Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast

Jill Angie

The Not Your Average Runner Podcast teaches plus-size, mid-life women practical ways to start running in the body they have right now. Certified Running & Life Coach Jill Angie combines her real-life experience and coaching wisdom to help women find joy in learning to run in a way that honors their unique size, shape, speed or age. You'll be surprised at how much you can enjoy running when you know how to do it! Download a free one-week jumpstart plan to get started today at www.notyouraveragerunner.com/start.

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20 episodes
Updated February 5
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February 5 · 24 min
420. How to Be a Functional Human When the World Is on Fire
If you're feeling angry, exhausted, and overloaded by the constant stream of bad news, this episode is for you. We'll talk about how to process what's happening without frying your nervous system, when to unplug, and how to take care of yourself while still caring deeply about the world. Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover
January 8 · 27 min
419.. I Ghosted You—Here's Why (and What's Next)
After taking a step back to rebalance her life, Jill returns to the podcast to share where she's been, what's changed, and what's coming next. In this episode, she talks honestly about midlife, movement, and why there's no shame in seasons of rest—plus a more realistic, compassionate way to use January fresh-start energy without burning out. Click HERE to subscribe to the Jill Writes Mysteries Substack (it's free!) Click HERE to check out the Enell Lite Bra (use code NYAR20 for 20% off) Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover
Nov 6, 2025 · 9 min
417. Breathing (Replay!)
Hey, hey, my runner friend. I'm doing a little self-care and taking the week off from podcasting. So please enjoy this episode from last year! 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! Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/360
Oct 30, 2025 · 13 min
416. I Don't Even Know Where to Start
Don't know where to start — or feel like you just don't have time to exercise? In this episode, Jill breaks down the bare minimum you actually need to start moving again. Learn how to build a consistent routine in just a few minutes a day and feel stronger for decades to come. Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover!
Oct 23, 2025 · 11 min
415. F*ck Running!
In this episode, Jill gets real about why forcing yourself to run—when you hate it, when you're injured, or when your body just isn't responding—doesn't build fitness or confidence. She talks honestly about the grief that comes with stepping back from running if it's part of your identity, and how to find new ways to move that still feel empowering. You'll also get a sneak peek at her 3-2-1 Workout: Simple Fitness for Real Life—a mix-and-match system built on 6-minute blocks of cardio, strength, and mobility.
Oct 16, 2025 · 13 min
414. Stop Telling Me To Love My Body
In this episode, Jill gets real about why "just love your body" can feel dismissive and unrealistic. Instead, she offers a more honest path forward—through respect, neutrality, and treating your body as a partner instead of an enemy. Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover
Oct 9, 2025 · 11 min
413. Confidence, But Make It Midlife
In this episode, Jill unpacks why confidence can feel like it disappears in midlife—and how to reset it on your own terms. You'll learn four simple strategies to reclaim your confidence, from redefining what it looks like now to practicing tiny acts of boldness. Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover
Oct 2, 2025 · 14 min
412. How to Make Exercise the Best Part of Your Day
Exercise doesn't have to feel like another box to check — it can actually be the highlight of your day. In this episode, I'll show you how to stop saving movement for when you're exhausted, create simple rituals that make it feel special, and pair it with things you already love so you look forward to it. Get ready to flip the script and make fitness the part of your day you crave instead of dread. Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover
Sep 25, 2025 · 12 min
411. The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide to Movement
Being part of the Sandwich Generation means juggling kids, aging parents, work, and a body that doesn't bounce back like it used to. In this episode, I share a survival guide for movement in midlife — how to use short, simple practices to release stress, restore energy, and build resilience when life feels overwhelming. If you've been waiting for things to "calm down" before you take care of yourself, this one's for you. Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover
Sep 18, 2025 · 15 min
410. How to Build a Capsule Fitness Routine
Too many options can make fitness feel overwhelming — which is why a capsule routine might be exactly what you need. In this episode, I'll show you how to declutter your workouts, choose a few core moves that cover all the bases, and create a simple system you can actually stick with. Think of it as the capsule wardrobe of movement: fewer choices, more freedom, and way less stress. Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover
Sep 11, 2025 · 9 min
409. The GenX Woman's Guide to Fitness
Fitness in midlife isn't about punishing workouts or chasing the scale—it's about creating a routine that supports your body, your life, and your future self. In this episode, I share the GenX Woman's Guide to Fitness: simple, no-BS principles that help you stay strong, consistent, and joyful without falling into toxic fitness culture. Tune in for a fresh perspective (and maybe a few 80s playlist ideas) to make movement actually work for you. Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover
Sep 4, 2025 · 9 min
408. Why September is the new January
September feels more like a fresh start than January ever does — and it's the perfect time to reset your movement routine without the pressure of big resolutions. In this episode, I'll share why September wins feel different, how to start small with realistic resets, and why giving yourself permission to begin again matters more than doing it perfectly. Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover
Aug 28, 2025 · 9 min
407. A 30-Day Reset for Women Who've Had Enough of Starting Over
If you're sick of starting over every damn Monday, the Midlife Movement Makeover is your reset. In this episode, I'm breaking down why the old fitness rules don't work — and how MMM will help you finally build a routine that sticks (without shame, guilt, or bullshit). Click HERE to grab the Midlife Movement Makeover
Aug 21, 2025 · 17 min
406. The Rules of Fitness Don't Work for Us. So Let's Break Them.
The old rules of fitness were never written for women in midlife — and they're keeping you stuck in shame and inconsistency. In this episode, I'm breaking down why those rules don't work, what to do instead, and how to start creating your own. Get ready to ditch the rulebook and move in ways that actually feel good. Check out Run Your Best Life If you have any questions you'd like answered on the show, email me at podcast@notyouraveragerunner.com Join the Not Your Average Runner Private Facebook Community
Aug 14, 2025 · 10 min
405. Is It Burnout… or Just Boredom?
If you keep falling off the movement wagon and blaming burnout, it might actually be something sneakier: boredom. In this episode, we explore how repetitive routines and rigid fitness rules can zap your motivation—and what to do instead to make movement feel fresh, fun, and sustainable again. Check out Run Your Best Life If you have any questions you'd like answered on the show, email me at podcast@notyouraveragerunner.com Join the Not Your Average Runner Private Facebook Community
Aug 7, 2025 · 8 min
404. When Even a Walk Feels Impossible
Feeling like even a short walk is too much right now? In this episode, we dig into why movement feels impossible in midlife—and how to reset your relationship with exercise so it actually supports you (instead of draining you). Check out Run Your Best Life If you have any questions you'd like answered on the show, email me at podcast@notyouraveragerunner.com Join the Not Your Average Runner Private Facebook Community
Jul 31, 2025 · 10 min
403. Your Running Style is Allowed to Change
Your pace, your preferences, your goals—none of them have to stay the same forever. In this episode, we're talking about why your running style is allowed to evolve, how to let go of outdated expectations, and what it means to run in a way that fits your life right now. Check out Run Your Best Life If you have any questions you'd like answered on the show, email me at podcast@notyouraveragerunner.com Join the Not Your Average Runner Private Facebook Community Not Your Average Runner Instagram
Jul 24, 2025 · 11 min
402. Running in Midlife Hits Different, Here's Why
Running in your 40s, 50s, and beyond? It hits different—and not just in your knees. In this episode, we're breaking down why midlife running feels unique, what it really means to start later in life, and how to make it work on your own terms. Check out Run Your Best Life If you have any questions you'd like answered on the show, email me at podcast@notyouraveragerunner.com Join the Not Your Average Runner Private Facebook Community Not Your Average Runner Instagram
Jul 17, 2025 · 13 min
401. How to Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Run
If you've ever struggled with spiraling thoughts while you run, this is the episode for you. We're going to break down how to get out of your head and back into your run so you can enjoy it! Check out Run Your Best Life If you have any questions you'd like answered on the show, email me at podcast@notyouraveragerunner.com Join the Not Your Average Runner Private Facebook Community Not Your Average Runner Instagram
Jul 10, 2025 · 16 min
400. Mid-Life Pivots
This week we're celebrating 400 episodes and talking about what it's like to make a mid-life pivot! Featured on the Show: 5K Class Info If you have any questions you'd like answered on the show, email me at podcast@notyouraveragerunner.com Join the Not Your Average Runner Private Facebook Community Not Your Average Runner Instagram

Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast

420. How to Be a Functional Human When the World Is on Fire

419.. I Ghosted You—Here's Why (and What's Next)

417. Breathing (Replay!)

416. I Don't Even Know Where to Start

415. F*ck Running!

414. Stop Telling Me To Love My Body

413. Confidence, But Make It Midlife

412. How to Make Exercise the Best Part of Your Day

411. The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide to Movement

410. How to Build a Capsule Fitness Routine

409. The GenX Woman's Guide to Fitness

408. Why September is the new January

407. A 30-Day Reset for Women Who've Had Enough of Starting Over

406. The Rules of Fitness Don't Work for Us. So Let's Break Them.

405. Is It Burnout… or Just Boredom?

404. When Even a Walk Feels Impossible

403. Your Running Style is Allowed to Change

402. Running in Midlife Hits Different, Here's Why

401. How to Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Run

400. Mid-Life Pivots