Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast

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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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