Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

After taking a step back to rebalance her life, Jill returns to the podcast to share where she's been, what's changed, and what's coming next. In this episode, she talks honestly about midlife, movement, and why there's no shame in seasons of rest—plus a more realistic, compassionate way to use January fresh-start energy without burning out.

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Hey, hey, my runner friend. I'm doing a little self-care and taking the week off from podcasting. So please enjoy this episode from last year!

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

September feels more like a fresh start than January ever does — and it's the perfect time to reset your movement routine without the pressure of big resolutions. In this episode, I'll share why September wins feel different, how to start small with realistic resets, and why giving yourself permission to begin again matters more than doing it perfectly.

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Opinions on running on the treadmill truly run the gamut. Some call it the "dreadmill," some will use it if there's no other option, and some only feel comfortable and confident running indoors on a treadmill. Whichever camp you currently fall into, the treadmill is a piece of equipment that's totally worth learning to master, and I'm showing you how.

Join me this week to learn how to master the basics of running on a treadmill. I'm covering everything you need to know, from setup and safety concerns to injury prevention tips. Hear my answers to the most frequently asked questions I receive about running on the treadmill, and how adding treadmill skills to your toolbox can make the difference between sticking with your plan and quitting on yourself.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/318

If you're doubting yourself on your running journey, this episode is for you. This idea of not being a real runner stops too many people in their tracks when they're just getting started, and that isn't what I want for you. I'm showing you how to drop these doubts and try on something more useful instead.

Tune in this week to explore the difference between healthy doubt and doubt that stops you from going after the things you really want. I'm showing you how to spot doubt that isn't serving you, and giving you a new way to respond to the doubt that is holding you back.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/317

As a fat runner who has coached thousands of women to start running, I've noticed one thing that predicts their success: a beginner's mindset. This mindset is extremely helpful to adopt when starting out as a runner, but the truth is, it can be a game-changer for experienced runners as well.

Hear five beginner's mindset hacks that will help you truly enjoy the sport of running. Whether you're a seasoned runner or you haven't pulled the trigger on running yet, I'm showing you the magic that can unfold when you adopt a beginner's mindset. 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/316

Coach Elle Dee from the Run Your Best Life program is here to talk about her solo running summer adventure in Alaska. Very little went exactly according to plan, and she had some unique experiences just on her journey to our Alaskan retreat.

Hear Elle Dee's running lessons from two months on the road. She's sharing the desires behind undertaking this incredible voyage and the problems she faced just on the drive to Alaska, as well as going deep into everything she learned about running while on the retreat itself. 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/315

I'm here this week with the one and only Coach Jen Lamplough! Since declaring her goal of re-doing the Chicago Marathon when she turns 50, Jen has been navigating a variety of changes in her life, which she dives into on this episode. All of us can fall into the trap of using goals to help us feel a certain way, and when we share big goals publicly like Jen has, there's a lot that can happen when you realize an internal shift has occurred.

Hear how so many of us torture ourselves over decisions we've made, why we're allowed to let ourselves off the hook, and the difference between doing this from an unconscious versus intentional place. 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/314

What are your thoughts on telling people you're a runner? What does it even mean to feel like a runner? What are 'real' runners thinking so they don't have to qualify their statements about their runs?

Whether you're struggling to call yourself a runner because you take run-walk intervals, run at a slower pace than others, or think what you're really doing is a light jog, this episode is for you. I've had all of these thoughts and more, but I'm giving you eight ways to start thinking like a runner right now, so you can embrace your identity as a full-fledged runner.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/313

I'm excited to introduce you to Charlotte Rooney, a leadership and anti-burnout coach. She is sharing her own experience of approaching running in the same way as her career, and how it prevented her not only from getting the benefits of intuitive and gentle movement but, most importantly, from enjoying it.

Charlotte shares how work and life burnout can affect your running, and what you can do to heal symptoms of burnout. She's offering both the obvious and more subtle signs of burnout to look out for, the role that running now plays in her life, and why success can include prioritizing your well-being, mental health, and whole humanity.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/312