Christine Chessman is an online strength and movement coach who helps women over 40 move more freely, feel strong, and take up space, and she’s also the host of the Find Your Strong podcast.   Christine offers her experience of disordered eating and exercise behaviors, and what helped her approach her body with more love and kindness. She’s sharing her take on what women taking up space means, why it’s vital for us to do so, and her top tips for making strength training and running more accessible to you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/299

299. Healing Disordered Eating and Exercising with Christine Chessman

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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When I teach beginners how to start running, I have them running for 15 to 30 seconds, followed by a minute of walking, repeated 10 times. And the first question I get almost every single time is, “Is that enough?” Well this week, I'm sharing my answer to this question, and inviting you to question what “enough” means to you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/340

340. Is 20 Seconds of Running Enough?

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. One thought I hear all the time in my community is: “I’m not a real runner.” You look at other runners and doubt your validity because you don’t think you’re good enough, and this week, I’m inviting you to let that shit go. I’m showing you a new way to respond to doubt that isn’t serving you, and a question I like to ask myself whenever I’m feeling uncertain.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/339

339. Are You a Real Runner? How To Stop Doubting Yourself

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. Discover what to do if you currently believe you’re not making progress. I’m sharing how to reframe the whole idea of working towards a defined goal, so you can start to see the progress that you are making on your running journey.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/338

338. What to Do if You're Not Making Progress

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. 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 so you can give yourself the best experience possible. Tune in this week as I offer 6 ways to have your best race ever! You’ll discover everything you need to know about race day etiquette, getting your pre-race prep on point, and some vital things to remember to keep your inner mean girl at bay. For full show notes, visit:  https://notyouraveragerunner.com/337

337. 6 Ways to Have Your Best Race Ever

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. Listen in this week as I list the red flags that signify you’re on a path to quitting, even if it doesn’t feel like it in the moment. I’m showing you the key differences between big quits and little quits, why you need compelling reasons for your goal, and how to be prepared for the moments your brain tells you that quitting is the best option. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/336

299. Healing Disordered Eating and Exercising with Christine Chessman

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