In part one of the Chicago Marathon podcast we dive into Jen’s training leading up to the big race, traveling to the race, the expo and her pre-race preparation. The Chicago Marathon 2019 saw both the Chicago Marathon course record and the women’s marathon world record crushed by Bridig Kosgei just hours after Eliud Kipchoge broke two hours in the marathon in a controlled setting. Grab your tissues, because this will be an emotional journey! 

Resources Mentioned

Chicago Marathon

Girls on the Run Fundraiser

Brigid Kosgei

Eliud Kipchoge

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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.

In today’s podcast, our friend and fellow Disney runner, Kim,  recaps her experience with the Berlin Marathon -- listen as she recalls how she set and changed her goals through her training, how she managed the long miles, and what it was like to run in such a historically significant city. 

Berlin Marathon: https://www.bmw-berlin-marathon.com/en/

Abbot World Majors: https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/

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Kim is on Instagram! @kimmyrunstheworld

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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.

In today’s podcast we get an in depth race review from Jen on the Disneyland Paris 2019 races. We talk about getting to Disneyland Paris, the race expo and the races themselves. Hear some tips and tricks about the races and how they differ from their counterparts to the Disney races in the USA. Jen talks about a few of their day trips into Paris itself and how to manage visiting the city and Disneyland Paris. Learn about the nuances of the races, like how photopass and the corrals are different. 

In part 2 we talk a little more about the 10K and dive into the half marathon while recapping the race weekend overall.

Resources Mentioned

Disneyland Paris Races

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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.

In today’s podcast we get an in depth race review from Jen on the Disneyland Paris 2019 races. We talk about getting to Disneyland Paris, the race expo and the races themselves. Hear some tips and tricks about the races and how they differ from their counterparts to the Disney races in the USA. Jen talks about a few of their day trips into Paris itself and how to manage visiting the city and Disneyland Paris. Learn about the nuances of the races, like how photopass and the corrals are different. 

In part 1 we talk about getting to Disneyland Paris, the expo, the 5K and 10K and the meetup.

Resources Mentioned

Disneyland Paris Races

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

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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.

In today’s podcast Heather and Jen relax a little bit by just catching up with one another! We spend some time answering some follow up questions, talk about our listening preferences while running, and even dig deeper into our training.  

Please note that Affiliate links are marked with an *, which means if you click through the link to purchase an item, Go Find Your Awesome receives a small monetary compensation at no extra cost to you. 

Resources Mentioned:

Podcasts:

The Holderness Family

The Tim Tracker 

Another Mother Runner

Joyful Miles

The Jim Hill Media Network: The Disney Dish, Marvel Us Disney, Looking at Lucasfilm

Coffee with Kenobi

DizUnplugged

Women at Work

Secrets of Wealthy Women

Secrets of the Most Productive People

Mike Rowe: The Way I Heard It

Books

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World*

Star Wars; Dooku: Jedi Lost*

Star Wars; Phasma*

The Lost Girls of Paris*

Paris Time Capsule*

26 Marathons* by Meb Keflezghi

Marathon Woman* by Katherine Switzer

How Bad Do You Want It?* By Matt Fitzgerald

The Brave Athlete* by Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson

My Life on the Run* by Bart Yasso

Born to Run* by Christopher McDougall

Let Your Mind Run* by Deena KastorWhole 30* by Melissa Hartwig

Plated Meal Service

Noxgear Tracer 360 Lighted Vest*

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

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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.

Thanks for listening to the Go Find Your Awesome Podcast Episode 20: Social Media for Runners

In today’s podcast we talk about social media and the pros and cons for runners. Social media can be a fantastic resource, a journal and a support system, but it can also lead to some bad behaviors. In this podcast we talk about finding balance and the best ways to leverage social media. 

Resources Mentioned:

Strava

Jen’s Chicago Marathon Fundraiser

Gamification

Manage Facebook Ads

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

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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 talk about all things yoga with our dear friend Laura from Laura Runs and Eats on YouTube. Runners can gain so much from participating in a yoga practice. Laura talks to us about the different types of yoga and ways runners can incorporate it during our training.

Find Laura Runs and Eats

YouTube

Instagram

Additional Resources:

Yoga with Adriene

Yoga Glo

Beachbody On Demand

NYRR Classes

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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.

Thanks for listening to the Go Find Your Awesome Podcast Episode 18: Marathon Weekend Listener Q&A

In today’s podcast we answer YOUR questions around the upcoming marathon weekend races at Walt Disney World. We cover topics around the preparation for the races, onsite details and the races themselves. 

Resources Mentioned:

RunDisney

Heather’s Goofy Training Plan

Galloway Pacing Chart

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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.

In today’s podcast we dive into Heather’s return to the triathlon as she attempts to tackle the Outdoor Divas Sprint Triathlon. Learn all about what got Heather back into the sport, her training and the race. 

Resources Mentioned (Affiliate Links Included):

Heather’s Goofy Training Plan

Outdoor Divas Triathlon

Garmin Triathlon Training Plan

The Brave Athlete Book

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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJHi4S3orVQ9dBDOb9CcN7A 

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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.

Thanks for listening to the Go Find Your Awesome Podcast Episode 16: Introduction to Heart Rate Training

Today we dive into the nuances of heart rate training. Who is heart rate training for and who would benefit from taking it on? While sometimes overwhelming and confusing, it really is the best metric by which to train. Find out why!

Resources Mentioned:

Sally Edwards Heart Rate Zones

Garmin 235

AMR: Heart Rate Training

Maffetone Method

Creating a Garmin workout

Field test for determining your Maximum Heart Rate

Heather’s Goofy Training Plan

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 

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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.