Episode 35: Taper – Getting ready!
As many of us gear up for the runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, we spend some time talking about taper. We discuss what taper is and why it is important. We also share some tips and tricks based on our own experiences to survive “the taper crazies.” While we do refer to Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend a bit, this podcast is relevant whenever you need to taper before a race.
Episode 35: RunDisney Marathon Weekend Preview 2020
Join us as we dive deep into the upcoming runDisney 2020 Marathon Weekend event. Between Heather and Jen, we’ve experienced a number of runDisney races and Marathon Weekends. We share our experience and talk about the many changes and exciting elements of the race weekend in today’s podcast. We hope you join us at the meetup on Friday, January 10th at 3 pm on the Boardwalk near the ESPN Club and Ample Hills Creamery.
Episode 34: Setting Goals for 2020
In today’s podcast, Heather and Jen embrace their loopiness and talk about setting goals for 2020. We answer some of the questions you asked in our Facebook group and we talk about our own goals, some of which we know already and a lot we’re still figuring out.
Episode 33: Catch up with Heather and Jen
We chit chat in this episode about all sorts of things, from running, to holidays, and even some seasonal mood issues. To all of our friends in the United States, we want to wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Episode 32: Gift Guide… What we’re loving right now
In today’s podcast, Heather and Jen rave about what they’re loving right now and would recommend for your “must-have” list. From apparel to inspirational motivation, we’re all about making sure you know what we’d purchase again so that you have the best holiday ever. Once we share our excitement, we talk about what’s on our list… or what would be on our list if money weren’t an obstacle.
Episode 31: Runner Burnout
Thanks for listening to the Go Find Your Awesome Podcast Episode 31: Runner Burnout!
In today’s podcast we dive into this strange phenomenon. It affects novice and veteran runners alike. Even those of us who love running with a passion will find ourselves “over it.” With many of us in the thick of WDW Marathon Weekend training, we may be questioning why we do this as it gets colder, darker and grayer out. How do you not just survive, but thrive and finish the race(s) strong? Or do you?
Episodes 29 & 30 runDisney’s Wine and Dine Weekend 2019
Thanks for listening to the Go Find Your Awesome Podcast Episodes 29 and 30 where we recap runDisney’s Wine and Dine Weekend 2019. In part one we talk about the expo, the 5K and 10K. In part two we dive into the half marathon, meetup and overall thoughts on the weekend. In part two we dive into the half marathon, meetup and overall thoughts on the weekend.
Episode 28: Rest and Recovery
In today’s podcast, we talk about rest and recovery. Yes, folks, there is a difference between the two of those, and we dive into what each one means. When do you hold down the couch and act like a couch potato and when do you get a bit more active?
Episode 27: Running When Sick
In today’s podcast, we talk about when you should and shouldn’t run if you find yourself coming down with a cold or end up with the flu. How should you approach training? What should you do to care for yourself when sick? Heather and Jen share their experiences and how they cope with being sick during a training cycle.
Going to Wine & Dine 2019? Don’t forget about the meetup on Sunday, November 3rd at 7 pm outside of Journey Into Imagination With Figment, inside Epcot. We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Episodes 25 & 26: Chicago Marathon Race Recap
Thanks for listening to the Go Find Your Awesome Podcast Episodes 25 & 26 Chicago Marathon Parts 1 & 2
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. In part two we dive into the race itself. 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!
Episode 24: Berlin Marathon Recap with Kim Griffin
In today’s podcast, our friend and fellow Disney runner, Kim, recounts 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.
Episodes 22 & 23: Disneyland Paris 36k Challenge Race Recap
Thanks for listening to the Go Find Your Awesome Podcast Episode 22: Disneyland Paris 36k Challenge Race Recap. In part 1 we talk about getting to Disneyland Paris, the expo, the 5K and 10K and the meetup…
…and in part 2 we talk a little more about the 10K and dive into the half marathon while recapping the race weekend overall.
In these two episodes, 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.
About the Podcast
Coach Heather and her Client Athlete Jen talk about all things running during a weekly podcast. As a result of their friendship, they began working together as Coach and Athlete, then as hosts of the Runners Without Limits Podcast (formerly Go Find Your Awesome). In it, they discuss training tips, gear, races, recovery, nutrition, products...everything you might want from a Podcast for Every Runner.