Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast

Too many people either don't want to sign up to races or even try running because they might come in last place one day, and today, my goal is to change this. I'm sharing my perspective on coming in last, why I never see it as an issue, and how it is negatively impacting you in every area of your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/111

A lot of people think of the physical training it takes to run a race, however long the distance. Without running the miles, it's unlikely you'll succeed. That said, too many people don't realize there is actually a much more important muscle you need to be strengthening and training in order to get to the finish line. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/110

I've got Victoria Albina from the wildly popular Feminist Wellness Podcast on, and she's going to be sharing some of her wisdom on a whole range of topics in the health and wellness realm, specifically related to women's health and wellness. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/109

Listen in today as I discuss why September is my favorite time of year, and why I think it's a perfect window for you to start training for 5K. I'm going to help you eliminate common problems that will either stifle your training or make race day miserable, so let's get to it! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/108

We received some amazing questions about 5K training, including some really common ones that I think will help a lot of you. From intervals to nutrition and rest, we're covering all of it. Of course, any race isn't just about the physical training, so we've got some questions around the mental aspect of running a race that we're covering as well. Join us this week as we dive into all things 5K training! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/107

Join me on the podcast this week as I share some insight into the different kinds of race day anxiety that you might be experiencing. Indulging in this kind of worry and fear only leads to your training suffering, and then race day sucking, so I hope this episode helps you see an alternative path that will serve you much better. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/106

I'm identifying some beliefs you might be holding on to about what implementing a run-walk strategy means, and some replacement beliefs that will serve you so much better in your running. Your embarrassment or shame about stopping to walk doesn't have anything to do with the actual strategy you're using, and I want you to know that it's up to you to change it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/105

A refresher on why working on your mindset is crucial to any run or race you do. Comparison and judgment are so unhelpful in any situation, not just when it comes to running, but it can be hard to spot, so hopefully our chat today helps you see the importance of noticing your thoughts to drive yourself forward and get the results you want. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/104

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/103

Today I'm introducing you to the minimum baseline technique to help you create a new pathway for your habits. This approach may seem too easy at first, and you will be tempted to increase the threshold, but I urge you to listen closely and follow the steps. This isn't about making big jumps in your fitness progress, or your running distance and time. This little brain hack is going to change your life, not just in terms of running, but in any area where you're trying to create consistency, so tune in and give it a try. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/102