Jill Angie, Author at Not Your Average Runner

October 15, 2015 By Jill Angie

Running Down Your Fears

Running can be a scary proposition, especially for an overweight, middle-aged woman. Becoming a personal trainer and running coach? Even scarier. But that’s what I did at age 45 – I quit my cushy corporate job and despite not looking even remotely like a fitness model, I opened a successful personal training studio, wrote a […]

September 29, 2015 By Jill Angie

3 Mistakes You’re Making With Run/Walk Intervals…and How to Fix Them

Run/walk intervals are all the rage right now, and with good reason. Taking this approach is easier on your body (especially for overweight runners) and allows you to go farther with less chance of injury. It doesn’t require a lot of special equipment and is easy to modify as you build endurance. But there are […]

September 23, 2015 By Jill Angie

ROCKSTAR RUNNER: Sue Henderson

Today’s Rockstar Runner is so amazing – she has survived and thrived and continually gives back to others by inspiring them to be their best selves. Meet Sue Henderson! Please tell us a little about yourself. I’m a 48 year old Mom of four kids who are 23, 24, 25, and 28 (2 girls, 2 […]

September 16, 2015 By Jill Angie

3 Things to Keep in Check When You’re a Runner With Multiple Sclerosis

I’m excited to bring you a guest post from Andrea Hanson – an accomplished runner who uses running to help manage her MS! Running when you have MS can be hugely rewarding. I’ve had MS for 15 years and I’ve run the whole time. In fact, I consider it to be one of my best […]

September 8, 2015 By Jill Angie

Are you avoiding your running coach?

Earlier this week, my friend Janelle told me she was avoiding her running coach because she was ashamed about gaining weight. She was worried that her coach would be mad at her, or be disappointed that she wasn’t keeping up with her workout because they felt too hard due to her weight gain. Here’s the thing. If […]

September 2, 2015 By Jill Angie

ROCKSTAR RUNNER: Janice Kurtenbach

Today’s Rockstar Runner is an ex-cross country star that took an extended time off and recently rediscovered her joy of running. Meet Janice! Please tell us a little about yourself. My name is Janice, and I am so very thankful to be a part of such a supportive group of ladies. I recently celebrated the […]

August 25, 2015 By Jill Angie

Can I Run If I’m Overweight?

I’m overweight, curvy, obese, fat, chunky, heavy, thick, or fluffy. Is it OK to start running? If you’re new here, you might not know the answer to this question. But those of you that have been reading for awhile know the answer is a resounding YES! If you can walk, you can run.* The question you’re […]

August 19, 2015 By Jill Angie

ROCKSTAR RUNNER: Dawn Kohn

Today’s Rockstar Runner has a very special story, because running not only changed her life, it saved her life. I was moved to tears when I read it, and grateful that she was generous enough to share it with all of us. Please pass this story on, because you never know who might be going through […]

August 17, 2015 By Jill Angie

Running Injuries: Staying Sane While You Heal

For most of us, running is therapy. It keeps us sane, allows us to deal with stress, and just generally makes us feel good. When an injury temporarily takes that away, it’s hard to accept. Whether you like it or not, if you don’t take time off to heal properly, you might not be able to […]

August 11, 2015 By Jill Angie

Don’t Compare Your Insides to Someone Else’s Outsides

Believe it or not, that quote came from Rob Lowe. I was in college when About Last Night came out, and I have trouble seeing him as anything other than a hot 20-something dating a very young Demi Moore (who coincidentally shares my birthday, which basically makes us twins). See? Anyway, Rob is all grown […]