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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 429
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
425: Thyroid, Perimenopause & Weight Loss: What Women Need to Know
In this empowering episode, I sit down with Dr. Rachel Vong, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in women’s thyroid health, especially hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s.
We dive into the connection bet…
424: The Unspoken Secret To Becoming A Better Runner: Integrity
In this week’s solo episode, I’m diving into a concept that doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves—integrity. Not just in the big, moral sense we usually think of, but in the everyday choices w…
423: How To Enjoy Running More
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How to Enjoy Running More: Overcoming Pa…
422: Different Seasons, Different Running Goals with Tara Welling
In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Tara Welling — a former professional runner who raced for Nike and Skechers — to hear her powerful story of grit, growth, and finding joy again in the spo…
421: Running Up A Mountain
Today we share our recent hiking adventure in Tahoe — and the very real mental battles that came with it. From the moment we started running uphill at high elevation, the physical strain was obvious,…
420: Healing Through Running: Releasing Emotional Pain and Grief One Step at a Time with Sheetal Story
In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by the incredible Sheetal Story — a grief counselor, psychic medium, and expert in human design and astrology — for a powerful conversation on how grief, spiritu…
419: The Benefits of Being Uncomfortable
In this solo episode of the Real Life Runners podcast, Coach Kevin gets real about the role of discomfort in growth—on the run and in life. Sharing takeaways from a tough birthday run and the powerfu…
418: Push Through
Pushing Through Life’s Challenges: How Running Builds Your Resilience
In this episode of The Real Life Runners Podcast, I’m getting real about feeling overwhelmed — from home repairs to family chaos t…
417: Menopause Myths in the Running World—And What Women Really Need
As women runners over 40, we often face a wave of confusing (and sometimes extreme) advice about menopause and fitness — especially on social media. In this episode, we cut through the noise and dive…
416: Cracking the Code: Overcoming Emotional Eating with Holly Bertone
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Holly Bertone — a former FBI Chief of Staff turned certified holistic health coach — who now helps midlife women break free from emotional eating and …
415: Injuries Are Not Normal — Let’s Stop Normalizing Pain in Running
Let’s set the record straight: pain and injury are not just things runners have to live with. In this episode of the Real Life Runners podcast, we’re taking on one of the most damaging myths in the r…
414: Don’t Train on Leftovers: The Profit First Method for Runners
What would it look like to pay yourself first when it comes to your health?
In this episode, we explore how the Profit First principle—typically used in business—can be a powerful tool to help you shi…
413: Running and Broken Fences: Stop Patching What Needs Replacing
In this episode of The Real Life Runners Podcast, we’re diving into a real-life backyard issue—our deteriorating fence—and what it taught us about boundaries, both literal and personal. We use this e…
412: What to Do Now for Your Fall Race: Why Summer Training Matters More Than You Think
In this episode of the Real Life Runners podcast, we discuss the importance of starting fall race preparation during the summer months, particularly June and July. We delve into the concept of cycle …
411: Unlock Your Potential Through Gut Health with Dr. Nikki DiNezza: How Tending to Your Gut Can Fuel Your Energy, Recovery, and Resilience
In this empowering and eye-opening episode, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Nikki DiNezza—a true expert in the world of gut health. Whether you're a runner, a health-conscious human, or someone wh…
410: You Don’t Need More Motivation—You Need a Plan That Works After 40
This week on the Real Life Runners Podcast, we are celebrating the amazing energy and breakthroughs from our recent Running Reignited Challenge! It was so inspiring to see so many of you reconnect wi…
409: If I Only Had 10 Minutes to Help You Run Better…
You need two things to improve your running: strength and stress. If you've been feeling stuck in your performance or sidelined by recurring injuries, this one's for you. We share why simply adding m…
408: When You Lose the Spark for Running (And How to Get It Back)
Have you noticed that running can sometimes start to feel like a chore? If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about why this happens—and more importantly, how to reign…
407: The Identity Shift Required for Running After 40
This week, we’re diving deeper—not just into outdated strategies that no longer serve us as runners over 40, but into the powerful role identity plays in our running journey.
As runners, we can define…
406: Rewriting the Rules of Age: Cindi’s Journey from First Steps to Marathon at 61
In this inspiring episode, I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Cindi Wachholz, a 62-year-old paramedic and runner who proves that it’s never too late to chase big goals. Cindi didn’t start ru…