Real Life Runners with Angie and Kevin Brown
Angie and Kevin Brown are here to help real life runners to improve their running and their life through conversations about training, mindset, nutrition, health and wellness, family, and all the crazy things that life throws at us. The lessons that we learn from running can carry over into all aspects of our life, and we are here to explore those connections through current research, our experiences, and stories from real people out on the roads and trails, so that you can become a physically and mentally stronger runner and achieve the goals that matter to you. We are Kevin and Angie Brown, husband and wife, mom and dad, coaches, and runners. Angie holds her doctorate degree in physical therapy and uses running as part of her integrated fitness routine. Kevin is a marathoner who has been coaching runners for over a decade. Together, we want to help make running more accessible to more people, so that more people can gain the benefits of being a Real Life Runner.
Episodes
463 episodes
459: What's Really Possible: The Truth About Limitations and Possibilities
In this episode, we talk about how breakthroughs like the recent sub-two-hour marathon moment shift what we believe is possible—and why those shifts matter for every runner, not just elites.We explore how past milestones like the four-mi...
458: Stop Eating Stupid Sh*t (And Start Fueling Like a Runner)
If you’ve ever finished a run feeling drained, ravenous, or wondering why your body isn’t responding the way you want it to… this episode is for you.We’re taking a page from our rescue dog Jasper—who eats everything—to highlight...
457: The Hidden Cost of Always Trying to Be Better
Ever feel like no matter what you do in your running… it’s never quite enough?In this episode, we’re unpacking the difference between healthy growth and the kind of chronic self-pressure that so many runners are quietly carrying...
456: Do It Before You're Ready?
In this episode, we’re unpacking the paradox behind the advice of “Just do it before you’re ready”. Because yes—taking action before you feel fully ready can be powerful. It helps you move through hesitation, build momentum, and start building ...
455: Choose Your Hard… But Not Like You Think
We hear it all the time: “choose your hard.” But here’s the truth—not all “hard” is created equal.In this episode, I break down the difference between aligned hard (the kind that builds you) and misaligned hard (the kind that le...
454: The Hidden Weeds Sabotaging Your Running
In this episode, we share a real-life story about our dog coming back from the backyard completely covered in sticky weeds—and how it’s the perfect analogy for what so many runners are experiencing.So often, we think progress comes from ...
453: Training Upgrade or Shiny Object Syndrome? How to Know the Difference
Have you ever felt the urge to switch plans, apps, races, or gear—thinking something new will finally move you forward?In this episode, I’m talking about shiny object syndrome and how it quietly keeps runners stuck. I share a personal ex...
452: Rest, Adjust, or Push? What to Do When You’re Tired
Ever feel tired and wonder what to do about it? With the recent shift from daylight saving time, a lot of runners are feeling the effects of disrupted sleep—and that small change can actually increase fatigue, slow reaction time, and even raise...
451: The Missing I: Why Intention Changes Everything
Last week we introduced the Three I’s of change: information (knowing), implementation (doing), and integration (becoming).But this week, I realized something was missing.In this episode, I expand the model into the 4-I Framework ...
450: Why Information Isn’t Enough (And What Actually Creates Change)
You likely know what to do.Strength train.Eat more protein.Fuel with carbs.Run easy.Sleep more.So why is it still so hard to actually do those things consistently?In this episode, we dive into th...
449: Your Running Foundation: The 3 Essentials That You Can't Ignore, Especially After 40
If running has started to feel harder after 40—more aches and pains, lingering tightness, slower paces, low energy, or frustrating injuries—you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 essential pieces of a strong running foundati...
448: Why Lindsey Vonn’s Comeback Wasn’t a Failure
The winter olympics have returned, and if you’ve been listening to our podcast for awhile, you know we love the Olympics!The grit. The perseverance. The stories. Unless you’ve been living under a rock this week, you’ve probab...
447: What I Know at 45 (And What I’m Still Learning)
In this solo episode, I’m taking some time to pause, reflect, and look back on 45 years of life, growth, and learning—both on and off the run. I’m sharing the lessons that have shaped me as a runner, a coach, and a human, and the shifts that co...
446: Faith Over Fear
Fear doesn’t always look obvious. Sometimes it shows up as overthinking, second-guessing, or feeling stuck and unsure of your next move. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to choose faith over fear — not just in running, but in...
445: Long Haul 100 Recap - When Things Don't Go As Planned
In this episode, we share an honest recap of Kevin’s experience at the Long Haul 100. We dive into the emotional highs and lows of race day, the challenges Kevin faced along the way, and the mix of pride and disappointment that comes with tackl...
444: Kevin's Running 100 Miles...Again - Return to the Long Haul 100
Prepping for the Long Haul 100: Training, Mindset, and Fueling Strategies with KevinWith just two days to go before toeing the line at the Long Haul 100, Kevin takes us behind the scenes of his year-long build toward a 100-mile ul...
443: Skinny Is Back...And It's Not A Good Thing: 3 Mindset Shifts for Women Runners in 2026
Skinny culture is making a comeback… and honestly, it’s got me concerned. It’s not only back — it feels like it’s EVERYWHERE. And it’s not serving runners — especially women in their 40s and beyond.In this episode of the Real Life Ru...
442: New Year, New You? Creating Identity-Based Resolutions That Stick
As a new year begins, it’s natural to feel the pull to set big goals for what’s ahead. In this episode, we’re diving into why so many New Year’s resolutions don’t last—and more importantly, how to set goals for 2026 that actually stick...
441: Waiting, Rebirth, and Renewal: Running as a Form of Devotion
On this special Christmas Day episode of the Real Life Runners Podcast (Episode 441), we slow things down and explore a different side of running — one that goes far beyond pace, mileage, or goals.Today’s conversation invites yo...
440: Before You Set New Goals: What Your Running Year Actually Revealed
As runners, it’s so easy to look back on a year and immediately zoom in on what didn’t go as planned — the missed runs, the injuries, the goals we didn’t hit. In this episode, we slow things down and invite you into a different kind of...
439: How Your Athletic Identity Influences Performance and Running Injuries with Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards
In this week’s episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Kate Edwards, a physical therapist with more than 15 years of experience and someone who brings so much compassion and clarity to the running community. From th...
438: Don’t Let December Take You Down: The Science of Staying Consistent During the Busy Season
December has a way of shining a spotlight on our default habits. With holiday schedules, travel, celebrations, and a million extra to-dos, it’s easy to feel like your running routine gets thrown off track. But here’s what you might not realize:...
437: Thanksgiving Run-Down: Gratitude, Guilt, and Navigating the Holidays
This week’s episode is all about something we all need a little more of—gratitude, grounding, and giving ourselves grace through the holidays.With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’re diving into simple, practical ways yo...
436: Hips and Single Leg Strength
Training Single-Leg Control for Better RunningIn this week’s episode, we’re diving into something I talk about with runners every single day: your hips. If you’ve ever wondered why certain niggles keep showing up, why you...
435: The Paradox of Control: When Letting Go Helps You Run Stronger
In this week’s episode, Kevin and I dive into something that so many runners (especially my fellow Type A personalities!) will relate to — the paradox of control.As runners, we love our plans, our paces, our structure. Control helps us s...