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The Coach Jenny Show

Jenny Hadfield, aka "Coach Jenny" is a popular columnist for Runner’s World, author of the Running for Mortals and Marathoning for Mortals book series, founder of "The Challenge" life performance program, and Marathon Expeditions, where she hosts running, hiking, and active vacations all over the world. It takes a village to train an athlete, and in this show, she shares tips, answers your questions, and hosts a village of performance experts to find tools, tricks, and strategies listeners can use.
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May 31, 2018

COACH JENNY - EPISODE 38 - SCOTT JUREK: North - Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail with Scott Jurek

Scott Jurek is considered one of the greatest long distance runners of all time. He has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite trail and road events including the historic 153-mile Spartathlon, the Hardrock 100, the Badwater 135-Mile Ultramarathon, and the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, which he won a record seven times. 

 He is also the New York Times bestselling author of Eat and Run, has been prominently featured in countless publications, and is a star of the international  bestseller, Born to Run.

In 2015, Scott decided to mark the end of a 20-year career as a competitive runner by undertaking what would be his mind and body’s greatest test: establishing a new fastest known time (FKT) for running the entire length of the 2,189-mile Appalachian Trail. In order to set the record, he would run each and every day, rain or shine, for 46 days straight—NO days off—

While Scott ran, his wife Jenny who is also an accomplished ultramarathoner, led the support crew, an ever changing motley group of old friends and new acquaintances. In their book NORTH, Scott and Jenny chronicle their amazing journey.  

This is a conversation with Scott about his new book, this incredible adventure, retirement, and parenthood. Enjoy.

 

TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

:01     WHEN DID YOU DISCOVER YOU WANTED TO BE A RUNNER?

3:01   THE COMMUNITY BETWEEN RUNNERS

6:24   RECORDING ‘NORTH’ AS AN AUDIOBOOK

7:25   WRITING THE BOOK ‘NORTH’

9:08   SCOTT’S MOTIVATION TO RUN THE 2,160 MILE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

13:20 TRAINING STRATEGY FOR THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

20:09 PERSEVERANCE IN ADVERSITY

24:00 ANGELS ON THE TRAIL

27:35 CREWING CHALLENGES ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

30:04 CRITICS ALONG THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

34:22 HIKING vs RUNNING ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

35:52 SCOTT'S FAVORITE PARTS OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

37:05 SOURCES OF STRENGTH AND MOTIVATION TO ENDURE

45:05 WHAT WERE THE FINAL STAGES, HOURS, AND MILES LIKE?

48:04 HOW PARENTHOOD CHANGED SCOTT’S LIFE

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

The running community makes running both a solitary and social sport.

Northeast US trail runners face daunting natural challenges. 

Hike your own hike. Hike the way that works best for you.

Adventure is a metaphor for life.

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Appalachian Trail (Wikipedia)

Appalachian Trail Maps

Appalachian Trail Conservancy 

 

BOOKS BY SCOTT JUREK:

Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness

NORTH: A Memoir About Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail

 

BOOK ABOUT SCOTT JUREK:

Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen

 

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:  SCOTT JUREK - BORN TO RUN:

Named one of the greatest runners of all time, Scott Jurek has become a living legend.  He has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite trail and road events including the historic 153-mile Spartathlon, the Hardrock 100, the Badwater 135-Mile Ultramarathon, and—his signature race—the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, which he won a record seven straight times. Scott has also taken the running world by storm with his 2015 Appalachian Trail speed record, averaging nearly 50 miles a day over 46 days—and the United States all-surface record in the 24-Hour Run with 165.7 miles: 6.5 marathons in one day. 

Off the trail, Scott is a New York Times-bestselling author for his memoir, Eat & Run, has been prominently featured in countless publications, and is a star of the international bestseller, Born To Run. 

More than just a champion, Scott is a true student and ambassador of the sport, known to stay at finish lines cheering until the last runner crosses. When not racing, he donates his time to many non profit organizations and is an avid volunteer in the areas of environmental conservation, fitness and health.

A passionate advocate for vegetarianism, he follows a 100% plant-based diet, which he credits for his endurance, recovery and consistent twenty year racing career. He believes that everyone can run an ultra and everyone can access their body’s innate capacity to heal. Through writing, public speaking, and consulting, Scott takes joy in encouraging people of all fitness levels to take the next step toward vibrant health.

Scott currently resides in Boulder, CO with his wife, Jenny, and newborn daughter, Raven.

Connect With Scott Jurek Online:

Official Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram

May 17, 2018

COACH JENNY - EPISODE 37 - ROXANNE HARLEY - THE EGOSCUE METHOD FOR POSTURAL THERAPY

 

Roxanne Harley is a posture alignment specialist who practices the Egoscue Method, a postural therapy designed to eliminate chronic pain without drugs or surgery. It focuses on a series of gentle stretches and exercises to correct misalignments in the musculoskeletal system of the body.  

 

TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

0:45 ROXANNE HARLEY INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND

8:29 THE EGOSCUE METHOD OF CHANGING POSTURE TO ALLEVIATE PAIN

11:46 THE IMPORTANCE OF MOVEMENT 

12:09 PHYSICAL FITNESS BETWEEN 50-80 YEARS OLD

14:21 EGOSCUE METHOD HISTORY 

21:17 WE ARE DESIGNED TO WALK  

23:28 POSTURE ANALYSIS PROCEDURE 

27:05 WHAT PAIN IS TELLING YOU

28:01 CASE STUDY - DOLORES (78 YRS OLD)

30:10 CASE STUDY - SUZANNE (40 YRS OLD)

33:48 HOW LONG FOR IMPROVEMENT TO BE SEEN?

36:01 CALMING ASPECTS OF THE EGOSCUE METHOD 

37:58 UTILIZING THE SELF-HEALING ASPECTS OF OUR BODY

42:05 MONITORING THE VERTICAL LOAD ON OUR BODIES

44:25 THE DANGER OF INACTIVITY 

46:50 HOW RUNNERS CAN IMPROVE THEIR POSTURE  

 

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

CHANGING YOUR POSTURE CAN ALLEVIATE PAIN

OUR BODY LOVES TO WALK, IT’S ONE OF ITS FAVORITE THINGS TO DO

THE MOST IMPORTANT TIME TO BE PHYSICALLY FIT IS BETWEEN 50-80 YEARS OLD.

STRENGTH, RANGE OF MOTION, AND BEING PAIN-FREE ARE ESSENTIAL TO WELLNESS

 

 

EGOSCUE EXERCISES:

Egoscue Static Extension 

Egoscue Cat Dogs 

Egoscue Downward Dog 

Egoscue Standing Arm Circles 

Egoscue Standing Elbow Curls 

Egoscue Spread Foot Forward Bend 

 

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:

Roxanne Harley - Posture Alignment Specialist - Egoscue Method

 

Roxanne Harley is a posture alignment specialist who practices the Egoscue Method, a postural therapy designed to eliminate chronic pain without drugs or surgery. It focuses on a series of gentle stretches and exercises to correct misalignments in the musculoskeletal system of the body. I met Roxanne as part of an overall wellness assessment I had at Prestige Fitness in Tucson. I walked in thinking I was fine other than a little shoulder pain but quickly realized that my posture had really gotten out of alignment. 

 

Egoscue is a postural therapy designed to eliminate chronic pain without drugs or surgery. It focuses on a series of gentle stretches and exercises to correct misalignments in the musculoskeletal system of the body. This is a conversation with Roxanne and it's about why posture alignment is important, how we fall out of alignment and how we can heal naturally using the Egoscue Method.

 

Connect With Roxanne Harley Online:

Egoscue - Prestige Fitness AZ

May 3, 2018

COACH JENNY SHOW - EPISODE 36 - TRAIL RUNNING WITH ULTRA-RUNNER ZAC MARION 

 

TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:42  HOW ZAC BEGAN HIS JOURNEY INTO RUNNING

10:00 TRANSITIONING FROM SHORT DISTANCES TO MARATHONS

16:14 THE ULTRA RUNNING COMMUNITY   

22:07 THE MOST BRUTAL COURSE ZAC RAN

23:47 THE ABILITY TO ADAPT

26:29 FAVORITE TYPES OF GEAR & THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC 

32:25 STRATEGIES FOR 50K, 100K, AND 100 MILE RACES

39:31 FINDING THE RIGHT PAIR OF RUNNING SHOES

42:05 ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO TRY MARATHONS OR TRAIL RUNNING

45:40 LATEST RESEARCH IN PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR RUNNERS 

49:32 ADVANCEMENTS IN FOOTWEAR FOR RUNNERS

53:14 GLUTE & CALF MUSCLE RESEARCH 

58:21 DESIGNING FOR ULTRA FOOTWEAR

1:02:28 LIGHTNING ROUND OF QUICK-ANSWER QUESTIONS

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

NO SINGLE TYPE OF FOOTWEAR IS RIGHT FOR EVERYBODY

EACH MUSCLE FIBER IS BUILT TO DO ONE THING IN ONE DIRECTION

STAND AT THE FINISH LINE IF YOU WANT TO GET MOTIVATED TO RUN

RUNING IS A ONE-LEGGED SPORT; DON’T HAVE BOTH LEGS ON GROUND AT THE SAME TIME 

 

Connect With Zac Marion Online: 

Facebook - Instagram

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