Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast

In this episode, you'll learn how to coach yourself instead of criticizing yourself! 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

We've all been there - feeling guilty for taking time to run when life needs us. Learn how to unapologetically take time for yourself in this episode! Join 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

Break out of your running rut with one (or all!) of these fun challenges! Follow JillWritesMysteries on Instagram Join 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

This week on the show, I've got 25 absolutely unhinged running hacks for 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 Not Your Average Runner Instagram

This week on the show, we're talking about choosing your first 5K! 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

This week on the show, we're talking about what causes knee pain while running and how to fix it! Check out Up and Running 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  

This week on the show, we're talking about why you should incorporate walking into your runs to get faster and avoid injury. Register for Up & Running! Join the Not Your Average Runner Private Facebook Community Not Your Average Runner Instagram

This week on the show, we're talking about why you're not too slow to be a runner, and how to stop stressing about your pace Register for Up & Running! Join the Not Your Average Runner Private Facebook Community Not Your Average Runner Instagram

This week on the show, we're talking about how to start (or restart!) running when it just feels too hard. Register for the free webinar Join the Not Your Average Runner Private Facebook Community Not Your Average Runner Instagram

This week, we're talking about the basics of strength training for runners and how to fit it into an already busy schedule! Check out Up and Running

This week we're talking about the importance of the language we use to describe our bodies, specifically the use of the word 'fat.'  Sign up for the weekly Feel-Good Friday newsletter HERE. Learn more about Run Your Best Life HERE.

This week we're talking about the importance of rest and recovery, and how to do it right! Rest and recovery tools I love: https://amzn.to/3X3M1wz Learn more about Run Your Best Life HERE.

This week, learn the top 3 mistakes that lead to running injuries - and how to prevent them! Mentioned in this show: Not Your Average Runner Facebook Group Exerciser Personality Quiz Not Your Average Runner on Instagram

This week, learn 5 simple tips to improve your running form so you can feel better and avoid injury! Mentioned in this show: Not Your Average Runner Facebook Group Exerciser Personality Quiz

 Listen this week for real talk about breathing while running. Ready to get started? Click HERE to learn about Run Your Best Life!  

 Listen this week to find out exactly what to do during your first 30 days as a runner! Ready to get started? Click HERE to learn about Run Your Best Life!  

Building a solid running base is the key to successfully building mileage and training for races! This week you'll learn the exact steps to build your base and have fun doing it. Ready to take the next step? Click HERE to learn more about Run Your Best Life!

Does it feel like you've lost your running spark? No worries - in today's show you'll get actionable tips on how to get it back! Ready to take the next step? Click HERE to learn more about Run Your Best Life!

This week is all about setting yourself up for success in 2025 with a realistic plan that works for YOU! Click HERE to learn more about private coaching with Jill.

This week, learn how to safely and confidently reboot your running routine and have fun doing it! Click HERE to learn more about private coaching with Jill.

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

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Today's warm up topic is something that almost everybody struggles with and that is getting bored while running. Can you relate? Yeah, me too. I am going to dive into some things you can do right now to make sure today's run stays fun, fresh, and anything but boring so let's dive in! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/365  

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

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Today we are going to focus on what to do when you feel judged for running slowly. When you don't have a small body or you don't have a typical runner's looking body and on top of that you feel like you're plodding along or that everybody else is faster than you, of course, you're gonna assume that everybody else is thinking you look ridiculous and that you shouldn't be running and you should be embarrassed and all the things right. How could they possibly have any other opinion? But...is that actually true? Let's dive in! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/361  

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Today we are going to focus on your breathing. Your breathing is a direct indicator of your effort level. When your breathing feels controlled and relaxed, it means your effort level is right in the sweet spot. And when it feels like you can't catch your breath, you are probably working above your ability in the moment. But there are lots of factors that can affect your breathing and the level of effort that you're putting out.  Let's dive in! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/360  

Hey, hey, my runner friend. Well, it's official after a long hiatus. I am back with new episodes and I have missed you. So I'm changing things up a bit and trying a new format. So instead of longer episodes where I do a deep dive into a topic, I'm going to do these short pep talks, sort of just long enough to get you through your warmup and ready to start your run. And each week we're going to do a different topic to help you get your mind in the right space to have a great workout.  Today I 'm going to give you a different way to think about running pace. Today's our first run so let's get started. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/359

