What Makes You a "Real" Runner: Interview Jill Angie
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
RunnersConnect: Coaching Community, Running Experts, Inspiring Runners, No Fluff Blog
4.5 • 936 Ratings
🗓️ 25 April 2018
⏱️ 56 minutes
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Summary
Have you ever felt that you weren't (or aren't) a 'Real Runner'? Maybe it was because of a perceived lack of speed, perceived body image or something else. Well, you're not alone and we have just the guest to help re-frame any negative self-talk that is holding you back from your best running self.
This week we are joined by Jill Angie - author, podcast host, Certified Running Coach, personal trainer and believer in those who have trouble believing in themselves.
Jill founded Not Your Average Runner which has blossomed into several books, a podcast, a Facebook Community and coaching program.
Jill believes that running should be running fun and accessible for runners of all shapes, size and speed. In this episode, she walks us through her own personal journey of running and how she now helps all types of runners gain a clearer perspective on what it means to run. And, while Jill's primary focus is plus-size women, this conversation is one that every runner can benefit from.
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| 0:00.0 | On today's Run to the Top Podcast. |
| 0:05.0 | Coming in last isn't a reflection of your worth as a runner or, or it's not a reflection of how much hard work you put into your race. |
| 0:16.0 | It's just literally the data that that is how long it took you to run that distance on that day and |
| 0:21.6 | it just so happens that other people took less time. |
| 0:25.0 | Welcome to the Run to the Top podcast from Runners Connect, where it's all about learning |
| 0:30.8 | from the best and most inspiring minds in the sport. |
| 0:35.0 | Together, we can train a smarter, healthier, and faster running community. |
| 0:41.0 | Now here's your host, Stephanie Kay Atwood. |
| 0:45.0 | Welcome to Run to the Top. |
| 0:47.0 | This is Stephanie K Atwood, coach, Boston Marathon Qualifier, |
| 0:51.0 | and your host of this fun and informative weekly podcast all about running. |
| 0:58.0 | Today I am interviewing Jill Angie, a plus-sized runner whose goal is to make running accessible and fun for all body sizes and |
| 1:06.3 | shapes. Jill has recently started a podcast called Not Your Average Runner that encourages everyone to get out there and give running a go regardless of shape, size, or speed. |
| 1:17.6 | If you have ever felt that your body is not a typical or stereotypical runner's body, |
| 1:23.4 | listen in as Jill encourages you with stories |
| 1:25.8 | from her own experiences and from tools |
| 1:28.4 | that she offers as a not average runner herself. |
| 1:31.6 | We'll be back shortly with Jill Angie, but first a message from our sponsors. |
| 1:37.8 | Let's talk about Spartan with over 60 races all around the country, |
| 1:42.7 | finding one to commit to shouldn't be too hard |
| 1:46.0 | as long as you leave your excuses behind. |
| 1:48.8 | Spartan is an obstacle course racing company |
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