Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast

Spring is finally here which means it's officially half marathon training season! Whether it's your first half marathon or a comeback race after a long break, many of you are thinking of making that jump to the half marathon distance. Half marathon training is a time commitment and it also takes a whole lot of mental and physical readiness, but when done right, it will be one of the most rewarding...

Last summer, one of my Instagram reels went viral. It showed me running in different locations and I talked about how you don't need to lose weight to be a runner. However, there was a set of commenters who suggested I'm glorifying obesity, and this blew my mind.   I share why the notion that I'm glorifying obesity is ludicrous. You'll hear the history behind our opinions about obesity, how BMI is...

I recently taught a class on the three mistakes most fat runners make, and it was so life-changing that I knew I had to share it here on the podcast.   Whether you're a fat woman who wants to learn how to start running safely and confidently, or you're already running but need help with challenges you're facing, listen in. You'll hear the most common mistakes fat runners make and what will actuall...

I'm sitting down with my two favorite people, Coach Elle Dee and Coach Jen! The three of us make up what I call the dream team of coaches in the best running party on the planet, a.k.a. Run Your Best Life. We've got listener questions to answer but we're also chatting and catching up so you can get to know all of us a little better.   They're sharing why you get to identify as a runner no matter w...

The concept of motivation is constantly shoved down our throats especially on social media. We've been conditioned to believe that if we're not perfect, whether that's in relation to running or anything else, we have to start all over.   Discover why motivation is bullshit and what you should do instead. You'll hear why forcing yourself to run isn't a useful strategy, what happens when you think p...

Something I talk about extensively on this podcast and all over social media is how you can be a runner at any size. The trolls love chiming in about how running while fat will destroy your knees, or why fat people need to lose weight before starting to run.   I bust the myths surrounding the notion that some people are too fat to run. You'll hear how these comments are based on misinformation, co...

Now that spring is just around the corner, many of you are probably starting to think about 5K training. One very common way to approach your training is to download a free app like Couch to 5K.   This episode is not a slam on the Couch to 5K program, but rather an assessment of what might be missing from it to make it something that truly everyone can use. Join me this week to hear the features o...

I click on lots of clothing ads from companies that make clothing for fat folks. It was no surprise then when one recently came up on my feed as I was scrolling... but when I saw it, I totally lost my cool.   This ad was titled "Things that should not be in the closet of plus-sized women." It showed fat women wearing different outfits, with their measurements listed, and a commentary on what each...

Menopause is an experience half of the world's population has, is, or will be going through, so why are we shying away from talking about it?   Elizabeth Sherman is a Master Certified life and menopause coach, and she's here to shine a light on all things menopause and to share some incredible suggestions for self-care when your body is going through menopause. Discover the importance of embracing...

If you, like me, are larger-breasted, you've probably been unsuccessful in finding a comfortable sports bra that helps you run or engage in any sport you enjoy. That changed for me when I found the Enell sports bra.   I'm so excited to have Enell founder Renelle Braaten on this week to share her passion for big boobs, and how she came to create Enell. Renelle is sharing the thought that spurred he...

If you're on the cusp of wanting to give up because you're frustrated that you're not making progress, you need to hear today's episode. You'll learn how to question your belief that you need to be making progress at all times, what happens when you think progress is what will make you feel proud or fulfilled, and why it's so powerful to engage in an activity without ever expecting to make progres...

If you're brand new to running, welcome to the ultimate guide to your first 30 days as a runner! I'm sharing everything that will make your running experience smooth, easy, and maybe even fun, from my top tips for injury prevention to my favorite gear, and so much more!   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/285

Last year, I had the deep pleasure of going to Alaska on a trip organized by the company Run Alaska Trails. We did a bunch of trail running, hiking, and exploring, and I realized I never really talked about how it went. So this week, I have Run Alaska Trails founder, owner, and operator, Kim Ryals, on the show to discuss all the fun we had, the incredible things we saw, how Alaska is constantly tr...

Listen in this week as everyone's favorite coach Jen Lamplough and I share seven secrets that will help you stay committed to your long-term running goals. You'll hear our personal running goals, how we've dealt with feeling discouraged along the way, the truth about commitment and sacrifice as they relate to your goals, and some of the less obvious things you might not be accounting for that will...

Unless you're in some magical race where everyone runs side-by-side and crosses the line together holding hands and singing Kumbaya, someone's got to finish last. But so many of you make coming in DFL (dead f*cking last) mean something bad, so this week we're unpacking the most common beliefs about finishing DFL, and I'm showing you why they're all BS. If you have some negative thoughts about even...

Tune in this week to discover everything you need to know about fueling for endurance. Not Your Average Runner ambassador and certified nutrition coach, Bethany Shields, is sharing the science behind fueling for endurance running, some general how-to guidance to get you started, and what you can expect as you start to change the way you fuel your amazing body for endurance running, or any other fo...

We're nearing the end of the year which means many of us are starting to think about our goals for 2023 and what we would like to achieve. Join me this week to hear my running goal for 2023 and the tools I'm using to support myself throughout this training journey. I'm sharing why I changed my running goal for next year, the power of collecting data as you train, and how I'm planning out my traini...

This episode is for anyone who wants to start exercising, whether it's running or something else. If you used to exercise but stopped and want to start again, or you've been trying to get into a routine but are struggling to make it happen, what I'm sharing today will apply to you too. You'll hear how to create an exercise plan that makes sense for you, your life, and your body so it becomes a con...

Think about the last time you had a run scheduled. Maybe it was first thing in the morning, the alarm goes off, and you think, "Oh, hell no. I'm tired. It's cold. I don't have time. I'll just go tomorrow instead." But the truth is you're probably going to do the same thing the next day. Before you know it, it's been days, weeks, or months, and breaking this habit feels impossible. But you're in lu...

This week, I'm sharing my head-to-toe overview of how to nail your running form so you can avoid those dreaded injuries and start seeing some amazing results. You'll hear why continuously adjusting your form is absolutely vital, how to conduct a form check, and my tips for implementing each piece one by one so you can eventually put them all together.   Get full show notes and more information her...

Tune in this week to discover the jaw-dropping realizations that happened during the Run Your Best Life retreat. I'm sharing what it means to 'choose your ass' and why it's so important, how to start focusing on the possibilities of the future instead of the failures of the past, and why your resting-nope face (you might know it by another name) is a surprising asset.   Get full show notes and mor...

Join me this week for some tough love on finishing 2022 strong so you don't have to survive the last six weeks of the year, but make it your b*tch. I'm sharing three no-bullshit steps that might be a tough pill to swallow at first, but will have you excited and motivated to slay when 2023 rolls around.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/275

I've been working with some clients recently on planning for their goals in 2023. But we can't have a conversation about goals without talking about failure, what it means to us as runners and humans, and why we're so scared of failing. So, tune in this week to discover what to do when you've f*$@ed up. I'm sharing why real success never happens on the first try, why not acknowledging this reality...

This week, I'm so excited to introduce you to endurance athlete, activist, and mental-health advocate Alison Mariella Désir. When Alison was at rock bottom, searching for meaning and structure, running and marathon training saved her life. We're discussing the paradigms that Black runners face, what we can do as a society to improve diversity, access, and equity in the running sphere and the world...

This week, I share the brutal reality of training for a half marathon. You'll hear how to identify if you're ready to train, what to expect during the training period, the dangers of approaching your training before you're ready, the importance of having a support group in place, and how to create the appropriate plan for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraverage...