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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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Aug 22, 2018

COACH JENNY SHOW- EPISODE 44 - COACH JENNY - The 7 Most Common Long Run Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Jenny Hadfield, aka Coach Jenny, is a running and fitness expert and adventurepreneur who inspires every day mortals to run their best lives and earn beautiful views. She’s been called the coach of this generation. From her background in corporate fitness to becoming the co-founder of a large multi-sport training company, a best-selling author, and a popular Runner’s World columnist, Coach Jenny has influenced thousands of runners, walkers and fitness enthusiasts for over twenty years.

TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

5:00 MISTAKE #1: RUNNING TOO FAR TOO SOON

6:57 MISTAKE #2: RUNNING TOO FAST

9:31 MISTAKE #3: RUNNING BY PACE AND NOT EFFORT

13:46 MISTAKE #4: TOO MANY LONG RUNS BACK TO BACK

17:09 MISTAKE #5: RUN NING TOO MANY MILES

19:24 MISTAKE #6: PLAYING LONG RUN CATCH-UP

22:06 MISTAKE #7: INADEQUATE OR EXCESSIVE SUGAR FUELING

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

You body doesn’t know pace, it knows effort. 

Run at a pace which allows you to have a conversation as you run.

Let your training plan flow naturally with the rhythm of your life. 

Target 30-60 grams of carbohydrates per hour for runs over an hour.

Keep it simple when fueling for endurance. 

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

COACH JENNY TRAINING PLANS 

COACH JENNY RUNNING VACATIONS

 

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:  COACH JENNY

Jenny holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Health Promotion and a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science. Using what she learned in her years of coaching, Coach Jenny developed the Flow-Based Training System℠ that teaches runners to train with the rhythm of their body and their life to successfully reach their goals. 

Jenny has competed in running and adventure races all over the world including Mark Burnett’s Eco-Challenge Expedition Race, the Boston Marathon, the Antarctica Marathon, Rim-to-Rim at the Grand Canyon and the Inca Trail Marathon. Whether it’s through her writing, speaking, coaching, or adventure travel, Jenny Hadfield is one of the most influential and relatable health and fitness experts in the world.

 

Connect With Coach Jenny:

Official Website - Facebook - Twitter - YouTube

Aug 8, 2018

COACH JENNY - EPISODE 43 - GILAD JACOBS - Recover Like the Pro’s with NormaTec CEO Gilad Jacobs

Gilad Jacobs is the CEO of Boston-based NormaTec Industries, a global leader in medical and sports technology.  The son of NormaTec’s founder, Dr. Jacobs, Gilad saw incredible potential in harnessing the science behind his mother’s work, and customizing it to benefit athletes, leading him to grow it from a small medical device company into the revolutionary sports and medicine company that it is today.

I’ve used the Normatec Recovery System for years and I think it is the coolest recovery product around. In this episode, we talk about its origin in the medical world, how it made its way to the sports industry with pro endurance athletes, and how it works to help athletes recover and perform better.

TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

1:41 HOW GILAD STARTED IN THE INDUSTRY

8:33 HOW LOWER COSTS BRINGS TECH TO MORE ATHLETES

14:21 NORMATEC PROTOCOL FOR WARM-UP vs RECOVERY

20:10 HOW NORMATEC COMPARES TO OTHER RECOVERY STRATEGIES

26:26 UTILIZING NORMATEC WHEN TRAVELING 

30:08 HOW PRO ATHLETE INPUT HAS SHAPED NORMATEC

33:26 NORMATEC’S USAGE IN THE MLB, NBA, & NHL

38:18 HOW CAN SOMEONE TEST NORMATEC FOR THEMSELVES?

41:10 WHAT ARE NORMATEC’S PLANS FOR THE FUTURE?

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Rapid recovery technology is the next frontier of sports medicine.
 
You don’t have to be injured to utilize dynamic compression technology.
 
