Listen in this week as I quiz Nancy on everything strength training. We’re diving into the considerations you have to take when you start strength training as a plus-sized person, Nancy’s tips for getting the most out of your squats, and we’re also debunking a few myths that might be holding you back from getting started. Get full show notes and more information here: http://notyouraveragerunner.com/182

Ep #182: All About Strength Training with Nancy Brown

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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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

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. Listen in this week as I list the red flags that signify you’re on a path to quitting, even if it doesn’t feel like it in the moment. I’m showing you the key differences between big quits and little quits, why you need compelling reasons for your goal, and how to be prepared for the moments your brain tells you that quitting is the best option. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/336

336. How to Keep Going When You Want to Quit

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

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 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

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. 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

Ep #182: All About Strength Training with Nancy Brown

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