Podcast and Articles

I’m so excited to share highlights from an incredible conversation I had with gut health expert Dr. Nikki DiNezza. As runners, we often focus on mileage, strength work, and recovery—but there’s one area that gets overlooked way too often: our gut.If you've ever struggled with mid-run stomach is...

Muscle, Metabolism & Menopause: The Real Connection

Why it feels harder to change your body after 40—and how building muscle is the key to more energy, fat loss, and vitality.

If you’re a woman over 40 wondering,
"Why does my body feel so different lately? Why is it so much harder to lose wei...

 Hey Runner, Welcome Back!

Let’s be real—life is busy. And in the whirlwind of to-dos and responsibilities, it’s easy to fall into the trap of always looking for the next burst of motivation. You hear something inspiring, feel that little spark, and think, This is it! This time I’m really going to ...

I have been asked this question: Angie, if you had 10 minutes with someone who was struggling, how would you help them? 

For me, it almost always comes down to strength. 

Whether it’s nagging injuries, plateaued progress, or just feeling off, the key lies in strengthening your foundation. In ...

Feeling a little "meh" about running lately? You’re not alone.

Even the most seasoned runners hit a point where the runs that used to light them up start feeling like just another thing on the to-do list. If you've been wondering where your spark went, take a deep breath—we’re going to talk th...

If you're a runner over 40, you may have noticed something frustrating:

You seem to be doing everything “right,” but it’s just not working anymore.

Maybe your pace is slowing down. Maybe you're more tired, more sore, or not seeing the results you used to. The strategies that worked in your 20...

 In the world of running and fitness, real stories of transformation shine like beacons, lighting the way for anyone who’s ever thought, “Maybe that’s not for me.” One of those incredible stories belongs to Cindi—a woman who started her running journey at 59 years old. Her experience reminds us that...

In the digital world, a 404 error signals a missing page—a dead end. But it also presents an opportunity to reroute and find a new way forward. This mirrors what many runners over 40 experience when they realize their old training plans aren...

Running Used to Be My Stress Relief—Until It Wasn’t

I’m currently at our very first Real Life Runners Retreat, surrounded by a small group of incredible women who came here to run—but really, they came here to reconnect.

With their bodies.
With their breath.
With who they are beneath the busy...

Why You're Feeling Slower (and How to Reverse It)

Have you ever laced up your running shoes, hit the pavement, and felt frustratingly slower than you used to? Maybe your pace has dropped, your legs feel heavy, or your usual routes suddenly feel harder than ever. You might be wondering:

"Is th...

In the world of fitness and health, it's easy to get caught up in the relentless cycle of "shoulds" and "shouldn'ts"—a constant tug-of-war between societal expectations and personal pressures. As a running coach and physical therapist, I’ve worked with countless athletes who push themselves to ...

Today, we're diving into a game-changing topic that many runners overlook or don't even know about: nervous system regulation. While most runners focus on training plans, mileage, pacing, and even strength training, they often neglect the control center of their body's performance and recovery—...