Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast

121. Philly Marathon Recap

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm diving into everything, from before the race started right to the end, and I hope you get some great takeaways from my story. I had a lot to refle...

120. Worrying Vs. Planning

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm discussing the key differences between worrying and planning, and how indulging in worry will never get you to your goals. If you...

119. Why You're Not Making Progress with Your Running

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week as I show you how you can get different results with your running. They don't just happen by accident or by a miracle, but it can be...

118. Why It's Worth Doing Uncomfortable Things

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in this week to discover how you can start making mental plans for your long runs, and why challenging your limits is so necessary to grow in you...

117. Stop Saying You Can Do Hard Things

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I want to challenge all of you to look at your own life and identify where you might be saying that doing something is hard and really ques...

116. Three Phrases that Destroy Your Motivation

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week to gain more clarity on the concept of motivation and the thought work you need to do to tap into it. The phrases I'm using as examp...

115. Jen Lamplough Podcast Takeover - Get to Know Jill

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a super fun Q&A, with the roles switched around this time! I loved sharing more of my story with all of you, and I hope you get ...

114. Long-Distance Running Without Losing Your Shit

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm sharing how I got through my run without suffering or letting my inner mean girl loose, and I'm giving you some powerful questions to ask y...

113. The Power of Questioning your Beliefs

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join me on the podcast this week as I dive into the models I've found myself in and the results I've been producing. I'm embarrassed to say that this ...

112. Ragnar Recap with Jen Lamplough

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a really fun recap of our experience at Ragnar, and hopefully you'll want to join in on the fun next time too. Jen and I both ha...

111. Fear of Finishing Last

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Too many people either don't want to sign up to races or even try running because they might come in last place one day, and today, my goal is to chan...

110. The One Strength Exercise You Aren't Doing But Should Be

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people think of the physical training it takes to run a race, however long the distance. Without running the miles, it's unlikely you'll succ...

109. Total Wellness with Victoria Albina

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I've got Victoria Albina from the wildly popular Feminist Wellness Podcast on, and she's going to be sharing some of her wisdom on a whole range of to...

108. How to Have a Stress-Free 5K Training Period and Race Day

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in today as I discuss why September is my favorite time of year, and why I think it's a perfect window for you to start training for 5K. I'm go...

107. Your Questions Answered: All Things 5K Training with Jen Lamplough

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We received some amazing questions about 5K training, including some really common ones that I think will help a lot of you. From intervals to nutriti...

106. Coping with Race Day Anxiety

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join me on the podcast this week as I share some insight into the different kinds of race day anxiety that you might be experiencing. Indulging in thi...

105. Feeling Self-Conscious about Doing Run/Walk Intervals

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm identifying some beliefs you might be holding on to about what implementing a run-walk strategy means, and some replacement beliefs that will serv...

104. Overcoming Mind Drama at a Race with Jen Lamplough

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A refresher on why working on your mindset is crucial to any run or race you do. Comparison and judgment are so unhelpful in any situation, not just w...

103. How to Stop Procrastinating Your Runs

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's topic is something I'm sure all of you will be familiar with: procrastination. There is a lot of mind drama related to it and it's someth...

102. Minimum Baseline and the Drama Threshold

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm introducing you to the minimum baseline technique to help you create a new pathway for your habits. This approach may seem too easy at first...

101. The Value of Being Imperfect with Jaclyn Ricchio Stover

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in on our conversation today as we take a deep dive into kinder self-talk and what makes you a "real" runner. Jaclyn's concept of imperfect mov...

100. Listener Favorites and Massive 100th Episode Giveaway

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This collection of favorites is perfect if you're a new listener, to find out which ones are most loved, and if you're a long-time listener, to be abl...

99. The Real Reason You're Struggling

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you are struggling to keep to your workout routine or tasks on your calendar, whether it's running related or not, this episode is for you. Today, ...

98. Your Questions Answered: Building Up Your Mental Endurance with Jen Lamplough

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Endurance - both physical and mental - is crucial in working through long distance runs and trying to keep your inner mean girl quiet. Jen and I are s...

97. The Power of Visibility & Half Marathon Victories

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm sharing with you the power of visibility and how being bold in your community can make a tremendous difference in letting others know that ...

96. When Your Partner Thinks You Should Try Harder with Andy Aupperle

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Andy and I hash out a difference of opinion or rather what I interpreted his words to mean about the situation, and we're also talking about the upcom...

