Runners Without Limits

In this, a technically persnickety episode, Heather and Jen honor the World Health Organization’s World Mental Health Day. Reaching out to the Podcast Facebook Group, they share different strategies of keeping mental health in check. From staying off of Social Media to mixing up a workout, we are finding many coping strategies as we continue to navigate through this pandemic. Thank you for submitting your comments, and for your continued support of this podcast.

World Mental Health day 2020

Online Event

Toxic Positivity: the Dark Side (article)

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Heather: @CoachHeatherJ

Jen: @AQuiltingJewel

About Us

Heather and Jen are a coach/athlete duo that talk about all things running during a weekly podcast. Heather has been an athlete for most of her life. She took her love of swimming and entered the triathlon world, eventually crushing Ironman. She eventually married her love of running and all things Disney and tackled a number of runDisney runs. This is where she met Jen. Jen began running during her weight loss journey half a dozen years ago. She previously only ran from base to base as a varsity softball player and loathed running. But thanks to her friends and a supportive network, she ran her first 5K. Heather and Jen met as Jen was training for her first half marathon and eventually her first full marathon thanks to Heather’s encouragement. The two are now dear friends and share a coach/athlete relationship. This friendship and love for running comes through on their podcast. 

All information provided by Heather Jergensen Coaching and Runners Without Limits is of a general nature and is furnished only for educational/entertainment purposes only. No information is to be taken as medical or other health advice pertaining to any individual specific health or medical condition. You agree that use of this information is at your own risk and hold Heather Jergensen and Runners Without Limits harmless from any and all losses, liabilities, injuries or damages resulting from any and all claims.

Heather ran a live race! So for the first time since January, Heather and Jen talk Race Recap for the All Out Multicourse Productions Fall Fest Event! 

The World Record Challenge: #20139

Heather’s Live 10k Race on YouTube

Flashback to the Kooky Spooky from 2018

 For races in the Denver, Colorado area, check out

https://www.alloutmultipro.com/

For races in the US Northeast, check out

http://www.millenniumrunning.com/

https://tri-maine.com/ 

https://tri-maine.com/wp-content/uploads/TriME-Return-to-Racing.pdf

Find a race near you!

https://www.runningintheusa.com/

Join the Runners Without Limits Group on Facebook

For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Running Without Limits (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook

Follow us on Instagram:

Heather: @CoachHeatherJ

Jen: @AQuiltingJewel

About Us

Heather and Jen are a coach/athlete duo that talk about all things running during a weekly podcast. Heather has been an athlete for most of her life. She took her love of swimming and entered the triathlon world, eventually crushing Ironman. She eventually married her love of running and all things Disney and tackled a number of runDisney runs. This is where she met Jen. Jen began running during her weight loss journey half a dozen years ago. She previously only ran from base to base as a varsity softball player and loathed running. But thanks to her friends and a supportive network, she ran her first 5K. Heather and Jen met as Jen was training for her first half marathon and eventually her first full marathon thanks to Heather’s encouragement. The two are now dear friends and share a coach/athlete relationship. This friendship and love for running comes through on their podcast. 

The information contained in this channel is for general information purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional.

In Episode 72, we uncovered lots of strong emotions and provoked some great discussion on our Podcast Facebook Group. We thought in this episode, we would respond to some of those thoughts and feelings with more of our own, but really, we must congratulate those who went out for the Boston Marathon this month, as well as all of you who are pushing out the boundaries of your comfort zone by challenging yourself in your own way. 

Feaster Five

Use Discount Code JEN for $5.00 off Virtual Registration

Desi Linden’s Boston Dedication on Instagram

Noxgear Tracer 360 Visibility Vest 

Join the Runners Without Limits Group on Facebook

For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Running Without Limits (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook

Follow us on Instagram:

Heather: @CoachHeatherJ

Jen: @AQuiltingJewel

About Us

Heather and Jen are a coach/athlete duo that talk about all things running during a weekly podcast. Heather has been an athlete for most of her life. She took her love of swimming and entered the triathlon world, eventually crushing Ironman. She eventually married her love of running and all things Disney and tackled a number of runDisney runs. This is where she met Jen. Jen began running during her weight loss journey half a dozen years ago. She previously only ran from base to base as a varsity softball player and loathed running. But thanks to her friends and a supportive network, she ran her first 5K. Heather and Jen met as Jen was training for her first half marathon and eventually her first full marathon thanks to Heather’s encouragement. The two are now dear friends and share a coach/athlete relationship. This friendship and love for running comes through on their podcast. 

The information contained in this channel is for general information purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional.

Have you ever heard, “Running is bad for your knees,” or “Wait, you don’t look like a runner?”

Don’t worry, we have too. Heather and Jen dive into some common running myths, and then inadvertently peel back the layers of the human psyche...not really, but we had some deep thoughts.

Want to check in with a doc?

