

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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May 23, 2024 • 29min
341. 3 Steps to Your Best Race Ever
Hey Runners, I have a little surprise for you this week. I'm bringing back an episode that was really popular in the past because A. I think it's a good one, and B. I have a hunch there's someone out there who needs to hear it again. So I hope you enjoy it and I'll be back with a new episode really soon. There are so many traps we can fall into when we’re training for a race, so this week, I’m laying them all out so you can avoid them. I want your race day experience to end with you filled with pride for your badass self as you cross the finish line, so I’m giving you my top 3 steps to your best race ever! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/341

May 16, 2024 • 16min
340. Is 20 Seconds of Running Enough?
When I teach beginners how to start running, I have them running for 15 to 30 seconds, followed by a minute of walking, repeated 10 times. And the first question I get almost every single time is, “Is that enough?” Well this week, I'm sharing my answer to this question, and inviting you to question what “enough” means to you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/340

May 9, 2024 • 20min
339. Are You a Real Runner? How To Stop Doubting Yourself
Hey Runners, I have a little surprise for you this week. I'm bringing back an episode that was really popular in the past because A. I think it's a good one, and B. I have a hunch there's someone out there who needs to hear it again. So I hope you enjoy it and I'll be back with a new episode really soon. One thought I hear all the time in my community is: “I’m not a real runner.” You look at other runners and doubt your validity because you don’t think you’re good enough, and this week, I’m inviting you to let that shit go. I’m showing you a new way to respond to doubt that isn’t serving you, and a question I like to ask myself whenever I’m feeling uncertain. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/339

May 2, 2024 • 26min
338. What to Do if You're Not Making Progress
Hey Runners, I have a little surprise for you this week. I'm bringing back an episode that was really popular in the past because A, I think it's a good one, and B, I have a hunch there's someone out there who needs to hear it again. So I hope you enjoy it and I'll be back with a new episode really soon. Discover what to do if you currently believe you’re not making progress. I’m sharing how to reframe the whole idea of working towards a defined goal, so you can start to see the progress that you are making on your running journey. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/338

Apr 25, 2024 • 38min
337. 6 Ways to Have Your Best Race Ever
Hey Runners, I have a little surprise for you this week. I'm bringing back an episode that was really popular in the past because A, I think it's a good one, and B, I have a hunch there's someone out there who needs to hear it again. So I hope you enjoy it and I'll be back with a new episode really soon. I’ve been receiving a lot of requests for me to address all things race day prep, so that’s exactly what we’re doing today. Many of you are training for your first-ever race or making a comeback post-strict pandemic restrictions, and chances are you’re nervous, stressed, and worried about everything that could go wrong. So today, I’m covering everything from the week leading up to your race, the night before, and even the morning of the big day itself. As always, in addition to best practices when it comes to your physical training, we’re also diving into getting your mind in the right place so you can give yourself the best experience possible. Tune in this week as I offer 6 ways to have your best race ever! You’ll discover everything you need to know about race day etiquette, getting your pre-race prep on point, and some vital things to remember to keep your inner mean girl at bay. For full show notes, visit: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/337

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Apr 18, 2024 • 28min
336. How to Keep Going When You Want to Quit
The podcast discusses the red flags that indicate you're headed towards quitting in your running journey. It highlights the importance of strong reasons for your goals and how to combat the moments when your brain tells you to give up. The chapters explore the battle against quitting, navigating the line between quitting and perseverance, and building mental resilience in running.

Apr 11, 2024 • 27min
335. 8 Easy Ways to Think Like a Runner
Hey Runners, I have a little surprise for you this week. I'm bringing back an episode that was really popular in the past because A, I think it's a good one, and B, I have a hunch there's someone out there who needs to hear it again. So I hope you enjoy it and I'll be back with a new episode really soon. This week, I’m speaking to all of you ladies who don’t consider yourselves real runners. Whether it’s because you do run-walk intervals, aren’t “fast enough,” or always finish last in a race, these aren’t qualifications of a real runner. You can identify as a runner right now, and I’m showing you the endless possibilities available to you when you believe your identity can change. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/336

Apr 4, 2024 • 18min
334. 5 Unexpected Things New Runners Need to Do
Hey Runners, I have a little surprise for you this week. I'm bringing back an episode that was really popular in the past because A, I think it's a good one, and B, I have a hunch there's someone out there who needs to hear it again. So I hope you enjoy it and I'll be back with a new episode really soon. This week, I'm unpacking some of the things that stop people from really taking themselves and their running journey as far as they can go, and showing you some simple solutions. I’m also sharing the importance of having the right gear, taking your training seriously, and never giving up on yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/334

Mar 28, 2024 • 25min
333. 5 Myths About Running While Fat(& Why Fat Isn’t a Bad Word)
Hey Runners, I have a little surprise for you this week. I'm bringing back an episode that was really popular in the past because A. I think it's a good one, and B. I have a hunch there's someone out there who needs to hear it again. So I hope you enjoy it and I'll be back with a new episode really soon. Tune in and buckle up because I’ve got some things on my mind and I need to share them. I’m discussing why I believe fat is the perfect neutral descriptor, and why the other terms people use to describe fat bodies are actually way more problematic. I’m also sharing and dismantling five myths about running while fat that stop too many people from even trying. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/333

Mar 21, 2024 • 29min
332. Strength Training Self-Care
Welcome back to the Run Your Best Life interview series, where I talk to experts in the field on issues affecting Gen X women. Today, I’m talking with Coach Jen about getting back into strength training when you’re over 50. We’re chatting about some of the challenges and of course some solutions of maintaining a regular strength training routine. If you have been wanting to start strength training or are struggling to get back into it, this episode is for you. For full show notes, visit https://notyouraveragerunner.com/322