RUN FASTER AND LONGER
WITHOUT PAIN, INJURY, OR ENDLESS HOURS OF HARD TRAINING
Run Easier, Feel Better, Become a Stronger Runner...
...and Actually ENJOY the Process!
There are 4 Essential Steps Every Runner Needs To Get Stronger And Avoid Injury. Read On To See How You Too Can Take the Hassle & Stress Out of Running & Train with Purpose and Clarity!!
With Results Like These:
"Longest run in a few months and it felt great!"
"I am already a minute faster at my average pace than I was when I started a month ago!"
"Just crushed my second-ever half distance and I wasn't even racing!"
No Wonder Our Clients Are RAVING About Our Customized Approach to Training!
Let’s face it: sometimes running is frustrating. Especially if you aren’t seeing the progress and results that you want.
And if you’re like most runners we work with, you got into this sport because you want to improve your health, reduce stress, or get in better shape
...not to feel stressed out, frustrated, unmotivated, or injured, with just one more thing you HAVE to do!
But so many times this is what we see. People start running and want to improve, but they're not sure how.
They often think that they need to push harder and do more, which just adds MORE stress to their plate.
Well, the reality is this:
RUNNING DOES NOT NEED TO ADD MORE STRESS TO YOUR LIFE!
Think about it! You probably got into running to improve your health and DECREASE stress, but if you're not seeing progress and trying to fit training into an already busy life, it can become something that ADDS to your stress instead of relieving it.
And if you think that pushing harder on all of your runs and just adding more mileage is going to help you make progress, you're on a path to injury and inconsistency.
I mean, has it worked so far?
So, if you’re doing this:
(Pushing harder on all of your runs and just running more hoping to get better) then…
YOU’RE ACTUALLY INCREASING YOUR STRESS LEVELS
Here's the thing that no one is talking about...
Running is a STRESS on the body.
There are multiple types of stress that we experience and all of them have an effect on us.
We often think of running as a way to reduce stress, but it actually causes physical stress, especially if we're not training properly.
And here's the thing we need to understand...
All of it has an effect on our body and mind.
And no matter what KIND of stress it is, it releases stress hormones, which can have a negative effect on our health and performance if it continues.
THAT'S WHY RECOVERY IS SO IMPORTANT
Not all stress is bad. Stress is a good thing because it leads to growth, but only when it's balanced with the appropriate amount of recovery.
You'll start seeing more progress than ever before AND feeling better in the process, when you figure out how to
...manage the Stress-Recovery Cycle!
MANAGING THE STRESS-RECOVERY CYCLE DOESN’T JUST HELP YOU RUN FASTER AND LONGER, IT ALSO:
THE STRESS-RECOVERY CYCLE IS YOUR KEY TO SUCCESS
When you look around at all the successful runners and healthy individuals you currently follow and look up to...
The truth is...they ALL know how to manage the Stress-Recovery Cycle in a way that progressively moves them from where they are to where they want to be, in a way that has them say:
To make progress, you need to stress the body then allow enough recovery time for your body to adapt.
If you don't allow enough recovery time, you won't adapt, and instead you just keep breaking your body down.
That's how so many runners end up injured, inconsistent, exhausted, and burnt out.
THE #1 MISTAKE STRESSED OUT RUNNERS KEEP MAKING:
When runners aren’t seeing progress, they try to do more or push themselves harder, which leads many people to sign up for a race.
They download a free app or training plan and jump head first into training trying to hit the distances and paces that the app tells them to.
They rely on the app or the watch to tell them if they are doing things "correctly" and try to ignore the aches, pains, and exhaustion, thinking that they are supposed to feel that way when training.
Or worse! Mistake #2...
They try to accomplish multiple goals at the same time. They want to train for a half marathon AND lose weight, so they start training more, sacrificing sleep and recovery (because of all the busyness in the rest of their life), and restricting their food intake.
They try to "do it all", leaving them exhausted, inconsistent, and injured.
YOU'RE NOT ALONE AND IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT
You've been conditioned to believe that you should be able to DO IT ALL at all times.
Busyness and stress are normalized and even celebrated in our culture.
At the same time, we are told that stress is bad and we have to DO MORE THINGS (like running) to try to eliminate stress.
The fact is...you can’t eliminate stress from your life, but you can learn how to manage it.
Running can be used as a great tool to do that, but only if you train correctly.