Increasing circulation through massage removes lactic acids, and metabolites. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

https://www.normatecrecovery.com

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:  GILAD JACOBS

Mr. Gilad Jacobs serves as Vice President of Sports Medicine at NormaTec Industries, LP. Mr. Jacobs leads NormaTec's Sports Medicine division, which he established in 2007, and is responsible for sales to pro teams, top college and Olympic programs, and elite and amateur athletes. He completed an undergraduate degree in Communications at the University of Pittsburgh.

Connect With Gilad Jacobs:

Official Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram 

Jul 25, 2018

COACH JENNY SHOW - EPISODE 42 - Running Strong with Keith Hanson

Keith Hanson is the co-author of two books, the Hanson’s Marathon Method and the Hanson’s Half Marathon Method. Keith is co-founder of the Olympic Development Program - the Hanson’s-Brooks Distance Project and the Hanson’s Running Shop in Rochester Hills Michigan, where he and his brother Kevin train professional and amateur runners. 

 Their insights into their individual athletes and coaching philosophies have enabled athletes like Desi Linden and Brian Sell to successfully compete on the world's greatest running stage. And we certainly saw evidence of this in the Boston Marathon with Desi’s incredible win!

 TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

1:05 - HOW KEITH BEGAN RUNNING

4:59 - TURNING RUNING INTO A BUSINESS

13:30 - BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF RUNNERS

15:47 - THE IMPORTANCE OF PATIENCE WITH YOUR TRAINING

20:49 - HOW DOES KEITH CHOOSE HIS ATHLETES?

28:54 - WHY MICHIGAN IS A GOOD BASE FOR TRAINING

33:35 - COURSE SIMULATION STRATEGIES

37:58 - DESI LINDEN’S 2018 BOSTON MARATHON STRATEGY

44:19 - KEITH HANSON’S TIPS FOR BEGINNER MARATHON RUNNERS

49:22 - ENERGY CONSERVATION STRATEGIES FOR MARATHONS 

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Patience and persistence in training is essential, to realizing your potential.

Running a marathon isn’t about being fast, it’s about being efficient.

Runners MUST be smart in the first half of a marathon.

Worry about only controlling controllable factors.  

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Hanson’s Running - Coaching Services

Hanson’s Marathon Method (Book)

Hanson’s Half-Marathon Method (Book)

Keith Hanson Runner’s World Interview

Marathon Training, Minus the Long Run (NY Times)

 

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:  KEITH HANSON

Education: Michigan State Univeristy – Graduated 1987 Bachelor of Arts

Materials and Logistics Management

 

Running Background

Completed Detroit Free Press Marathon 1978 at age of 13 in 3:20:01 and

Maryland Marathon 1979 at 14 in 2:59:29.

High School personal bests of 9:39 3200 meter

Collegiate Michigan State University 3000 8:23 5000 14:36 10000 30:36

Captain Cross Country 1986 and 1987

 

Coaching

1995 – 1999 Harper Woods Notre Dame High School Cross Country Head coach

1999 – Current Coach of Hanson’s Running Shop Olympic Development program

 

Program Accomplishments

2001 USATF Club Team Champions

5 Individual qualifiers in 2001 US Track Championships

5 in Top 21 at 2000 US Cross Country winter championships

 

Connect With Keith Hanson Online:

Official Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram 

Jul 11, 2018

COACH JENNY - EPISODE 41 - Running Reinvented with ElliptiGO CEO Bryan Pate

In 2005, during his federal court clerkship, Bryan approached Brent Teal, a friend and former Palomar co-worker, with the idea for the ElliptiGO. In 2008, after three years of working with Brent on designing, developing, and testing prototypes, Bryan left McKinsey to work full-time on the ElliptiGO project. Bryan and Brent co-founded ElliptiGO Inc. at the end of 2008 to commercialize the world’s first elliptical bicycle. As the company CEO, Bryan leads the company’s corporate strategy. 

Bryan is a named inventor on more than twenty issued patents and an accomplished endurance athlete, having completed numerous running, cycling and triathlon events, including Ironman Florida.

 

TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

0:43 HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN ENDURANCE SPORTS?  

