If you have ever felt frustration because you’re not making progress, this episode is for you. When we start running, or anything new, we want to see evidence that it’s working, and we’re making progress. And if we’re not getting better, we feel annoyed, defeated, we say, “I’m not getting anywhere with this,” and we want to quit. However, have you ever stopped to consider what it really means to make progress? And why are we so convinced that we should always be getting better? Personally, I think the attachment to making progress is not super helpful. And while it’s fun to set goals, attachi ..read more

I’ve been receiving a lot of requests for me to address all things race day prep, so that’s exactly what we’re doing today. Many of you are training for your first-ever race or making a comeback post-strict pandemic restrictions, and chances are you’re nervous, stressed, and worried about everything that could go wrong. So today, I’m covering everything from the week leading up to your race, the night before, and even the morning of the big day itself. As always, in addition to best practices when it comes to your physical training, we’re also diving into getting your mind in the right place ..read more

This week, I’m speaking to all of you ladies who don’t consider yourselves real runners. Our community is full of badass women who have been running for years and have crossed countless finish lines, and yet, they tell themselves stories about how they’re not legit runners. Whether it’s because you do run-walk intervals, aren’t “fast enough,” or always finish last in a race, the good news is these aren’t qualifications of a real runner. This means you can identify as a runner right now if you choose to, and I’m showing you the endless possibilities available to you when you believe your ident ..read more

Hey Runners, I have a little surprise for you this week. I’m bringing back an episode that was really popular in the past because A. I think it’s a good one, and B. I have a hunch there’s someone out there who needs to hear it again. So I hope you enjoy it and I’ll be back with a new episode really soon. If you’re wondering what you can start incorporating into your running to make yourself better, you’re in the right place. We’re talking equipment, training, believing in yourself, and leading the way for the next brave fat woman who wants to give running a try. In this episode, I have five u ..read more

Hey Runners, I have a little surprise for you this week. I’m bringing back an episode that was really popular in the past because A. I think it’s a good one, and B. I have a hunch there’s someone out there who needs to hear it again. So I hope you enjoy it and I’ll be back with a new episode really soon. Fair warning, if you hadn’t guessed from the title, I’m using the word fat A LOT in today’s show. I know that this word makes a lot of people cringe, so I’m hoping to destigmatize it at least a little bit today. So if the word fat makes you uncomfortable and you prefer to use terms like overwe ..read more

Welcome back to the Run Your Best Life interview series, where I talk to experts in the field on issues affecting Gen X women. Today, I’m talking with Coach Jen about getting back into strength training when you’re over 50. We’re chatting about some of the challenges and of course some solutions of maintaining a regular strength training routine. If you have been wanting to start strength training or are struggling to get back into it, this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn From This Episode: The benefits of strength training The challenges of maintaining a strength training program and ..read more

Welcome back to the Run Your Best Life interview series, where I talk to experts in the field on issues affecting Gen X women. Today, I am taking a little breather before I dive back into the podcast.  I wanted to check-in and see if you are enjoying the interview series that just finished up. I had such a blast talking to so many awesome women who are helping us Gen Xers with our lives. I learned so much and I hope you did too. Tune in today to find out what’s next for this podcast. And for my new runners, I have a story that may help you stay in the running game! What You’ll Learn From ..read more

Welcome back to the Run Your Best Life interview series, where I talk to experts in the field on issues affecting Gen X women. Today I am talking with the incredible Emma Magenta about being an ADHD woman. Emma is a feminist ADHD coach who helps ADHD women thrive. Tune into this episode where Emma and I talk about how ADHD is just one way that a brain can work rather than a personal failing. What You’ll Learn From This Episode: The definition of ADHD. Ways that ADHD can be disabling How doing something consistently may be challenging for people with ADHD Understanding the cyclical nature of ..read more

Welcome back to the Run Your Best Life interview series, where I talk to experts in the field on issues affecting Gen X women. Today I am talking to the amazing Sade Curry about dating after divorce. Sade is a dating coach for divorced women. She is the host of the Dating After Divorce podcast. She is, also, certified in trauma coaching, feminist coaching, and life and relationship coaching. Tune into this episode where Sade and I talk about real strategies for going through divorce with emotional balance, healing, and rebuilding so that women can find love again. What You’ll Learn From This ..read more

Welcome back to the Run Your Best Life interview series, where I talk to experts in the field on issues affecting Gen X women. Today I am talking the completely fabulous Judith Gaton about dressing your age when you don’t feel your age. Judith is the creator of the wildly popular Modern Charm School. She is the author of How to Act Like a Fucking Lady, and she is the host of the Style Masterclass podcast. She believes that confident women leave legacies, and she has dedicated herself to helping and coaching women to do exactly that. Tune in today and learn how to discover your current style ..read more