Teladoc

Mayo Clinic

Resources we love

Marathon Woman by Katherine Switzer

Run Like a Mother by Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell

A Sometime Athlete: Run Coaching and Nutrition with Karen Blankenship

Continue the conversation, and join the Runners Without Limits Group on Facebook

For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Running Without Limits (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook

Follow us on Instagram:

Heather: @CoachHeatherJ

Jen: @AQuiltingJewel

About Us

Heather and Jen are a coach/athlete duo that talk about all things running during a weekly podcast. Heather has been an athlete for most of her life. She took her love of swimming and entered the triathlon world, eventually crushing Ironman. She eventually married her love of running and all things Disney and tackled a number of runDisney runs. This is where she met Jen. Jen began running during her weight loss journey half a dozen years ago. She previously only ran from base to base as a varsity softball player and loathed running. But thanks to her friends and a supportive network, she ran her first 5K. Heather and Jen met as Jen was training for her first half marathon and eventually her first full marathon thanks to Heather’s encouragement. The two are now dear friends and share a coach/athlete relationship. This friendship and love for running comes through on their podcast. 

The information contained in this channel is for general information purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional.

How good are you about getting your strength training in? Be honest. In this episode, we talk about Injury-proofing your running body with Nick Kafker, co-creator of the Recover App and host of the Run Healthy Podcast. 

Find Recover Athletics:

Website http://recoverathletics.com/

Podcast https://recoverathletics.com/podcast/

Recover App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recover-athletics-running/id1488347465

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverathletics/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/recoverathletics

Good to Go: What the Athlete in All of Us can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery, by Christie Aschwanden https://amzn.to/3bqdfEH

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Join the Runners Without Limits Group on Facebook

For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Running Without Limits (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook

Follow us on Instagram:

Heather: @CoachHeatherJ

Jen: @AQuiltingJewel

About Us

Heather and Jen are a coach/athlete duo that talk about all things running during a weekly podcast. Heather has been an athlete for most of her life. She took her love of swimming and entered the triathlon world, eventually crushing Ironman. She eventually married her love of running and all things Disney and tackled a number of runDisney runs. This is where she met Jen. Jen began running during her weight loss journey half a dozen years ago. She previously only ran from base to base as a varsity softball player and loathed running. But thanks to her friends and a supportive network, she ran her first 5K. Heather and Jen met as Jen was training for her first half marathon and eventually her first full marathon thanks to Heather’s encouragement. The two are now dear friends and share a coach/athlete relationship. This friendship and love for running comes through on their podcast. 

The information contained in this channel is for general information purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional.

Heather and Jen chat and catch up with each other on recent developments. While we are still dealing with coronavirus threats, we must remember that other parts of life are still important. Our health remains high priority, which means taking care of ourselves in every way possible. 

Laura Frye, Online Fitness Classes

Follow her on Instagram and reach out for her schedule

https://www.instagram.com/laurafrye_nyc/

@LauraFrye_nyc

Feaster Five Virtual Challenge

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Check out JarOxandspoon on YouTube

SeaCoast Suds on Etsy

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Verilux Happy Light -- Affiliate link, I will make a small commission at no extra cost to you when you purchase through this link.

Will Run For Meetups Masks and Apparel

Join the Runners Without Limits Group on Facebook

For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Running Without Limits (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook

Follow us on Instagram:

Heather: @CoachHeatherJ

Jen: @AQuiltingJewel

About Us

Heather and Jen are a coach/athlete duo that talk about all things running during a weekly podcast. Heather has been an athlete for most of her life. She took her love of swimming and entered the triathlon world, eventually crushing Ironman. She eventually married her love of running and all things Disney and tackled a number of runDisney runs. This is where she met Jen. Jen began running during her weight loss journey half a dozen years ago. She previously only ran from base to base as a varsity softball player and loathed running. But thanks to her friends and a supportive network, she ran her first 5K. Heather and Jen met as Jen was training for her first half marathon and eventually her first full marathon thanks to Heather’s encouragement. The two are now dear friends and share a coach/athlete relationship. This friendship and love for running comes through on their podcast. 

The information contained in this channel is for general information purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional.

We welcome back our dear friend, Karen Blankenship to discuss her new coaching element -- Nutrition. Some of us are dealing with the Covid-19 (on the scale), and Karen sheds some light on how to get and stay motivated around our running and eating habits. 