So after helping hundreds of runners to achieve success, hit personal records they never imagined possible, and become happier and healthier individuals in their overall life as well, we’ve learned that it’s as clear and simple as this:
NOT ALL STRESS IS BAD
Stress is actually what we need in order to grow and improve as runners.
How else do you expect to run faster and longer if you never push yourself?
You can't!
But you also can't push yourself hard in every single workout, or you'll likely end up injured and exhausted.
THERE NEEDS TO BE A BALANCE BETWEEN STRESS AND RECOVERY
What do you think will happen to your running if you keep pushing harder everyday and not taking enough time to recover?
If every run feels like a slog and you’re not seeing your times and distances improve, how long do you really think you’ll keep doing it?
But when you learn to balance your stress with the right amount of recovery, you start seeing improvements not only in your running, but in the rest of your life too!!
Ok, great, but now you’re probably thinking…
BALANCE ISN'T 50/50
Here's the good news...Your hard training and your recovery don't need to match.
MOST of your training should actually feel easy to make the most progress.
Say what?!?!?
It's true. About 80% of your training should feel EASY!! That means that you can maintain a conversation and not feel out of breath.
But, Angie, NONE of my running feels that way!
I know, and that's part of the problem.
You have to learn how to run easier so that you can push harder on your hard days.
This decreases the stress on the body and makes your training more effective!
And it feels so much better too!!
Think about taking a road trip - what’s the best way to make steady progress, feel more relaxed, and get the best gas mileage?
Cruise control!
It's one of the ways to take stress out of driving and let the car do the work.
What if most of your training felt that way? How much better would your running feel?
And if you spend most of your time on cruise control, don't you think it would allow you to push harder when you needed to hit the gas pedal to make that lane change and get off at your exit?
Ok, I'm starting to get it...
But there's one more thing that might be getting in your way…
DO YOU SUBSCRIBE TO THE
"NO PAIN, NO GAIN" MENTALITY?
If you’re like most that have read this far, you’re starting to see the benefits of managing the Stress-Recovery Cycle to help you achieve your goals...BUT you might be thinking to yourself,
“I thought that pain was part of the process.”
I hear ya. If you're like me, you've probably been told that to improve at sports or in other areas of your life, you just need to push harder and do more, so it makes sense that you think that about your running too.
Just keep pushing through when things get hard, "no pain, no gain", don't listen to your body, sacrifice your needs for the needs of others...and the list goes on.
In fact, this "no pain, no gain" mentality has probably led to a lot of stress in your life, and might even be why you started running, as a way to deal with stress.
But now, you're trying to improve, trying to fit your running into your busy life, trying to deal with all of the aches and pains popping up, and it's causing even more stress than you had before!
Let’s face it. If you’re hurt all the time, unmotivated, or running just doesn’t feel good, you’re not going to get all the amazing benefits of running! Running is good for you, but in order to reap the rewards, you have to do it! And you should enjoy the process too!
Wouldn’t it be a lot easier to do it if you actually enjoyed it AND you saw the results you want? Of course it would!
Here’s the inside secret for you…
MANAGING THE STRESS-RECOVERY CYCLE
IS THE ONLY WAY TO
DECREASE INJURY AND IMPROVE RUNNING PERFORMANCE
When you start to learn how to stress your body appropriately and allow adequate recovery, training becomes really fun!
You are able to run longer and faster.
You are able to run easier and feel stronger.
And you're not sidelined by injury, constantly taking days off because that darn pain has popped up again.
SO HOW DO I ACTUALLY MANAGE THE STRESS-RECOVERY CYCLE?
Answer:
ONE. STEP. AT. A. TIME.
There is a specific FORMULA to stress the body, recover, and allow adaptation to occur.
So, what if you had step-by-step instructions to figure out where you are, set a goal that matters to you, connect your mind and body, and create a plan to help you achieve your goals?
Imagine if you could follow these steps with paint-by-numbers precision and simplicity... EVEN if you’ve never followed a training plan before in your life!
No more overwhelm!
No more wondering if it will work!
No more wasting time or energy!
Imagine for just a moment…
...that you KNEW exactly where you are now
...set a clear INTENTION and GOAL for your training
...felt CONNECTED to the mental and physical part of running
...had a CUSTOMIZED training plan just for you...
...with coaches and other teammates to support you along the way...
...You would be able to accomplish more than you ever have before!
Wouldn’t that be nice?
Well, you don’t have to “imagine” any longer. Because... it’s here.
Introducing...
THE REAL LIFE RUNNERS ACADEMY
The ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION To Transform Your Running From the Inside Out
so you can run faster, run longer, feel better, and avoid injury!