95. What to Do When You Have a Shitty Run

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Terrible runs can be a thing of the past if you want, and I'm talking you through it today. Tune in if you want to have awesome runs every time, no m...

94. Your Questions Answered: All Things Fueling! With Jen Lamplough

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jen, of course, is our nutrition expert who will be doing a lot of teaching over there, and she's sharing her expertise on the podcast today. Everythi...

93. How to Plan Your Run for Better Performance

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm introducing you to the 24-hour plan, which is going to help keep you on track and stay out of overwhelm as you're working through your trai...

92. Overwhelm Sucks

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you've listened to the podcast for any amount of time, you'll know that I believe circumstances are just the facts of our lives, but you might not ...

91. Rocking the Road Warrior Mom Life with Joanne Meloro

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're somebody who has a family but you're also on the road a lot, you are going to love this episode as Joanne shares some amazing nuggets and th...

90. Your Questions Answered: Running Fuel, Stretching, and Strength Training with Jen Lamplough

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We dive into questions on running fuel that isn't going to be hard on your stomach - because having to run to the toilet is a bummer during a race - h...

89. Determined AF

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's a running goal like finishing a marathon and getting that medal or running your own business one day, we believe getting to that endpoint...

88. How Fast Do You Run?

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's no surprise that, in my opinion, solely relying on running pace to determine how far you've come as a runner is not the way to judge yourself. No...

87. Confidence and Badassery Part 1 - How to Take a Compliment

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is the start of a whole series on confidence and your badass self, and today we're kicking off with compliments and how you can own them instead ...

86. Practicing Self-Healing Through a Cancer Diagnosis with Ceca Mijatovic

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ceca Mijatovic is a badass life coach who focuses on helping women who have been recently diagnosed with cancer by teaching them how to navigate their...

85. Your Questions Answered: Intervals and Motivation with Jen Lamplough

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're covering two topics that are at the foundation of the work we do in Run Your Best Life - intervals and motivation. It's going to be s...

84. From Doubters to Athletes - Six Amazing Members of Run Your Best Life

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I gathered six amazing badass members of Run Your Best Life and I interviewed them all about what it's like to be coached in the group and their perso...

83. How to Get Off the Struggle Bus

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join me today as I take you through my story of pure mental drama and how I got myself out of it. We've always got a choice in how we deal with discom...

82. How to Stay Overwhelm-Free to Keep Moving Forward

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I want to address overwhelm today and how you can keep yourself out of this feeling. Whether it's a running goal or something completely different lik...

81. Why It's Good to Suck at Running

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're brand new to running or even just contemplating it, let me tell you, it's 100% going to suck. This week, I want to dive into why the bit tha...

80. Finding Your Why (How to Stay Motivated)

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week to get clear on how you can create the habits you want, or uninstall the ones that aren't serving you. Compelling reasons are a key ...

79. How to Make the Treadmill Your Bitch

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in for an in-depth guide on everything you've ever wanted to know about treadmills! I'm addressing all your most common questions about treadmill...

78. From Fat to Finish Line with Jen Roe and Angela Lee

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in for a super fun chat I got to have with Jen and Angela as I pick their brains about the film and how far they've come since then. Inspiration ...

77. How to Not Half-Ass Your Race Training

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The three steps I'm guiding you through today are designed to make sure you have no room for those bullshit excuses that come up when you don't feel l...

76. Forming Habits for a Happier Life with Gretchen Rubin

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week for a mind-blowing conversation with Gretchen Rubin. She is quite the expert on habits and shares so much knowledge around consisten...

75. How to Get Started Again After a Break

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to catch me discuss how you can start running again after taking a break! There are physical and mental obstacles when it comes to this questi...

74. Learn to Love Your Body

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week as I explore how we can all learn to love our bodies, no matter what size, to free yourself from constantly worrying about it and go...

73. Taking Back Your Power with Sex Queen Brenda Florida

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I am bringing you a super fun episode today with certified life coach and self-professed sex queen, Brenda Florida! There are so many parallels betwe...

72. The Truth About Fat-Shaming

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I wasn't entirely sure how to approach this topic because it's a pretty heavy subject, and my opinion might not be a super popular one, but if I can j...

71. Are Your Goals Big Enough?

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If thinking about your goals doesn't make you want to barf, they're too small. I mean, I get it, why would you want to make yourself do something so o...

