Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast

Tune in this week for a conversation with the inspirational Jayne Williams. Jayne is walking us through writing her groundbreaking book, why she never could have predicted the impact it would make on people like me, and we’re going deep into how the landscape has changed when it comes to fat activism and body positivity, and the power of being out there living your life as an unapologetic, open person, whoever you are.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/263

Tune in this week to discover how to fuel your body through menopause. I'm joined by health coach for women in mid-life, Elizabeth Sherman, to discuss the physical and mental impacts of menopause, and why breaking the patriarchal conditioning of ignoring its existence is the key to improving our experience of our menopausal years.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/262

This week, I have badass anti-diet coach and my close personal friend, Jen Madden, here to show you how, if you want to lose weight and gain health, whatever that means for you, dieting is simply not the way to do it. As a life-long dieter herself, she knows all too well the challenge of navigating body positivity while wanting to lose weight, but she’s nailed down what has allowed her to live her best life, and she’s showing you how to do the same.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/261

This week, I'm chatting with my friend and book coach Angela Lauria. For years, Angela and I have talked about our weight-loss journeys, she identifies as fat, she’s a triathlete, but most recently, she’s been opening up about her autism diagnosis and how it’s impacted her life and her athletic training, so we’re diving into all of it today.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/260

This week, I quiz one of our Run Your Best Life members, Debby Hershberger, on all things 100-miler training. She’s sharing the planning and training that has gone into preparing for her race, how she has protected her long-term goals, even while taking part in shorter races for training, and her best advice for anyone who wants to take part in a race of this magnitude one day.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/259

If you’ve ever set yourself a big goal and then tanked halfway through working on it, tune in this week. I'm sharing why wanting to give up doesn't mean you're lazy, and my 3-step process for choosing a training plan. Discover the process I use to help me stay accountable to myself and my training plan when things get tough.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/258

Tune in this week as I tell the story of the half marathon that changed my life. I’m sharing why signing up for a race is never going to provide enough motivation to carry you through months of training, and you’ll discover the impact that you can have on the world just by showing up for yourself in a new way.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/257

In light of the recent bullshit decision to overturn Roe v Wade, I think we could all really use a little empowerment in our lives. This week’s episode has been pulled out of the archives because it’s still one of the most important episodes of this podcast to date.    Carrie Mugridge and Jimmy Golden are on a mission to educate as many women as possible on self-defense. So listen in, take notes, and share it because it might just save a life.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/256

If you want some insight into the how-to of participating in a 100-mile Ultra, you’re in the right place. Sierra Swofford is back for an update on how her preparation played out when it was finally time for race day, and how she dealt with the curveballs that were thrown her way after she arrived in Utah for the race.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/255

In this episode, mobility coach and wellness expert Alex Ellis takes me on a deep dive into knee pain, knee health, and maintaining knee strength and mobility. If you’re a runner, you’re going to experience knee pain at some point, but you don’t have to stay in pain or believe the myth that weight loss is the only solution. Learn how to care for your knees and how to know when you should rest or keep running.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/254