Reach out to Karen Blankenship

https://www.sometimeathlete.com/

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sometimeathlete/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sometimeathlete/

Other resources mentioned:

Atomic Habits Book

Mastery 

Skinny Taste

MasonFit

Join the Runners Without Limits Group on Facebook

For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Running Without Limits (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook

Follow us on Instagram:

Heather: @CoachHeatherJ

Jen: @AQuiltingJewel

About Us

Heather and Jen are a coach/athlete duo that talk about all things running during a weekly podcast. Heather has been an athlete for most of her life. She took her love of swimming and entered the triathlon world, eventually crushing Ironman. She eventually married her love of running and all things Disney and tackled a number of runDisney runs. This is where she met Jen. Jen began running during her weight loss journey half a dozen years ago. She previously only ran from base to base as a varsity softball player and loathed running. But thanks to her friends and a supportive network, she ran her first 5K. Heather and Jen met as Jen was training for her first half marathon and eventually her first full marathon thanks to Heather’s encouragement. The two are now dear friends and share a coach/athlete relationship. This friendship and love for running comes through on their podcast. 

The information contained in this channel is for general information purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional.

As we start to see races open back up and trickle back onto the calendar (believe me, they are out there), it is important to remember to keep planning out your upcoming events in a smart and safe way. While we are all missing those start lines, and want to register for all the races, having a plan for the next few years will help you stay focused.

Wendy Larsen (aka @disneyhandcyclist), Magical Voyages Travel

Episode 34 -- Setting Goals

Join the Runners Without Limits Group on Facebook

For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Running Without Limits (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook

Follow us on Instagram:

Heather: @CoachHeatherJ

Jen: @AQuiltingJewel

About Us

Heather and Jen are a coach/athlete duo that talk about all things running during a weekly podcast. Heather has been an athlete for most of her life. She took her love of swimming and entered the triathlon world, eventually crushing Ironman. She eventually married her love of running and all things Disney and tackled a number of runDisney runs. This is where she met Jen. Jen began running during her weight loss journey half a dozen years ago. She previously only ran from base to base as a varsity softball player and loathed running. But thanks to her friends and a supportive network, she ran her first 5K. Heather and Jen met as Jen was training for her first half marathon and eventually her first full marathon thanks to Heather’s encouragement. The two are now dear friends and share a coach/athlete relationship. This friendship and love for running comes through on their podcast. 

The information contained in this channel is for general information purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional.

As the world continues to open back up, runners are chomping at the bit to get back to real races. Heather and Jen talk to two runners who recently toed real start lines. They recap their experiences and detail how events and race organizers have had to change some logistics. Hopefully, we will continue to see races come back, but when they do, they will look different for a while.

Raw Threads (20% off your first purchase - Affiliate link)

Sparkle Athletic

RooSport 

Vacation Races

Join the Runners Without Limits Group on Facebook

For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Running Without Limits (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook

Follow us on Instagram:

Heather: @CoachHeatherJ

Jen: @AQuiltingJewel

About Us

Heather and Jen are a coach/athlete duo that talk about all things running during a weekly podcast. Heather has been an athlete for most of her life. She took her love of swimming and entered the triathlon world, eventually crushing Ironman. She eventually married her love of running and all things Disney and tackled a number of runDisney runs. This is where she met Jen. Jen began running during her weight loss journey half a dozen years ago. She previously only ran from base to base as a varsity softball player and loathed running. But thanks to her friends and a supportive network, she ran her first 5K. Heather and Jen met as Jen was training for her first half marathon and eventually her first full marathon thanks to Heather’s encouragement. The two are now dear friends and share a coach/athlete relationship. This friendship and love for running comes through on their podcast. 

The information contained in this channel is for general information purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional.

In this episode we feature two runners who ran 26.2 miles...ON THEIR OWN! Heather and Jen discuss how each of them tackled a Virtual Marathon solo and their reasons for doing so. We hope you find some inspiration to keep moving, and make the choice to celebrate what you can do. While Virtual Marathons may not be for everyone, they are possible, and perhaps you might even discover something about yourself!

Resources Mentioned:

Feaster Five http://www.feasterfive.com/

Use code JEN for $5 off Virtual Registration

Mike Wardian; Endurance Athlete on Instagram @mikewardian

New York Road Runners https://www.nyrr.org/

Banff Marathon http://www.banffmarathon.com/

Join the Runners Without Limits Group on Facebook

For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Running Without Limits (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook

Follow us on Instagram:

Heather: @CoachHeatherJ

Jen: @AQuiltingJewel

About Us

Heather and Jen are a coach/athlete duo that talk about all things running during a weekly podcast. Heather has been an athlete for most of her life. She took her love of swimming and entered the triathlon world, eventually crushing Ironman. She eventually married her love of running and all things Disney and tackled a number of runDisney runs. This is where she met Jen. Jen began running during her weight loss journey half a dozen years ago. She previously only ran from base to base as a varsity softball player and loathed running. But thanks to her friends and a supportive network, she ran her first 5K. Heather and Jen met as Jen was training for her first half marathon and eventually her first full marathon thanks to Heather’s encouragement. The two are now dear friends and share a coach/athlete relationship. This friendship and love for running comes through on their podcast. 

The information contained in this channel is for general information purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional.