Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast

I'm sure all of you are familiar with the concept of our inner mean girl. Well, the story I'm sharing today is a perfect example of how much unnecessary drama she can cause. I'm delving into my whole experience - start to finish - of deciding to sign up for my first triathlon 10 years ago right up to crossing the finish line. Pop those earbuds in, sit back, and relax as I share all the ups and dow...

This week, I'm speaking with Joan Denizot - the founder and president of Zize Bikes, which builds bicycles for heavier ladies and gents. Not only is Joan committed to providing the means for people of all sizes to rediscover movement and the joys of riding a bike, but she is also determined to create a sense of community amongst both men and women who feel isolated because of their body size. Get...

Rebels, I'm addressing a question I get asked a lot by people who are thinking about starting to run, and that question is, "Is 20 seconds at a time really enough? Today, I've got three points to make about why running in 20 seconds intervals will get you to your goal, whether that's training for a marathon or just so you feel confident in calling yourself a runner. Get full show notes and more in...

My guest this week is the one and only Kristie Bittleston, who is a member of Run Your Best Life ! Kristie is an amazing human with too many talents to count, and she's got a pretty inspirational success story to share with us today. Not only has she risen above some massive physical challenges and being told she would never be able to run, but she is a true badass rebel runner with mammoth goals...

So, getting heckled by those lovely people (sense the sarcasm dripping?) that yell at you while you're on your run, or even comments from people you know who are "concerned about why you're not losing any weight" is a pretty difficult situation to handle. It's really an art that needs some fine-tuning to get right, and I'm boiling it down to three options you can choose from when it happens Get fu...

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Rebels, on the podcast today I'm talking about the first mile of your run and how it feels like ass almost every single time. I don't think I've met a single runner who just walks out the door, starts running, and feels like they're floating on air the whole way, and that's okay. I'm sharing why this is totally normal, and actually, why your first mile (or two) should be hard! Get full show notes...

This week, I've got my friend and master manifestor, Cassie Parks. Cassie's superpower is helping her clients welcome anything they want in their lives and make it a reality. Visualizing your goals seems like a pretty simple thing to do - we all imagine how we'd like our races to go, or maybe an upcoming vacation you're excited about - but Cassie dives deep into how this process works your brain i...

Rebels, I hope you're ready for another episode full of tough love because I'm bringing it to you in full force today. I'm addressing the ugly side of self-love and body size positivity. These concepts don't always involve rainbows and daisies and we're going to break it down in today's show. Today, I highlight why we're guilty of negative self-talk and how it's not our fault that our inner mean g...

My guest this week is the one and only Corinne Crabtree! If you're not already familiar with her, she is the mastermind behind the hugely popular PNP tribe and the host of the Losing 100 Pounds Podcast . Join us to hear some really helpful concepts around weight loss and self-care. Hearing Corinne's story is going to be so motivating for those of you wanting to lose weight or just take care of you...

While it's easy to think some people just innately have it within them as a quality of their personality, I'm highlighting how anyone can muster up the determination to achieve their long-term goals. Tune in to hear some me drop some truth bombs on how to get motivated. It's not necessarily fun or sexy all the time, but I hope hearing this will get you off the couch, on your run, and crossing that...

My guest this week is a fellow life coach and friend, Suzy Rosenstein.  Suzy has been a consumer of all things running: she's got the gear, bought the books... but she hasn't gone on a single run yet. She decided that she wanted running to be a part of her life nearly two years ago but has made all the excuses.  Tune in for some real talk about how we get in our own way when it comes to wanting to...

The negative self-talk we all indulge in when we don't manage to cross the finish line of a race or have a bad run is really detrimental to our motivation. What I want to highlight today will allow you to get back on track and help you realize that failure is always a choice. Get some perspective on the term "failure" and how coaching yourself through those negative thoughts can be the solution to...

On the show this week, I've got another total badass rebel runner, Julie Fountain. Julie is a member of Run Your Best Life, and in two and a half years, she's gone from being a sedentary cat mom who used to quit on herself frequently, to now training for her first half marathon. Julie shares all of her accomplishments on her journey and how she overcame the negative thoughts she had around her abi...

Today, I'm teaching you how to coach yourself. I often talk about fighting the inner mean girl inside of all of us, but most of the time, we don't even know we're letting her take the reins on our lives. Negative self-talk is a big issue not only in running. While this sounds like bad news, I'm here to dive deep into how you can have complete control and kick that inner mean girl out. Get full sho...

This week, my special guest is one of my favorite rockstar rebel runners, Amanda Mueller. She is a prime example of how consistency, confidence, and a sense of community can not only improve your running but every aspect of your life. She shares her story of weight loss and how running unintentionally became a part of her life, and it's one that I think all of you will find very inspirational! Get...

Welcome to another valuable episode on half marathons! June and July are the prime months to start training for fall races, and I want every single one of you to have the end experience you are training so hard for. And so, on this episode, I delve into how you can make sure you get that amazing feeling of crossing the finishing line by picking the right race for you! Get full show notes and more...

How many of you have been wanting to run a Disney race? My guest today is Christine Surh and she's an expert on all things Disney races. On this episode, she's giving us the lowdown on everything you might have questions about! Christine truly has all the answers and drops tips on the ins and outs of traveling there, accommodation, and how race day works. Get full show notes and more information h...

Welcome to part two of the Rebel Runner Formula! Today, I'm discussing everything to do with confidence. A true rebel runner owns her badassery and confidence plays an important role in becoming that inspirational runner that other people admire. On this episode, I break down the concept of confidence into three sections so you can really assess for yourself where you might need some work. Get ful...

This week, I'm kicking the podcast off with Alex Ellis, the creator of AE Wellness and just an all-around cutie. Alex explores the most common injuries we runners experience with tips on prevention, as well as treatment if you're already in the deep end. Tune in to hear us spreading the word that self-care can be easy and fun. Alex provides some really simple ways we can look after our bodies bett...

Have you been hemming and hawing about signing up for a half marathon? Is it maybe on your bucket list? Or maybe you have zero desire to race and just love running (that's cool too!). For those of you who are either curious and want to know more, or definitely know it's something you want to achieve as a runner, I've got everything you need to know right here on the podcast today. Get full show no...

I'm diving into part one of the Rebel Runner Formula today. The first area we're going to talk about on the podcast this week is consistency. Without it, you won't have the basics and foundation for learning how to run with proper form and you'll never fully hone your skills. I explore three areas within the consistency conversation, and give you some directions so you can assess where you are. Ge...

Hey, rebels! I had the opportunity to interview the one and only Brooke Castillo, founder and master coach of The Life Coach School. Brooke is my coach and mentor, and she has literally changed my life with her insights and teachings. Brooke's work centers around thought work and managing your mindset. I've been through her program and even I learned so much about how this can affect our running a...

My guest on the podcast this week is Geri Gibbons - a kickass life coach and an expert on body image, especially with teenage and preteen girls. We discussed everything from the negative (and positive) effects social media can have on our kids today, to how  managing your own mindset  can, in turn, aid your children's perspective of themselves.  Get full show notes and more information here:  http...

If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you might have noticed me drop the term  rebel runner  a lot. You might be thinking,  "What is a rebel runner? Why is she a rebel? How do  I  become a rebel runner?"  This week, I want to share with you precisely what being a rebel runner means, and even more importantly, what it does not entail.  Get full show notes and more information here: ...