Jill Angie, Author at Not Your Average Runner

April 1, 2015 By Jill Angie

Conversations with my Inner Mean Girl

Last Sunday I finished my third half marathon, the Philly Love Run. It was a blast. A slightly easier course than the Philly Half Marathon, with plenty of sights to see and spectators cheering (my favorite race sign: “Pardon me, your #badassery is showing!”), it was a pleasant event from start to finish. This is the first half marathon […]

March 25, 2015 By Jill Angie

Rockstar Runner Kimberley Smith – Running to Conquer RA!

Today’s Rockstar Runner is one of the very first members of the Running With Curves Online Running Club! Kimberley Smith refused to be stopped in her tracks by a painful diagnosis in 2011, and has used running to make herself stronger both physically and mentally. I had the pleasure of running the Philly half marathon […]

March 18, 2015 By Jill Angie

One Simple Thing That Will Make You a Better Runner

There are lots of ways to stay motivated to run. You can enter a race that has a fabulous medal, find a running buddy, or even pay someone to chase you. But one of my favorites, by far, is fitness jewelry: I love this stuff! The ‘I CAN’ leather cuff at the top is from Endorphin […]

March 12, 2015 By Jill Angie

Rockstar Runner: Jenn McRobbie!

Today I’m excited to bring you Jenn McRobbie and her awesome story of running to reclaim her body after a breast cancer diagnosis. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Jenn in person and experiencing her humor and kindness first-hand (and as a result I have a total girl-crush on her). She is the real deal, and if […]

March 3, 2015 By Jill Angie

Running Shirtless in my Raspberry Zest Enell

A few days ago, Enell debuted their best color yet (IMHO) – the limited edition Raspberry Zest. A two-tone combo of raspberry and tangerine, this is one fierce sports bra: As soon as I unwrapped this beauty, all I could think was ‘Damn, it’s too bad nobody will see this gorgeous bra while I’m wearing it!’ Because, […]

February 26, 2015 By Jill Angie

Rockstar Runner: LaTasha Lloyd

In this edition of Rockstar Runner, we meet the lovely LaTasha Lloyd, an incredibly brave woman who turned to running as a way to cope with health issues, and found herself running a half marathon (and addicted to running in the process, of course!) Tell us a little about yourself. I am 42 & have been married […]

February 19, 2015 By Jill Angie

Facing Down Fear…or…Why my butt really hurts today (#TBT post)

This post originally appeared on my Shrinking Jill blog in 2009. In the spirit of Throwback Thursday, I thought it would be fun to share it here! When I took my first spinning class, I weighed close to 300 pounds. The following year, I completed my first triathlon, and never looked back. Fast forward another 5 […]

February 12, 2015 By Jill Angie

Rockstar Runner: Dori Bean, Girl on Fire!

I am super-excited this month to bring you Dori Bean, aka Girl on Fire – Running With a Purpose. She turned a tragic event into fuel to strengthen herself and lift others up in the process. She is a total sweetheart (which is why she’s our February RR!) and I know you’re going to fall in love […]

February 8, 2015 By Jill Angie

Plus Size Running Gear Review: Manifesta Hoodie

It’s happened. Manifesta has come out with a hoodie! In case you don’t know about this amazing woman-owned company, Manifesta makes gorgeous, brightly colored, high-quality workout gear…specifically for a curvy shape, in sizes up to 26. Right here in Philly. Last October I reviewed a pair of capri tights and a tank top – you can check […]

February 5, 2015 By Jill Angie

Getting Half Naked In Costa Rica

If you follow me on Facebook, it’s no secret that I just got back from an amazing trip to Costa Rica. A combination of yoga retreat (sponsored by Twisters Yoga), jungle adventures, and relaxing by the pool, it was kinda perfect. We stayed at the Blue Osa resort on the Osa Peninsula. Right on the […]