70. Why You Should Ditch People-Pleasing

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join me on this episode for a deep dive into people-pleasing and its consequences. It's a hard habit to quit and it's not going to feel great when peo...

69. How to Create Your Ideal Morning Routine with Jen Lamplough

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week to learn how you can create a morning routine that works for you. Jen wasn't a morning person until not very long ago, and if you're...

68. Ultrarunning and Beating Type Two Diabetes with Betsy Hartley

01 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Betsy was diagnosed as morbidly obese and with type two diabetes at the age of 30. By the early 2000s, she weighed close to 400 pounds. In 2011, she m...

67. How to Stop Self-Sabotage

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rebels, I'm devoting this episode to talk about my latest obsession, which is the book, The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. If you've noticed that when thi...

66. Talking Perimenopause with Dr. Tracy Page

24 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today, I'm bringing you one of my favorite interviews to date with Dr. Tracy Page. Join us for an amazing conversation around perimenopau...

65. Winter Running

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week as I cover everything to do with winter running. I'm giving you the lowdown on everything from gear, knowing when it's best to go ou...

64. Self Defense for Runners with Carrie Mugridge and Jimmy Golden

17 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast this week, I've got two guests who are on a very important mission to educate women on self-defense, Carrie Mugridge and Jimmy Golden....

63. How to Stop Worrying

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week for a chat all about worry and how much of a waste of time it is! Worrying is something we've all taught ourselves to do, and it's c...

62. Chasing the Marathon High with Melissa Casey

10 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on the show this week is the fabulous Melissa Casey! Melissa shares her experiences traveling solo for destination races and how she prepares...

61. Race Day Strategies - Mental Preparation

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think that running the training miles will make the race easy, but honestly, at least 80% of the work is mental, so it's crucial to get yo...

60. Race Day Strategies

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Fall and winter is peak race season, especially for half marathons, so I want to cover how you can have a great race day! What I'll be covering on th...

59. The Facts About Running

27 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm revisiting the coaching model I teach to show you how what you think might be facts about a situation can actually just be your opinion. J...

58. Authenticity Talks, BS Walks

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What I'm diving into this week is all about why being your authentic self is the best way to be! I'm exploring why creating palatable versions of your...

57. Pumpkins & Mud - Racing with Andy Aupperle

20 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rebels, I've got the one and only Andy Aupperle back on the show this week! Andy just ran his first formally timed 5K and so I wanted to pick his brai...

56. How Running Can Change the World

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Measuring our progress in life and business is really important to keep moving up to the next level. I'm sharing how I like to measure the growth my b...

55. How to Love Your Race Photos with Kara Loewentheil

13 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast today, I'm interviewing none other than Kara Loewentheil! Kara is a Master Certified Coach and the host of the Unf*ck Your Brain podcas...

54. How to Get Out of Your Own Way

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wonder why some things are just so fucking hard to do? I don't mean physical challenges like running a marathon or lifting super heavy wei...

53. The Power of Coaching with Nancy Feeley

06 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rebels, I'm speaking with one of my long-time clients, Nancy Feeley! Nancy has been working diligently with me for a few years, and her transformation...

52. Every Piece of Running Gear You'll Ever Need

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear me discuss everything you'll ever need for your runs. I'm going through the very basic pieces of gear you need to start running and al...

51. Bound and Determined - A Story of Transformation with Shawnna Dancer

29 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm talking to Shawnna Dancer, a woman who has altered her life by working on her thoughts and becoming a true rebel runner! Shawnna is one of m...

50. 50 Things I've Learned from Running

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rebels, I can't believe we've reached 50 episodes! How amazing is that? To celebrate this milestone, I've put together 50 things that I have personall...

49. Partners in Running with Andy Aupperle

22 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I've got the one and only Andy Aupperle (aka my fabulous and hilarious boyfriend!) by my side on the podcast this week. Andy has been on a major healt...

48. Rebel Runner Formula - Community

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are covering the third and final component of the Rebel Runner Formula - community. Although running is an individual sport and often an act...

47. One Mission, Two Journeys with Nicole DeBoom

15 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rebels, I had a total fangirl moment this week because I got to interview Nicole DeBoom for the podcast! Nicole is the host of the Run This World Podc...