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/358

This week's topic is something I'm sure all of you will be familiar with: procrastination. There is a lot of mind drama related to it and it's something we need to address because there's a good chance you're just lying to yourself. Today, I'm exploring why we procrastinate and how all these thoughts you tell yourself are really just lies. Stay tuned to the end too to learn a really fun thought work technique I've been obsessed with lately! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/357

Join me this week as I show you how you can get different results with your running. They don't just happen by accident or by a miracle, but it can be done. It's not going to feel good all the time, but exploring how you can start taking the steps will give you the momentum to keep going and you will see the progress. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/356

I experienced something recently that got me thinking about how conditioned we are to blame ourselves when we don't fit someone else's expectations. It happens on airplanes with seatbelts, and it happens at races with race shirts that only come in S, M, and L.   Tune in this week to discover how you've been socialized by a patriarchal society with an embedded anti-fat bias, and how to break the cycle, speak up, and ask for what you want even though the answer might be a no.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/355

I've been working with some clients recently on planning for their goals. 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 is stopping so many people from doing incredible things, and how to get clear on where your beliefs about failure are holding you back.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/354

I am super excited to be bringing you an episode with the one and only, Mirna Valerio a.k.a., The Mirnavator! If you've been living under a rock and have no idea who she is, don't fret, because you're going to literally learn everything about her in this week's episode. Get full show notes and more information here: http://notyouraveragerunner.com/353

I'm sharing a conversation I had over on the Another Mother Runner Podcast where we talked about my relationship with weight loss and my experience of creating a space for runners who feel “other” in the running world. I share my thoughts on weight loss, especially in relation to running speed, the mental side of running, and the myths that need to be dispelled about being a larger-bodied runner.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/352

This week, we're diving into a topic everyone can relate to - our inner mean girl. She's the negative voice in our head that makes us feel like crap by telling us that we're too fat, too slow, or too whatever. Even when other people compliment us, our inner mean girl steps in to tell us they're wrong. But fear not; because I'm telling you why it doesn't have to be this way. Get full show notes and more information here: http://notyouraveragerunner.com/351

This week, we're talking about how to process a DNF, DFL or a DNS. For those of you who don't know, DNF stands for Did Not Finish. DFL means Dead Fucking Last. And a DNS means Did Not Start.   I'll be honest with you: it's more than likely you will experience one or all of these as you begin your running journey. But don't let that put you off. I'm sharing how to process the emotions you experience instead of making these things mean you're a failure.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/350

Join us this week as we dive into some awesome questions around what to eat before and after your runs, why cutting out sugar might be a good idea, how to eat without cutting calories or macros, and what might be going on if you don't think you're optimally fueling your body. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/349

Discover how to take some of the stress and frustration out of injury recovery. I'm sharing my three-step process for recovering in a way that is physically and mentally healthy, and I'm giving you all the how-to's for taking an active role in your recovery so you're not sitting on the couch waiting to just feel better.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/348

Join me on the podcast for some of my takeaways and tips around making running fun and why you'll be doomed if you choose to hold onto the thought that running is hard or boring. Anything can be fun if you choose to decide it is, and if you're ready to stop suffering, this episode is for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/347

Join me this week as I talk about run-walk intervals and how finding the right pattern for you will maximize your run. I want to share with you how I learned to make running feel almost effortless for me, and how you can do the same. Get full show notes and more information here: http://notyouraveragerunner.com/346

This week, I help you refine the basic skills you already have so you can truly love running and feel like the badass you are. I'm showing you why my approach to running differs from other coaches or running apps, and the 3 most common mistakes beginner runners make so you can avoid feeling defeated before you've even begun.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/345

Discover how to choose your hard in a way that serves you. I'm sharing why our brains always try to convince us to take the easy option, and then beat us up for it. When you bring your awareness to this pattern, you'll be able to make decisions in one moment that will actually benefit you in the long term, no matter how difficult it feels in that moment.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/344

Summer is almost here, and this is the time of year a lot of folks decide to start running or step up their training with a race in mind. So, this week I'm giving you three mindset hacks to help you stay motivated because even though now is a great time to start running, staying motivated isn't always easy.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/343

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 the biggest challenges you're facing as a larger-bodied runner, and how to get yourself up and running anyway. I'm sharing all of the physical and mental obstacles you'll come across as you start your running journey, along with my practical tips to stop these challenges from getting in your way.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/342

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