6:14 HOW DID ElliptiGO BEGIN?  

12:42 WHY ElliptiGO WAS DESIGNED FOR RUNNERS

18:06 HOW ElliptiGO CREATED A NEW INDUSTRY FOR RUNNERS

21:56 WHY  ELITE RUNNERS ARE USING ElliptiGO AS A PERFORMANCE TOOL

26:34 ElliptiGO’s BENEFITS FOR RUNNERS

28:00 HOW ElliptiGO EMPOWERS RUNNERS TO TRAIN LIKE CYCLISTS 

31:54 USING ElliptiGO FOR CLIMBING TRAINING IN FLAT ENVIRONMENTS

34:28 HOW THE ElliptiGO HAS EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS

43:40 ElliptiGO SUCCESS STORIES FOR EVERYDAY RUNNERS

46:50 THE EMERGING  ElliptiGO COMMUNITY

50:06  THE  COMMUNITY FUELED GROWTH OF ElliptiGO

54:18 HOW CAN SOMEONE TEST RIDE AN ElliptiGO?

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

ElliptiGO was designed to recreate the running experience without impact.

ElliptiGO can provide climbing training in flat environments. 

Lack of impact accelerates a runners recovery system.

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Official ElliptiGO Website

 

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:  BRYAN PATE

Bryan earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Earth Systems from Stanford University in 1995. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. As a Marine Officer, Bryan led a platoon of Scout Snipers during a deployment to the Persian Gulf and also served as an intelligence officer on an admiral’s staff. After the Marines, Bryan accepted a strategic marketing position at semiconductor equipment manufacturer Palomar Technologies, Inc. While at Palomar, Bryan helped lead two new product development efforts. In 2002, Bryan left Palomar to attend Columbia Law School. After graduation he completed a one year federal court clerkship and then joined McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm. 

 

In 2005, during his federal court clerkship, Bryan approached Brent Teal, a friend and former Palomar co-worker, with the idea for the ElliptiGO. In 2008, after three years of working with Brent on designing, developing, and testing prototypes, Bryan left McKinsey to work full-time on the ElliptiGO project. Bryan and Brent co-founded ElliptiGO Inc. at the end of 2008 to commercialize the world’s first elliptical bicycle. As the company CEO, Bryan leads the company’s corporate strategy. 

 

Bryan is a named inventor on more than twenty issued patents and an accomplished endurance athlete, having completed numerous running, cycling and triathlon events, including Ironman Florida.

 

Connect With ElliptiGO Online:

Official Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Private Facebook Group

Jun 27, 2018

COACH JENNY - EPISODE 40 - Let Your Mind Run with Deena Kastor

Deena Kastor is one of the world’s most extraordinary female athletes. Her career is earmarked by her groundbreaking 2004 Olympic Bronze Medal in the marathon in Athens, Greece, which shattered a 20-year medal draught for U.S. women in the event.  Yet, her accomplishments don’t stop there. Deena is currently the American Record Holder in the marathon (2:19:36) and half marathon (1:07:34) and has held American records in a distances from 5K to the marathon. 

Deena’s win at the 2005 Chicago Marathon was highlighted in the inspiring documentary, Spirit of the Marathon. Deena followed that momentum to win the 2006 London marathon which ranked her #1 in the world that year. In 2014 Deena set 5 world masters records in one race during the Philadelphia Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon. Deena has a reputation for bringing her very best self to the starting line while simultaneously inspiring excellence in everyone around her. She did just that with her new book, Let Your Mind Run, A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory.  You can’t help but shift your thoughts to the positive when reading her book. 