46. How to Believe in Yourself

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sure all of you are familiar with the concept of our inner mean girl. Well, the story I'm sharing today is a perfect example of how much unnecessa...

45. Riding Into Body Positivity with Joan Denizot

08 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I'm speaking with Joan Denizot - the founder and president of Zize Bikes, which builds bicycles for heavier ladies and gents. Not only is J...

44. Is Running For 20 Seconds Enough?

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rebels, I'm addressing a question I get asked a lot by people who are thinking about starting to run, and that question is, "Is 20 seconds at a time r...

43. Running Through Adversity with Kristie Bittleston

01 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is the one and only Kristie Bittleston, who is a member of Run Your Best Life! Kristie is an amazing human with too many talents to...

42. Run Fatty Run: How to Deal with Hecklers

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

So, getting heckled by those lovely people (sense the sarcasm dripping?) that yell at you while you're on your run, or even comments from people you k...

BONUS: Rebel Runner Unleashed: FAQ

25 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you're interested in the Rebel Runner Unleashed program and you want to find out more, visit TalkToJill.com to fill out an application and set up a...

41. The First Mile Always Feels Like Ass

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rebels, on the podcast today I'm talking about the first mile of your run and how it feels like ass almost every single time. I don't think I've met a...

40. The Secret to Manifesting Your Dreams with Cassie Parks

18 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I've got my friend and master manifestor, Cassie Parks. Cassie's superpower is helping her clients welcome anything they want in their live...

39. The Hard Truth About Self Love

16 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rebels, I hope you're ready for another episode full of tough love because I'm bringing it to you in full force today. I'm addressing the ugly side of...

38. Junk Food & Garbage Thoughts with Corinne Crabtree

11 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is the one and only Corinne Crabtree! If you're not already familiar with her, she is the mastermind behind the hugely popular PNP...

37. How to Stay Motivated

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While it's easy to think some people just innately have it within them as a quality of their personality, I'm highlighting how anyone can muster up th...

36. Getting Over Your Fears About Running with Suzy Rosenstein

04 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is a fellow life coach and friend, Suzy Rosenstein.  Suzy has been a consumer of all things running: she's got the gear, bought t...

35. From Setback to Bounce-Back

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The negative self-talk we all indulge in when we don't manage to cross the finish line of a race or have a bad run is really detrimental to our motiva...

34. Self-Care for Consistency with Julie Fountain

28 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week, I've got another total badass rebel runner, Julie Fountain. Julie is a member of Run Your Best Life, and in two and a half year...

33. How to Coach Yourself

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm teaching you how to coach yourself. I often talk about fighting the inner mean girl inside of all of us, but most of the time, we don't eve...

32. In the Pursuit of Running Shoes with Amanda Mueller

21 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, my special guest is one of my favorite rockstar rebel runners, Amanda Mueller. She is a prime example of how consistency, confidence, and a...

31. How to Pick the Best Half Marathon for You

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another valuable episode on half marathons! June and July are the prime months to start training for fall races, and I want every single on...

30. The Lowdown on Disney Races with Christine Surh

14 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How many of you have been wanting to run a Disney race? My guest today is Christine Surh and she's an expert on all things Disney races. On this ep...

29. Rebel Runner Formula - Confidence

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part two of the Rebel Runner Formula! Today, I'm discussing everything to do with confidence. A true rebel runner owns her badassery and co...

28. Self-Care 101 with Body Nerd Alex Ellis

07 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I'm kicking the podcast off with Alex Ellis, the creator of AE Wellness and just an all-around cutie. Alex explores the most common injuri...

27. Half Marathon - Is It for You?

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been hemming and hawing about signing up for a half marathon? Is it maybe on your bucket list? Or maybe you have zero desire to race and just...

26. Rebel Runner Formula - Consistency

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I'm diving into part one of the Rebel Runner Formula today. The first area we're going to talk about on the podcast this week is consistency. Wit...

25. Get Your Brain in Shape with Brooke Castillo

21 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, rebels! I had the opportunity to interview the one and only Brooke Castillo, founder and master coach of The Life Coach School. Brooke is my coac...

24. The Teenage Body Image Issue Conundrum with Geri Gibbons

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on the podcast this week is Geri Gibbons - a kickass life coach and an expert on body image, especially with teenage and preteen girls. We d...

23. What Is a Rebel Runner?

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you might have noticed me drop the term rebel runner a lot. You might be thinking, "What is a ...