Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast
Jill Angie
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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Sep 25, 2025 • 12min
411. The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide to Movement
Being part of the Sandwich Generation means juggling kids, aging parents, work, and a body that doesn’t bounce back like it used to. In this episode, I share a survival guide for movement in midlife — how to use short, simple practices to release stress, restore energy, and build resilience when life feels overwhelming. If you’ve been waiting for things to “calm down” before you take care of yourself, this one’s for you. Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover
Sep 18, 2025 • 16min
410. How to Build a Capsule Fitness Routine
Too many options can make fitness feel overwhelming — which is why a capsule routine might be exactly what you need. In this episode, I’ll show you how to declutter your workouts, choose a few core moves that cover all the bases, and create a simple system you can actually stick with. Think of it as the capsule wardrobe of movement: fewer choices, more freedom, and way less stress. Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover
Sep 11, 2025 • 9min
409. The GenX Woman's Guide to Fitness
Fitness in midlife isn’t about punishing workouts or chasing the scale—it’s about creating a routine that supports your body, your life, and your future self. In this episode, I share the GenX Woman’s Guide to Fitness: simple, no-BS principles that help you stay strong, consistent, and joyful without falling into toxic fitness culture. Tune in for a fresh perspective (and maybe a few 80s playlist ideas) to make movement actually work for you. Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover
Sep 4, 2025 • 10min
408. Why September is the new January
September feels more like a fresh start than January ever does — and it’s the perfect time to reset your movement routine without the pressure of big resolutions. In this episode, I’ll share why September wins feel different, how to start small with realistic resets, and why giving yourself permission to begin again matters more than doing it perfectly. Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover
Aug 28, 2025 • 9min
407. A 30-Day Reset for Women Who’ve Had Enough of Starting Over
If you’re sick of starting over every damn Monday, the Midlife Movement Makeover is your reset. In this episode, I’m breaking down why the old fitness rules don’t work — and how MMM will help you finally build a routine that sticks (without shame, guilt, or bullshit). Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover
Aug 21, 2025 • 17min
406. The Rules of Fitness Don’t Work for Us. So Let’s Break Them.
The old rules of fitness were never written for women in midlife — and they’re keeping you stuck in shame and inconsistency. In this episode, I’m breaking down why those rules don’t work, what to do instead, and how to start creating your own. Get ready to ditch the rulebook and move in ways that actually feel good. Check out Run Your Best Life If you have any questions you’d like answered on the show, email me at podcast@notyouraveragerunner.com Join the Not Your Average Runner Private Facebook Community
Aug 14, 2025 • 11min
405. Is It Burnout… or Just Boredom?
If you keep falling off the movement wagon and blaming burnout, it might actually be something sneakier: boredom. In this episode, we explore how repetitive routines and rigid fitness rules can zap your motivation—and what to do instead to make movement feel fresh, fun, and sustainable again. Check out Run Your Best Life If you have any questions you’d like answered on the show, email me at podcast@notyouraveragerunner.com Join the Not Your Average Runner Private Facebook Community
Aug 7, 2025 • 9min
404. When Even a Walk Feels Impossible
Feeling like even a short walk is too much right now? In this episode, we dig into why movement feels impossible in midlife—and how to reset your relationship with exercise so it actually supports you (instead of draining you). Check out Run Your Best Life If you have any questions you’d like answered on the show, email me at podcast@notyouraveragerunner.com Join the Not Your Average Runner Private Facebook Community
Jul 31, 2025 • 10min
403. Your Running Style is Allowed to Change
Your pace, your preferences, your goals—none of them have to stay the same forever. In this episode, we’re talking about why your running style is allowed to evolve, how to let go of outdated expectations, and what it means to run in a way that fits your life right now. Check out Run Your Best Life If you have any questions you’d like answered on the show, email me at podcast@notyouraveragerunner.com Join the Not Your Average Runner Private Facebook Community Not Your Average Runner Instagram
Jul 24, 2025 • 11min
402. Running in Midlife Hits Different, Here's Why
Running in your 40s, 50s, and beyond? It hits different—and not just in your knees. In this episode, we’re breaking down why midlife running feels unique, what it really means to start later in life, and how to make it work on your own terms. Check out Run Your Best Life If you have any questions you’d like answered on the show, email me at podcast@notyouraveragerunner.com Join the Not Your Average Runner Private Facebook Community Not Your Average Runner Instagram
