Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast

If you've been struggling lately, listen in for a dose of compassionate but tough love to get you moving! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/ep-371-tough-love/

This week you'll learn how to set small goals to accelerate your progress. Sounds counter-intuitive, but it works! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/ep-370-small-steps-big-results/

Sometimes running can feel like a drag, so this week we're going to talk about a way to make it more fun: scavenger hunts!    Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/ep-369-a-running-scavenger-hunt/

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Today's warm up topic is all about mental prep for the long run.Because long runs are just as much a mental challenge as they are a physical one - maybe even more mental than physical because your legs can be strong, your lungs can be ready, but if your mind's not in the game, that distance can feel a whole lot worse. So, today I'm going to walk you through a few tips and mindset shifts to help you stay strong, motivated, and focused from start to finish. Let's go! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/368

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Today's warm up topic is a pretty big topic. It's what to do when you start feeling self-conscious while you're out running or exercising in public. Feeling self-conscious while you're running is something that most of us deal with, especially in a world that loves to tell us that running is only for certain types of bodies. So today, I am going to give you some tools you can use to shift your perspective. Let's dive in! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/367

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Today's warm up topic is something that almost everybody struggles with - making progress and why it seems like it's always two steps forward one step back. Can you relate? Yeah, me too. Today, I am going to give you some tools you can use to shift your perspective on the progress you are making. Let's dive in! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/366

Boredom while running is a common hurdle, but there are plenty of ways to keep it fresh! Discover tips like varying your route, adding music, and practicing mindfulness to enhance your experience. The host also reflects on childhood imagination, encouraging listeners to channel that creativity on the run. Embrace each stride as a step not just towards fitness but also towards creative self-discovery and fun!

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Today's warm up topic is something that shows up for a lot of us. It's your inner critic, or as some people like to call it, your inner bully, your inner mean girl. Now you know what I mean about this inner critic business, right?  You know, that little voice that pops up right when you're lacing up your shoes, or even maybe when you're lying in bed thinking about going for a run. That little voice has a lot of opinions about you and running, doesn't it? Well, I've got a lot to say about that voice so let's dive in! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/364

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Today we are talking all about how to set realistic running goals. And by that, I mean ones you can actually achieve and feel really proud of. When you're starting out as a runner, when you're just starting out, it is so easy to get carried away by big shiny goals. But if you're not careful and if you're not ready, these goals can set you up for burnout and frustration. Let's dive in!  Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/363    

Hey hey, my runner friend. Today we are going to talk about the body scan technique. We all struggle from time to time with ache and pains and even injuries while we are running. The body scan technique will help you determine if the aches and pains you feel while running are something you should worry about. Let's dive in! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/362