We Show You How to Maximize Your Training Effectiveness and Manage the Stress-Recovery Cycle Using Our 4 Step Inside-Out Method
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
1. REALIZATION
When you join the Academy, you'll start with a series of tests and assessments to see where you are right now both physically and mentally. Remember, it's CRITICAL to know your starting point before doing anything else.
2. INTENTION
You will then watch a couple of videos that will teach you how to set a goal that matters to you and break down big goals into smaller goals so you can stay motivated and committed. Based on the information in step 1, you will know how to choose goals for different training cycles and set a timeline that works in your real life.
3. CONNECTION
You will then learn how to connect to your mind and body through effort-based training, strength & mobility, fueling (nutrition), and recovery. You'll learn how to listen to your body to avoid injury and inconsistency and feel more joyful during your training.
4. EMPOWERMENT
Based on your test results, your goal, and connecting with your intention, you'll choose a plan and customize it to fit you and your life. If you need help, your coaches are there to answer any questions or guide you along the way.
Break through barriers. Achieve your goals. Be part of a team and connect with other runners. Have coaches to guide and support you. Get rid of frustration. Become a healthier and happier YOU!
It's All Built-In
The EASY DAYS, HARD DAYS, STRENGTH TRAINING, REST DAYS, and MORE!
No guessing. No wondering. No need to make it up as you go. It's all laid out for you in the palm of your hand.
Your Membership Includes:
The Inside-Out Method
Our signature 4 step system to REALIZE where you are, set an INTENTION, CONNECT your mind and body and get to the root cause of your problem, and EMPOWER yourself with a plan of action, presented in audio and video lessons for you to learn and understand everything you need to master your running and other areas of your life.
We cover Mindset, Motivation, Effort-Based Training, Pacing, Speed Work, Strength Training, Mobility, Running Form, Breathing, Recovery, Nutrition, Training Plans, Goal Setting, and more.
A Customized Training Plan and Training App
including race training plans, base building plans, return from injury plans, and more. We will help you customize a plan, according to your goal, the number of days you want to run, current weekly mileage, and more. Get a plan tailored to YOU for the best results.
You also have access to the plan via our coaching app, along with daily reminder emails for your workout of the day, helping you to stay on track and accountable. The app allows you to shift workouts around to fit your schedule, and it also connects to popular run trackers, including Garmin, Map My Run, and more.
Expert Guidance and Coaching
Live weekly coaching calls for members only, where we go deeper into the things truly holding you back, check in with you to see how you are doing and answer any questions you may have. Oh, and did we mention that one of your coaches is a doctor of physical therapy? Dr. Angie Brown, PT, DPT can help you target those little aches and pains and know how to treat them quickly before they become something worse. You'll also have email access to coaches anytime something comes up.
The Runner's Body
including videos of strength and core circuits for runners, planned out so all you have to do is press play. There is also a massive library of exercise videos so that you can be sure that you are performing exercises correctly to target your weak areas and minimize the chance of injury. These strength circuits are also built into every plan, so you never have to wonder what to do everyday.
Monthly Expert Workshops
A new workshop every month to help you improve your health and fitness in all areas, presented by experts including physical therapists, doctors, psychologists, and expert coaches.
Community
A team of other smart & savvy Real Life Runners who are sharing their running journeys and supporting each other in the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
Evidence-Based Programs
Dive deeper on mindset, running form, nutrition, recovery, strength, strength, and mobility. We cover race strategies, fueling, and so much more. Say goodbye to Google and YouTube - this is your research-backed reference for all of your training questions!
It's time to GET RESULTS and transform into the runner that you are meant to be, just like some of our members:
"Throughout the past year with their coaching, I have grown as a runner in ways I never saw possible!"
"My relationship with running has changed throughout this process from something I felt I needed to do to something I look forward to and privileged that I am able to do. I could not have done successfully this without the guidance and support of Kevin and Angie. Their ability to challenge me through workouts that are fun and varied has kept running exciting from week to week. I look forward to seeing the runs each week and feel like I am always working in the sweet spot of challenging without injury risk/fear."
-Kate B.
"I got a new PB!"
"I am part of my local run club and they have 5k run trials. My 5k time was 45:53 back in July 2020.
Today's 5k run was great, and I got a new PB, 34:25! Is it really possible to improve that much in a few short months?
..Before I thought it was an impossible goal but now I feel it's an achievable goal! Thank you, coaches, and team members for all your support and guidance. I am so grateful to be here. RLRTT members - you rock...I am such a strong runner!"