 

TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

1:46   WRITING ‘LET YOUR MIND RUN’

8:16   PERSEVERANCE WHEN TEMPTED TO QUIT

13:24 HAVING PATIENCE WITH OUR DEVELOPMENT

14:43 STARTING A MINDFULNESS PRACTICE

20:29 EXCEDING EXPECTATIONS

21:42 RESPONDING TO FEAR WITH COURAGE

23:27 HOW MARATHON RUNNING TEACHES US TO DEAL WITH FEAR 

25:29 THE ROLE VISUALIZATION CAN PLAY FOR RUNNERS 

28:47 THOUGHTS WHILE RACING IN THE 2004 OLYMPICS

34:07 LEARNING FROM OUR INJURIES

40:42 NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF PARENTHOOD

  

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

The principles that make us better athletes also makes us better human beings.

The importance of being critical without being judgmental. 

Shift from the negative to the positive whenever possible. 

There’s a difference between being fit and being healthy.

Meet your fears with courage.  

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory

 

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:  DEENA KASTOR

I have been running since I was 11 years old and have learned over the years that there is no greater influence on success than the power of optimism. When we are positive, we master our physical potential. The power of our own thinking can open doors and elevate our performances. With optimism I have been able to pursue every goal, win medals, earn American and world records, but more importantly, I’ve been able to be resilient in the face of injury and falling short. Optimists are dreamers, believers and solution seekers. I believe that these lessons are universal and not running exclusive.

Connect With Deena Kastor Online:

Official Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram

 

Jun 13, 2018

COACH JENNY SHOW - EPISODE 39 - Strength Train Like Pro Runners with Jason Fitzgerald

Jason Fitzgerald is a USA Track and Field certified coach, 2:39 marathoner, and Men's Running Magazine's 2017 Influencer of the Year. Through the award-winning Strength Running blog, coaching programs, and podcast, he has helped tens of thousands of runners reach new personal bests since 2010. 

TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

2:00 HOW INJURIES INFORMED JASON’S STRENGTH RUNNING PHILOSOPHY

4:59 JASON’S PRE-INJURY STRENGTH TRAINING REGIMEN

7:11 THE BENEFITS OF STRENGTH TRAINING FOR RUNNERS

11:43 HOW OFTEN SHOULD ONE STRENGTH TRAIN?

12:10 THE DO’S & DONT’S OF STRENGTH TRAINING FOR RUNNER

17:27 BALANCING STRENGTH & CARDIO TRAINING

19:26 STRENGTH TRAINING TO IMPROVE RUNNING PERFORMANCE 

20:34 HOW ELITE RUNNERS STRENGTH TRAIN TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE

28:09  STRENGTH TRAINING FOR BEGINNER RUNNERS 

31:19. STRENGTH TRAINING WHILE TRAVELING 

33:52 BODY WEIGHT vs WEIGHT TRAINING ROUTINES

36:09 STRENGTH TRAINING FOR HALF MARATHONS

41:54 FAVORITE STRENGTH TRAINING SUCCESS STORIES

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Injury prevention is the #1 reason runners should lift weights.

Strength training twice weekly for 45-60 min each delivers maximal benefits.

Running is an impact sport, it’s you vs the ground.

Runners don’t have to lift more than twice a week.

Lift weights AFTER you run, not before you run.

Take two minutes rest in-between each exercise.  

Strength training delays fatigue.

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Jason’s Training Programs

Jason’s Full Strength Program

Jason’s Free E-mail Strength Training Series

Jason Fitzgerald’s ‘Strength Running Podcast’

 

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:  JASON FITZGERALD 

Jason Fitzgerald is the creator and founder of Strength Running. As a USA Track & Field certified coach, he’s helped thousands of runners race faster, get stronger, and prevent injuries since 2010.

Jason has been running competitively since 1998 and during that time he’s run a 2:39 marathon, beat almost 17,000 other runners to win a Warrior Dash obstacle race, and won many other 5ks, half marathons and marathons.

Jason also hosts of the Strength Running podcast, and is a member of the Greatist Expert Network, and his book Running for Health & Happiness debuted as an instant Amazon bestseller.

Jason is the 2017 Men’s Running Influencer of the Year and my coaching advice has been featured in most major media publications like Runner’s World, Competitor, Forbes, Lifehacker, Health Magazine, Business Insider, Fitness and many more.

