Runners Without Limits

With the help of their amazing Podcast Facebook group, Heather and Jen discuss the common mistakes brand new runners make. From forgetting gear, to overtraining they get a little TMI on this one, but hey. This is the reality of being a new runner. Enjoy a chuckle as we try to keep things fun in this crazy time. 

Resources Mentioned

Run the Edge -- Virtual Challenges such as Run the Year, Streaker Series, Amerithon, and the Un-Canceled Project

Ink N Burn -- Unique athletic apparel, and Face Masks

Injinji Toe Socks

Amazon Affiliate Product Links

Body Glide

Run Goo

Squirrel Nut Butter

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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.

While up to our eyeballs in “Shelter at home” directives, Heather and Jen strive to be a continued positive voice. After RunDisney’s Star Wars Rival Run was canceled, they each recap how they adapted their would-be Disney weekend. Then the conversation turns to what it means to be a runner, and how we learned that we do belong in this community and on that start line. 

Resources Mentioned: 

Carissa, John, and Riley’s Virtual Start Line

You are an Ironman Book

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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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.

In today’s podcast we dive into some of our favorite apps that we use for our running and fitness journey and we talk about some of the apps you mentioned in the Runners Without Limits Facebook Group. From running-specific apps to cross training to safety and nutrition, we talk about the pros and cons based on our personal experiences.

Some of the Apps we mention (links are to Apple App Store since that’s what Heather and Jen use)

RoadID

TRX

Peloton

MyFitnessPal

Nike Run Club

The Run Experience

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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

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.

Special Announcement -- We’ve changed the name of this podcast! Heather and Jen discuss the reasons why, as well as how we are coping with the new normal. We catch up with each other in this fun, hopefully positive episode. We really just want to keep you smiling right now. As we navigate through this challenging time, we hope you are staying safe and healthy. Remember, that you have no limits!

Resources Mentioned

Races Canceled: Stay Motivated Video 

Holderness Family Podcast, Doing the Impossible

Yoga With Adriene

Laura Frey on Instagram

Run the Edge The Un-Canceled Project

Virtual Strides Covid Race

Virtual Running Club “Stay Home” Race

Another Mother Runner “Love the Run You’re With” Training and Race Series

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For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Go Find Your Awesome (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook

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Also, please use #RunnersWithoutLimits and #GoFindYourAwesome on Instagram!

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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.

Listener Request! We dive into all things treadmills on today’s podcast thanks to a listener. Heather and Jen both have treadmills and acquired them in two very different ways, so we discuss what we looked for when acquiring our treadmills and how we use them. 

Resources Mentioned:

Consumer Reports

Heather’s Video on Treadmills

LifeFitness Treadmills

Precision Fitness Equipment 

Treadmill Hills Workout

10:00 Warm up by easy jog or walk at 1-2% incline

6 Sets:

1:00 at 5-8% incline, as hard as you can sustain for the full minute

2:00 recover at 1-2% easy jog or walk

10:00 Cool Down at 1% incline

Join the Go Find Your Awesome Podcast Group on Facebook

For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Go Find Your Awesome (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook

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Heather: @GoFindYourAwesome

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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.

We were super inspired to talk to adaptive athlete, Wendy Larsen on today’s podcast. Wendy competes in the handcycle division at many races. Be inspired by her story and learn more about what it’s like to be an adaptive athlete. 

Wendy on Instagram

Achilles International

Handcycle BQ Times

Ride Along Video With Handcyclist 

Team Catapult

Mask Tutorial

Laura Frye Instagram for online workouts

Join the Go Find Your Awesome Podcast Group on Facebook

For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Go Find Your Awesome (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook

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Heather: @GoFindYourAwesome

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.

With everything going on in the world right now we wanted to dive into the mental side of things with a conversation around mindfulness and meditation. Joining us on today’s podcast is founder and CEO of the app and website Prezence, Colleen Hayes. We talk to Colleen about being mindful and turning our focus to our mental and emotional health. This time of COVID-19 pandemic has created heightened emotional state, but we feel that this is important at any time. We found that this was a very impactful conversation from which we hope everyone will benefit. 

Resources Mentioned:

Colleen on Instagram

Prezence on Instagram

Prezence App on iTunes (Android coming soon)

Prezence website

Book: Glow Kids

Remote Work Webcast

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For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Go Find Your Awesome (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook

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Heather: @GoFindYourAwesome

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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.

While Jen was out and about being her awesome self, Heather held down the podcasting fort with our dear friend and fellow coach, Laura Frye. As our first return guest, Heather and Laura trade stories about why we wanted to become coaches through the Road Runners Club of America, and the not-so-smooth path to get there. We discuss the changes in the sport of running, along with the continued “Old-School” thinking about what runners want from their journey.

Resources Mentioned: 

Laura Runs and Eats on YouTube

Episode 19: Yoga for Runners with Laura

Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Coaching

Reach out to Laura for Coaching

[email protected]

On Instagram @laurafrey_nyc

Dr. Justin Ross Article

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For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit Heather Jergensen’s channel on YouTube and Facebook

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Heather: @GoFindYourAwesome

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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 Olympic Marathon Trials were a big deal for the United States Team. Unprecedented numbers of qualifiers appeared in Atlanta to run for 6 slots. Three men and three women would be selected from a field of almost 700 runners. Heather and Jen discuss this amazing event and how it speaks to the evolution of running as a sport. 

Resources Mentioned:

USA Olympic Marathon Trials Results

https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2020/02/29/olympic-marathon-trials-results/

History of Women’s Running

https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/motivation/a26748147/a-history-of-womens-running/

Heather’s Breakdown of the 2016 Running boom report

https://youtu.be/oXpfZKKN6q4

https://www.gofindyourawesome.com/is-the-running-boom-over/

Global Report on Running

https://runrepeat.com/state-of-running

Race for the Cure 5k Series

Women’s only Triathlons

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For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Go Find Your Awesome (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter:

Heather: @GoFindYourAwesome

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.

After a 3 week hiatus, Heather and Jen catch up over their latest adventures, including Jen’s experience Volunteering for RunDisney’s Princess 5k. They also chat about their love of women’s targeted races, and how they are a wonderful aspect to the running community. 

RunDisney Volunteer website

Proof of Time Podcast

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For more informative and fun content related to all things running and then some visit the Go Find Your Awesome (Heather Jergensen) channel on YouTube and Facebook

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Heather: @GoFindYourAwesome

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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.