full show notes and more information...

On the show today, I'm bringing you one of my favorite interviews to date with Dr. Tracy Page. Join us for an amazing conversation around perimenopause and menopause, and hopefully hearing Tracy's thoughts on this topic will help you avoid the frustration I felt in thinking I was going crazy! Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraveragerunner.com/66

Join me this week as I cover everything to do with winter running. I'm giving you the lowdown on everything from gear, knowing when it's best to go out or stay in and run on a treadmill, to illness and whether it's safe to do your runs when feeling under the weather! Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraveragerunner.com/65

On the podcast this week, I've got two guests who are on a very important mission to educate women on self-defense, Carrie Mugridge and Jimmy Golden. Tune in to learn pivotal tips and tricks that may save your life. Remember, like any skill, this is your life we're talking about, so once you've listened to this, it's worth going back and practicing everything you've heard. Get full show notes and...

Join me this week for a chat all about worry and how much of a waste of time it is! Worrying is something we've all taught ourselves to do, and it's completely useless, but don't worry because like anything else we've come to develop as habits, it can be unlearned! Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraveragerunner.com/63

My guest on the show this week is the fabulous Melissa Casey! Melissa shares her experiences traveling solo for destination races and how she prepares for them. She's got a lot of tips and knowledge to share on everything from traveling for races to intermittent fasting and run-walk intervals, too. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraveragerunner.com/62

Most people think that running the training miles will make the race easy, but honestly, at least 80% of the work is mental, so it's crucial to get your brain in shape to go the distance. What I'll be covering on this episode is how visualization or "mental rehearsals" can complement your training plan. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://notyouraveragerunner.com/61

Fall and winter is peak race season, especially for half marathons, so I want to cover how you can have a great race day! What I'll be covering on the episode is all about the drama we create in our minds that make us question our abilities, even when we've trained really hard. There are a lot of things we make our finishing time or our progress in training mean, and I'm showing you why it doesn't...

Today, I'm revisiting the coaching model I teach to show you how what you think might be facts about a situation can actually just be your opinion. Join me for the lowdown on how our brains work against us sometimes when we give it too much headspace. Choosing our thoughts carefully is so important! If you're going to let your mind beat you up about something, at least make sure the facts are stra...

What I'm diving into this week is all about why being your authentic self is the best way to be! I'm exploring why creating palatable versions of yourself to please other people does not work and will only cost you your energy and wellbeing. I might surprise you here, but the tools I'm sharing explain why being offended or not liking what someone else does is not their problem or responsibility. G...

Rebels, I've got the one and only Andy Aupperle back on the show this week! Andy just ran his first formally timed 5K and so I wanted to pick his brain about how that experience went for him. I know so many of you who are planning to run your first race will find this information useful too! Tune in this week for a hilarious conversation and learn more about Andy!  Get full show notes and more inf...

Measuring our progress in life and business is really important to keep moving up to the next level. I'm sharing how I like to measure the growth my business has experienced as well as the evolution of my personal mission to get a million more women up and running. This episode is going to be full of little updates as to how far Not Your Average Runner has come and where I want to take it in the f...

On the podcast today, I'm interviewing none other than Kara Loewentheil! Kara is a Master Certified Coach and the host of the Unf*ck Your Brain podcast . She is the ultimate feminist rock star and all-around badass coach and probably the best person to discuss this episode's topic with! Join us for an incredibly inspiring chat about women and our body image. Kara's thoughts on this topic are so he...

Do you ever wonder why some things are just so fucking hard to do? I don't mean physical challenges like running a marathon or lifting super heavy weights. I'm talking things like saying no to food and sticking to your training plan beyond the first week. What I'm exploring on the podcast this week is the idea of our beliefs, and specifically, our limiting beliefs. Get full show notes and more inf...

Rebels, I'm speaking with one of my long-time clients, Nancy Feeley! Nancy has been working diligently with me for a few years, and her transformation from a once-in-a-while runner to now training for her second marathon is pretty amazing. We cover everything from her physical and mental obstacles to mantras she practices and what gets her inspired to keep going.  Get full show notes and more info...

Tune in to hear me discuss everything you'll ever need for your runs. I'm going through the very basic pieces of gear you need to start running and alternatives if you don't want to invest in new running shoes or a new sports bra right now. Safety is also a big part of running and shouldn't be overlooked, so I've got some tips for you there too.  Get full show notes and more information here:  htt...

Today I'm talking to Shawnna Dancer, a woman who has altered her life by working on her thoughts and becoming a true rebel runner! Shawnna is one of my most hardworking, badass clients and seeing her transformation over the last few months has been seriously inspiring so I can't wait to share her story with you guys! I know her story is going to inspire you to get your shoes on and go for that run...

Rebels, I can't believe we've reached 50 episodes! How amazing is that? To celebrate this milestone, I've put together 50 things that I have personally learned from running over the past 20 years. Some of them are mine, and some are from others that I've used to guide my own journey. Try these new thoughts on for size and see how you go. Make sure to listen all the way to the end for a celebratory...

I've got the one and only Andy Aupperle (aka my fabulous and hilarious boyfriend!) by my side on the podcast this week. Andy has been on a major health and fitness journey this year and he's achieved some pretty amazing milestones that I can't wait to share with you! We cover everything from running as partners, his weight loss journey, where he gets inspiration from to keep going, and some hygien...

Today, we are covering the third and final component of the Rebel Runner Formula - community . Although running is an individual sport and often an activity we do alone, it's so important to feel a sense of community to become a true rebel runner. Join me as I complete the Rebel Runner Formula so you can become a badass who loves her body and believes she can do some epic shit. Get full show notes...

Rebels, I had a total fangirl moment this week because I got to interview Nicole DeBoom for the podcast! Nicole is the host of the Run This World Podcast and founder of the wildly popular brand, Skirt Sports, which I know all of you know I absolutely love.  Join Nicole and me for a seriously fun conversation where we discuss entrepreneurship, habits, and self-love. Get full show notes and more inf...