Connect With Jason Fitzgerald Online:

Official Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram

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

Apr 20, 2018

COACH JENNY - EPISODE 35 - BROOKE SCHOHL - THE ADVANCED SWEAT TEST

 

Brooke Schohl is a Registered Sports Dietitian and the owner of Fuel to the Finish Endurance Nutrition Coaching in Scottsdale, Arizona.  She is an avid triathlete, having completed many triathlons of all distances including 3 Ironman races. She integrates that personal experience and knowledge into developing customized, sport-specific fuel plans for her clients.  

 

TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

3:00 WHY SWEAT TESTS ARE IMPORTANT FOR ATHLETES 

5:00 HOW SWEAT TESTS ARE GIVEN

6:16 AGGREGATE SWEAT TESTS RESULTS

8:35 SWEAT RATE VS SWEAT/SODIUM CONCENTRATIONS

10:10 HYDRATION SUCCESS STORIES 

13:14 SODIUM LOSS SYMPTOMS 

15:24 WHAT SHOULD HIGH SODIUM SWEATERS DO?

17:32 DECODING SWEAT TEST RESULTS 

20:15 WHEN TO IMPLEMENT A SODIUM REPLACEMENT PLAN

22:11 HOW CLIMATE DIFFERENCES IMPACT HYDRATION STRATEGIES

25:25 SELF-TESTING YOUR SODIUM LEVELS

28:00 RACE vs TRAINING PRELOAD PROTOCOLS 

33:50 SODIUM CITRATE vs SODIUM CHLORIDE

36:47 HYDRATION TIPS FOR TRAINING IN ONE CLIMATE; PERFORMING IN ANOTHER

44:04 TOTAL HOURLY SODIUM REPLACEMENT NEEDS

46:44 FUELING MUSCLES FOR TRAINING & RACES 

48:41 METABOLIC EFFICIENCY FUELING  

52:14 BALANCING OUR INTAKE OF CARBS, PROTEIN, & FAT 

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

SWEAT TESTS MEASURE SWEAT/SODIUM CONCENTRATIONS

90% OF SWEAT TEST PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT CONSUMING ENOUGH SODIUM

WORKOUTS OVER 2-3 HOURS SHOULD HAVE A SODIUM REPLACEMENT PLAN  

SODIUM CITRATE IS AN ALKALINE; SODIUM CHLORIDE IS ACIDIC

 

WEBSITES & ARTICLES MENTIONED:

Fuel To The Finish - Official Website

Precision Hydration - Official Website

Take Precision Hydration’s Free Online Sweat Test to get a personalized hydration strategy with advice on what, when and how much to drink:

 

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:

Brooke Schohl - Founder, Fuel to the Finish Endurance Nutrition Coaching

 

Brooke Schohl is a triathlete's dietitian who provides customized nutrition services for endurance athletes. Brooke is also a 3-time Ironman. She provide endurance athletes personalized nutrition plans/coaching that improve performance and overall health! Offerings include current diet assessment, specialized meal plans, and training/racing fuel and hydration plans.

 

Connect With Brooke Schohl Online:

Official Website - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - Linked-In Profile

Mar 16, 2018

EP/34 - How to Hydrate for Optimal Health and Performance with Sports Scientist Andy Blow

 

Coach Jenny and Andy Blow the founder of Precision Hydration discuss the essential role hydration plays in the life of athletes. Recommendations and strategies for how to properly hydrate and fuel for marathon runners and Ironman competitions are explored along with important information on how athletes should recognize and cater to their unique hydration needs.

 

TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

 

4:26 TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR F1 DRIVERS

6:02 HYDRATION PACKS FOR F1 DRIVERS

7:47 THE IMPORTANCE OF HYDRATION

9:38 STARTING THE PRECISION HYDRATION COMPANY

10:38 HOW MUCH HYDRATION IS APPROPRIATE? 

12:51 WHY IS SODIUM SO IMPORTANT?