-Sonia H.
"Longest run in a few months and it felt great!"
"Longest run in a few months and it felt great! Coming back from an injury is tough, but I'm glad I'm heading in the right direction. Thank you Angie Brown for the great plan y'all set up for me!"
-Taylor S.
This all sounds great, but I just don’t think I’m ready for this yet…
Ok, so when do you think you’ll be ready?
When you have more time?
When you are more committed?
Or is it going to take a drastic health scare to spur you into action?
The truth is, we’re never ready. There’s no such thing as ready. Were you ready to get married? Have a baby? Choose your career?
We’re never truly ready. There are ALWAYS more things we can do or more ways that we can “prepare” ourselves.
It’s not about being ready. It’s about making a choice.
You are worth it. Your health is worth it. Your family is worth it. Your happiness is worth it.
Stop sitting on the sidelines or watching others get results and wishing you could do the same. YOU CAN! Train the right way, show up, be consistent, and you will get results!
"I am already a minute faster at my average pace than I was when I started a month ago!"
"Having a group who understands the runner side of me has meant the world to me! I have not only gained confidence as a runner but also as a person! I know I can push myself and I can accomplish hard things. It is so exciting to see the progress, but also to have Angie and Kevin be so accessible. They have been right there with me the whole way."
-Krista T.
"This is worth so much more than what you pay..."
Once inside the Academy, our runners RAVE about the amazing value that they are getting for such an affordable price. They can't believe all of the amazing resources available and the personal interaction they receive.
CUSTOMIZED training plans
LIVE coaching calls
a TEAM to support you
COACHES to guide you
"You're not just a number. The coaches and teammates actually care about each other."
"The coaching calls alone are worth the entire price of the membership!"
Let's be real...
You could pay THOUSANDS to become a better runner:
Personal running coach: $150+/month
Gym membership: $100+/month
Personal trainer 2x per week: $800/month
Yoga: $100/month
Nutrition/Health Coach: $100+/month
And then there's treating an injury...
Orthopedic visit: $250
Physical therapist 2-3x per week: $1000/month
Surgery (let's hope not!): Thousands
Not to mention all of the frustration that comes along with extended periods of time off.
But now you don't have to pay thousands! For less than the price of coffee everyday, you can have everything you need at your fingertips!
Customized Training Plans
- All Running and Strength Workouts
- Marathon Plans
- Half Marathon Plans
- 10K & 5K Plans
- Base-Building and Between Races
- Non-race plans
- Return from injury plans
Expert Guidance & Coaching
- Live weekly coaching calls
- Expert Coaches with 15+ years of coaching experience
- A Doctor of Physical Therapy to guide you on aches and pains
- Email access to coaches anytime
Community
- A private community of other Real Life Runners there to support you on your running journey
- Share the highs, lows, and regular days of training with people that GET IT
- You're not just a number - you're an important part of this group
Evidence-Based Programs
- Mindset and Motivation
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Effort Levels and Pacing
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Strength and Mobility
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Running Form and Breathing
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Nutrition and Recovery
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Goals and Intention
It's ALL included for one low monthly investment!
You don't need to pick and choose. We want to give you ALL of the tools that you need to achieve your running goals and become the runner you want to be...for less than $15 per week!!
GET STARTED TODAY LESS THAN $2 PER DAY!
JOIN THE REAL LIFE RUNNERS ACADEMY TODAY!
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THE TWO-PART GUARANTEE
That Lets You Sleep Easily At Night!
The fact that you’re reading this section means you already know that following a plan and joining the team will help improve your running, but perhaps you still have a bit of doubt. Hesitation. Risk. We get it. Like…
"This sounds too good to be true! How am I supposed to know this is really what I need?”
Well… that’s simple. Try it.
GUARANTEE #1:
Test-Drive The Program for 30 Days
When you enroll, you’ll have 30 days to go through EVERYTHING inside the program, and if for whatever reason… and I mean ANY reason… if you don’t feel like this was the best investment you’ve made for your running and your health, simply email Bliss at [email protected] and we’ll gladly refund your entire investment. Heck! That means that you would get an entire month of training for free plus access to ALL of our training resources and coaching calls, and could totally rip us off here! True, but we know that once you start to see results, you will understand just how valuable this is and want to continue.
