Race planning is probably up there as one of my most favorite things to talk about. So many people think it’s just about picking a race, picking a training plan, and starting. But the truth is there’s so much more to it than that.  If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably picked a training plan […]

When I teach beginners how to start running, I have them running for 15 to 30 seconds, followed by a minute of walking, repeated 10 times. And the first question I get almost every single time is, “Is that enough?” After a request from a member of our community, we’re revisiting a topic that I […]

One thought I hear all the time in my community is one you’ve likely believed yourself: “I’m not a real runner.” You look at other runners and doubt your validity as a runner because you don’t think you’re good enough, and this week, I’m inviting you to let that shit go. Doubt is a human […]

If you have ever felt frustration because you’re not making progress, this episode is for you. When we start running, or anything new, we want to see evidence that it’s working, and we’re making progress. And if we’re not getting better, we feel annoyed, defeated, we say, “I’m not getting anywhere with this,” and we […]

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, […]

Recently, we took a deep dive into how to get consistent with your exercise routine, especially if it’s something you’re new to. Today, we’re approaching this topic from a different lens where instead, we’re discussing how to stop quitting after you’ve started. Whatever your long-term goal might be, whether running or otherwise, you’re probably familiar […]

This week, I’m speaking to all of you ladies who don’t consider yourselves real runners. Our community is full of badass women who have been running for years and have crossed countless finish lines, and yet, they tell themselves stories about how they’re not legit runners. Whether it’s because you do run-walk intervals, aren’t “fast […]

If you’re wondering what you can start incorporating into your running to make yourself better, you’re in the right place. We’re talking equipment, training, believing in yourself, and leading the way for the next brave fat woman who wants to give running a try. In this episode, I have five unexpected things that new runners […]

Fair warning, if you hadn’t guessed from the title, I’m using the word fat A LOT in today’s show. I know that this word makes a lot of people cringe, so I’m hoping to destigmatize it at least a little bit today. So if the word fat makes you uncomfortable and you prefer to use […]

Welcome back to the Run Your Best Life interview series, where I talk to experts in the field on issues affecting Gen X women. Today, I’m talking with Coach Jen about getting back into strength training when you’re over 50. We’re chatting about some of the challenges and of course some solutions of maintaining a […]