Jill Angie, Author at Not Your Average Runner

May 27, 2015 By Jill Angie

The Biggest Mistake New Runners Make

New runners are an enthusiastic bunch. It’s always exciting to start a new activity – especially one that promises to bring you health, happiness and lots of race bling. And whether you’re in it for fitness, therapy, weight loss, or just to keep up with your girlfriends, most newbies have one thing in common: Doing too […]

May 21, 2015 By Jill Angie

ROCKSTAR RUNNER: Machon Ross

This issue of Rockstar Runner brings us a woman who inspires everyone she meets with her uplifting and positive attitude! Meet Machon Ross, who transformed her own life through running and brought her friends along with her: Please tell us a little about yourself. I am 37 year old married mother of two. I live […]

May 13, 2015 By Jill Angie

But you don’t look like a runner…

Have you ever gotten that up-and-down look when you tell someone you’re a runner? That look that says ‘Really? You don’t look like one…” Or maybe they’re brave (rude? insensitive?) enough to actually say it out loud. It’s happened a few times to me. Actually, more than a few. Most recently, yesterday at the doctor’s office. I […]

May 7, 2015 By Jill Angie

Rockstar Runner: Rachael Bird

Today’s Rockstar Runner has an amazing story – she ran her way back to health and replaced a food addiction with a Disney Race addiction! Meet Rachel Bird, aka DisneyBird: Please tell us a little about yourself. I come from a line of food addicts. My great grandfather died at 44 at 400 lbs, my […]

April 30, 2015 By Jill Angie

May Fitness Challenge: Lunges

Are you ready for another fitness challenge? As part of FitChallenge 2015, Running With Curves is hosting the May challenge – and it’s going to be a fun one, because there is a PRIZE! But you have to register with Final Surge to be eligible, so head over to the FitChallenge page to sign up. […]

April 28, 2015 By Jill Angie

Three Ninja Moves to Silence Your Inner Mean Girl

Ah, the Inner Mean Girl. We all have one. She’s that little voice in your head that whispers “You’re way too fat to run.” Or shouts “Who do you think you are? You’re too slow to be a real runner!” Sometimes she sounds like your mom, your little sister, or those girls you overhear at the gym talking […]

April 20, 2015 By Jill Angie

ROCKSTAR RUNNER Angela Westhoff: From Couch to 5K to Marathon

It’s so fitting that I’m writing about today’s Rockstar Runner on April 20th, 2015 – the second running of the Boston Marathon since the tragic bombing in 2013 – because Angela Westhoff ran her first 5K just one week later, in honor of the victims. Her spirit, dedication and sense of fun is completely infectious too […]

April 19, 2015 By Jill Angie

Plus Size Running Gear Review: Happy Puppies Shorts!

A couple weeks ago I saw an ad on Facebook for a company called Happy Puppies Athletic Wear. I love puppies. And I love happiness. And I love athletic wear. So of course I clicked. Imagine my delight when I realized that not only was this a cool workout clothing site – but that they […]

April 15, 2015 By Jill Angie

Philly Hot Chocolate 15K Race Report – Making It Easy

This year marked a first for me – running two longer distance events in the space of a week: the Philly Love Run half marathon on March 29th followed by the Philly Hot Chocolate 15K on April 4th. I spent several weeks leading up to these events feeling a lot of anxiety about being undertrained and […]

April 9, 2015 By Jill Angie

Rockstar Runner Nora Haefele is a Half Fanatic!

Today’s Rockstar Runner is a woman who finishes every single race with a smile! Meet Nora Haefele, an avid runner and adventurer who is addicted to half marathons. I had the pleasure of meeting Nora in person at the Philly half marathon last year, and she is such a kind, generous and fun spirit that we […]