GUARANTEE #2:
We never want to lock you into anything that’s not benefiting you, so you are free to cancel at any time. If you cancel after the initial 30 days, you will have access to your plan and all program material through the end of the month that you paid for and will not be rebilled. Keep in mind that results sometimes take time, so we would recommend committing to at least 3 months for the best results.
HERE’S WHY WE DO THIS WORK
We created the Real Life Runners Academy when we realized that so many people that run were struggling with lack of time, not knowing what to do, decreased motivation, recurrent running injuries, and lack of belief in themselves.
They would try to look for answers online, download generic plans, listen to podcasts, or ask for feedback in online running groups, but they weren’t really getting the help they needed.
They would compare themselves to others, try to do what they were doing, and then end up frustrated, burnt out, or injured.
They needed a more customized approach, support, coaching, and accountability to get them to where they wanted to be.
We’ve experienced it, studied this problem for over 15 years, and have found the solution.
As a result, we've been able to transform our running, our lives, and the lives of others!
"I hit my 2020 running goal today!
I remember Angie and Kevin Brown asking us at the beginning of the year our goal and I was scared to admit mine because it seemed so unrealistic... and then, I DID IT! When they talk about "running your life" it is really true! Running shows you what you're capable of and trickles into other areas of life! Rising to the occasion of this goal has created an up-leveling in so many areas of my life. Just keep running and you'll achieve everything you desire! Now for the next goal in running and in life."
-Erin G.
"Had my first multi-system run today of my 5k training plan and it was a huge difference than that of just a couple of days ago.
Despite my hamstrings being sore as a result of my yoga session the evening before, I actually felt my glutes activating and working. My form and breathing were better synced and more fluid, and I felt overall more relaxed and present. The modifications made to my plan have made a definite improvement in my anxiety and enjoyment level. Thank you Kevin and Angie Brown for making those adjustments."
-Lyssa L.
"I have PR'ed every distance I've run this year, and I owe that to you, Angie and Kevin.
Thank you for providing the structure I need to improve. I am sure my PR would have been more than a minute if it hadn't been so hot and hilly - elevation gain of 847 ft."
-Diane D.
"I did it! Today I did my 10-mile run and feel brilliant...
Today my body knows it has done a long run but because I trained for it as per my plan I feel so much better. Thank you to my two fab coaches who gave me the confidence to do this and still feel alive."
-Julie D.
"I didn't have any knee pain after the entire run!
I was able to go 4 miles! I'm excited because I was able to run each mile interval without stopping. I just started the program and I'm so happy to say that beforehand, just a week ago, I wasn't able to run a mile without stopping. Thank you Angie Brown for all the support and helping me find the program that works for me."
-Erin M.
MEET YOUR COACHES
Hi! We are Kevin and Angie Brown, and we are the creators of the Real Life Runners Training Academy and Team.
We thought we had it all figured out until it all came crashing down, which led us to truly dig deep, research, and figure out the keys behind true and lasting success.
We came from very different running backgrounds. Kevin always accepted himself as a runner, winning accolades in high school and running for a Division I university team in college, but he operated from the do more, work harder, push harder mentality, which lead him down a path of injury and burn out.
After college, he started coaching himself with the same mentality, leading to more success, including multiple top 3 finishes in 5ks, 10ks, half marathons, and even a first place finish in his 3rd marathon ever, until a random series of seizures in 2017 stopped him in his tracks. Apparently, this was not the best way to train, and we needed to figure out a better way.
Angie ran, but never considered herself a runner, so she would allow herself to make excuses, find reasons not to run, and not really push herself to get better. When she hurt her back and couldn’t pick up her kids, sit on the floor to play with them, and saw how her health was affecting her ability to show up as the mother and person that she wanted to be in this world, she knew something had to change.
With a doctorate degree in physical therapy, she knew how to rehab her back, but it went deeper than that. She needed to reorganize her life and prioritize all of the things that she had been neglecting.
We read, researched, experimented, earned more certifications, and then created a system and a framework to incorporate running into our real lives in the best way possible AND help others to get the same benefits.
We transformed into Real Life Runners, and everything changed.
We've seen the amazing results that we have gotten for ourselves and our clients, and have seen the positive impact that it has had in our lives outside of running as well. We now coach athletes around the world to do the same, to truly take on this identity, optimize their training with our proven framework, and see the amazing impact that it can have on their running and their entire life.
We believe that there is greatness in all of us, and running is a pathway for us to find it. Running helps us to challenge ourselves, teaches us lessons about perseverance, working hard, and succeeding.
It proves to us that we can do hard things, that we are strong, that we are capable of so much more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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