Runners Without Limits

In this episode, Heather and Jen welcome two dear friends, Kimberly Estabrook and her mom, Kathy. Both are training for RunDisney’s Dopey Challenge, regardless of their health challenges. Over the years they have both turned to each other and running to overcome obstacles they faced. Our conversation is the epitome of Runners Without Limits, proving that these two ladies are a force to be reckoned with. 

Find Kimberly on YouTube

And on Instagram @Belle898

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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 many times have you needed the right song at the right time, and your playlist knows? Heather and Jen recap their 5k “Test” experiences, and discuss the benefits of running a benchmark test occasionally. They discuss other Training techniques such as the Magic Mile and Yasso 800s, how and why you would use them in a training plan. 

Resources Mentioned

The Run Walk Run Method by Jeff Galloway

Yasso 800s and how they work

My Life on the Run by Bart Yasso

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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

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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. 

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.

News came down about big races, so Heather and Jen discuss how to cope with this second wave of Cancelations. As they look ahead to Autumn races, the discussion turns to finding a new target and how to approach the running journey. 

Resources Mentioned:

Jen Sorenson on YouTube! 

McMillan Calculator

Interview with Running in Makeup

Interview with Nicole Simonin, Shape it Up Fitness Over 40

I Run Things, interview coming soon

JarOxandspoon and the Electric Mayhem Players

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.

Tempo? Strides? Fartleks? What do all these things mean? Heather and Jen dive into some of the runner’s jargon to explain the more common running workouts. From Long, Slow Distance, to Hill Intervals, each workout has a purpose to help you unlock your potential as a runner. 

Strides video

Yasso 800s

Revel Run Downhill Series

Fairytale Runner Autism Speaks Fundraising Page

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.

Ever wonder why different training plans look the way they do, and what the thought process is behind them? Heather and Jen discuss the primary training philosophies that most runners use, and how Novice and Intermediate runners might choose a program that meets them where they are. 

Popular Coaches and Systems

Jeff Galloway 

RunDisney

Arthur Lydiard

Hal Higdon

Hansons Running

Greg McMillan

Books (Amazon Affiliate links -- By clicking through, Heather earns a small commission at no extra charge to you)

Daniels Running Formula, by Jack Daniels

The Triathletes Training Bible, by Joe Friel

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 head into our summer months, Heather and Jen revisit the nuances of running in the heat and humidity. Temperatures are rising, and we look to adapting and gearing up for some of the toughest running of the year.

We also want to give a huge shoutout to those who participated in Global Running Day with the Runners Without Limits team. We are with you, we respect and love you all. 

Resources Mentioned

Nuun Hydration: https://nuunlife.com/

Hydration Belts and Bottles

Hydration Belt https://amzn.to/2MeOhfv

Hydration Backpack https://amzn.to/2Bj1IZN

Handheld:  https://amzn.to/2zRLB57

Vest: https://amzn.to/2z2Vr3t

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.

Celebrate our first anniversary in today’s podcast. Join us as we take a look back over the past year and share some of our favorite moments. We talk about some of our favorite guests and what we learned on this crazy journey over the past 365+ days. 

GLOBAL RUNNING DAY! Join us by pledging your miles with the Runners Without Limits Team

https://globalrunningday.org/

Join the Runners Without Limits Group on Facebook and share with us what your favorite memories of the podcast have been over the past year.

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 and don’t forget to use the hashtag: #RunnersWithoutLimits

Heather: @CoachHeatherJ

Jen: @AQuiltingJewel

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Heather

Jen

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 continue to navigate “Safer at Home” directives, we have a lot of time to work on our weaknesses -- those aspects of our running that we tend to neglect in favor of actual running. In this episode, Heather and Jen talk with Karli Conzo, a Running Coach and Physical Therapist with Prehab Clinic in New York City. Karli walks us through common running weaknesses and how to get stronger.

Prehab Clinic Website https://prehab.com/

Prehab on Instagram @prehabnyc

Foam Rolling Basics from Coach Heather https://youtu.be/axHWWDeO4AQ

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, Heather and Jen catch up on a little news surrounding RunDisney events, and speculate what those events may look like. This leads to a conversation of revised goals...which will likely change within days again. Then the topic turns to some fun and interesting headlines we thought we’d share. Don’t forget to use #RunnersWithoutLimits on Instagram! 

Resources Mentioned 

Shape It Up Fitness over 40 with Nicole Simonin, with guest Heather Jergensen

Another Mother Runner Podcast -- The Future of Running Races 

RunDisney

The Headlines

Britney Spears demolishes Usain Bolt’s 100m world record

In Oregon, a Jogging Robber Strikes at a Coffee Stand

Woman Completes Marathon a Month After Getting Stung 500 Times on Training Run

Meet Jessey the Elf: Triathlete and potential world record holder for the fastest 5k with a dog

‘A giant, chocolate mess’: The inglorious inevitability of poo in professional sport 

This adorable dog wandered into an Alabama Half Marathon, Finished 7th

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

Follow us on Strava:

Heather

Jen

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 continue discussion about the common mistakes brand new runners make. From getting lost, pacing miscalculations, and the ever important “nothing new on race day,” we continue with laughs and light-hearted fun -- we’ve all been there.

Resources Mentioned

Run the Edge Un-Canceled Project 2!!

Check out Part 1

Foam Rolling from Heather Jergensen

Foam Rolling Basics

More Foam Rolling Tips

Triggerpoint Therapy 

Good to Go by Christie Aschwanden (amazon affiliate link)

Humidity, Temperature Adjustment Calculator

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

Follow us on Strava:

Heather

Jen

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.