20:36 HOW ATHLETES DETERMINE HYDRATION & SODIUM NEEDS

23:23 SEASONAL VARIATION IN HYDRATION

24:56 HYDRATION GOAL SETTING

28:09 HOW THIRST WORKS

32:20 WHEN THIRST CUES FAIL ATHLETES

34:54 PROFESSIONAL HYDRATION ASSESSMENTS

37:45 GENETIC ASPECTS OF SODIUM CONCENTRATION

39:58 HYDRATION PRELOADING

41:58 HYDRATION RECOMMENDATIONS

44:11 HYDRATION STRATEGIES

47:42 HYDRATION FOR MARATHON RUNNERS

49:04 FUELING FOR AN IRONMAN

59:35 FUELING & HYDRATION NEEDS DEFINED

54:42 CRAMP REDUCTION STRATEGIES

59:28 RECOGNIZING OPTIMAL HYDRATION

1:00:44 ADJUSTING HYDRATION STRATEGIES AS ATHLETES AGE

1:04:19 HOW MENSTRUATION IMPACTS HYDRATION

1:07:57 DRINKING ALCOHOL BEFORE A RACE?

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

- Hydration needs are unique to the individual

- Hydration strategies should change as athletes age

- Primary needs for fueling and hydration are water, salt, and sugar (calories).

 

SPECIAL OFFER

Use the code COACHJENNY to receive a free box/tube of Precision Hydration. Simply add the COACHJENNY code at check out at PrecisionHydration.com to receive up to $13.99 of product to test on your next training workout (shipping rates apply).

 

WEBSITES & ARTICLES MENTIONED:

 

Precision Hydration - Official Website

 

Take the free online Sweat Test to get a personalized hydration strategy with advice on what, when and how much to drink.

 

Why sodium is important to perform at your best.

 

How to start hydrated and why that’s so important.

 

Why athletes cramp up and how to avoid it.

 

 

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:

 

Andy Blow

Founder, Precision Hydration

 

Andy Blow has a few top 10 Ironman and 70.3 finishes and an Xterra World Age Group title to his name. He founded Precision Hydration to help athletes solve their hydration issues. He has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science and was once the Team Sports Scientist for Benetton and Renault F1 teams.

 

Connect With Andy Blow Online:

Official Website - Twitter Profile - Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn Profile

Mar 2, 2018

Coach Jenny and Jocelyn Vande Velde the City Bike Brand Manager of Trek Bikes discuss the future of bikes and how women are transforming the marketplace and the types of products being created. The benefits and different types of E-Bikes are also explored and Jocelyn announces Trek’s new Gravel Bike “Checkpoint” along with a news update on Trek’s Global Women’s Summit. 

 

TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

5:46 TIPS FOR COMMUTING ON YOUR BIKE

8:45 WHAT TO WEAR WHEN COMMUTING

11:06 SECURITY TIPS FOR LOCKING BIKES

13:57 E-BIKES

17:48 E-BIKE BENEFITS

29:49 E-BIKE ETIQUETTE

30:13 E-BIKE TYPES & SYSTEMS

33:14 MOST POPULAR E-BIKE IN THE TREK LINE

36:06 MOTHERHOOD & EXERCISE

39:44 THE VANDE VELDE FAMILY

43:28 TREK’S GLOBAL WOMAN’S SUMMIT

46:36 CUSTOMIZATIONS FOR WOMEN

50:45 TREK’S NEW GRAVEL BIKE “CHECKPOINT”

52:44 GRAVEL RIDING

 

Key Takeaways:

- E-bikes allow us to explore areas which were previously inaccessible.

- E-bikes expand the number of people who are able to commute to work

- E-bikes empower people who are using the assist to rehab injuries.

- Trek Launches New Gravel Bike “CheckPoint”

 

Website’s Mentioned:

People For Bikes

Trek’s Checkpoint Gravel Bike

Trek Women - Bikes & Apparel

 

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:

Jocelyn Vande Velde

Global Brand Manager, City Bikes

Trek Bicycle Corporation

 

After 20 years of riding Trek bikes, I'm proud to be responsible for crafting and communicating the right message, at the right time, to the right audience to gain share and more fans of our Hybrid, Electric and Adventure bikes! 

 

-Marketing management of the largest volume and profit category in the business

-Research and understand the current business and brand realities for city bicycles worldwide

-Craft and execute a marketing plan with a simple, clear message to -best capitalize on opportunities

-Launch new products to all channels including media, retailers and consumers

-Hone our digital strategy to the City bike customer via email, Trekbikes.com, social, SEO and analytics

-Develop and maintain endemic and non-endemic media relationships

-Direct photography, videography and advertising in all forms

-Provide product information, training and sales collateral/POP to retailers and sales team 

-Collaborate with City core team of product, design and engineering staff

 

Accomplishments:

-Achieved sales goals for the Super Commuter+ launch via European and NYC media events, retailer and sales support, demo programs and events, digital tactics, inspired creative and more

-To date, launched 8 new, incredibly successful bikes and 4 major bike line updates

-One of the key leaders on Trek's most fiscally strong teams 

Jocelyn’s entire career has been spent in lifestyle-driven and outdoor industries. Her expertise lies in marketing tactics/strategies, cross functional leadership, consumer experience, international business, management, relationship development/seeding influencers, sales tool creation, product training, e-Learning, event production and B2B/B2C. 

 

Connect With Jocelyn Online:

Official Website - LinkedIn Profile - Twitter Profile

 

Feb 16, 2018

Coach Jenny and Pamela Bede discuss how to improve nutritional foundations for 2018. This episode will help you create and improve your fitness, nutrition, and strength goals for those looking to lose weight, improve energy, health, and performance. 

Pamela Bede is a certified specialist in sports dietetics, a nutrition spokesperson, industry strategist, freelancer, and consultant. She specializes in writing and speaking about sports nutrition, weight management, and wellness.  Through her work with publications such as Runner's World, and through individual outreach, Pamela impacts the lives of athletes and nutrition clients and helps them to optimize nutritional status and improve performance through nutrition. 

TIMELINE HIGHLIGHTS:

0:00  INTRODUCTION

2:09  PAM BEDE INTERVIEW

3:21 TIPS FOR PRENATAL NUTRITION

5:51 FINAL TRIMESTER PREPERATIONS

7:30 ADVICE FOR NEW MOMS

9:02 ESTABLISHING NUTRITIONAL FOUNDATIONS

9:56 NUTRITION AND WEIGHT LOSS GOALS

14:20 REMEDIES FOR WEIGHT LOSS DIFFICULTIES

16:03 RESTING METABOLIC ASSESSMENTS

18:18 LOSING WEIGHT AT 2,200 CALORIES PER DAY

19:55 COMMON WEIGHT LOSS MISTAKES

24:51 IMPROVING ENERGY & OVERALL HEALTH

27:16 MANAGING CRAVINGS

32:26 OPTIMIZING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

35:44 FLUCTUATIONS IN HYDRATION STATUS

38:42 HYDRATION GOALS

39:25 UNDER-FUELING HAZARDS

40:30 PERFORMANCE GOALS vs WEIGHT LOSS GOALS

43:20 MENOPAUSAL NUTRITION

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

- Supplement to meet your protein needs in first trimester. 

- Essential prenatal nutrients are Iron, Vitamin D, and Calcium.

- 40/30/30 = Calorie intake is 40% Carbs, 30% Proteins, and 30% Fats.

- The importance of nutrient timing, recovery, fueling on the road, and hydration.

- Portion control is essential to weight loss.

- French fries aren’t vegetables. 

 

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:

Pamela Bede is a sports dietitian with Abbott's EAS Sports Nutrition. She works with athletes and coaches to support the development of innovative nutrition products that help active people and athletes of all levels achieve their goals.

 

As a marathoner, triathlete, and dietitian, Pamela knows firsthand the important role nutrition plays in athletic performance. A 21-time marathoner and an Ironman triathlete, Pamela works passionately with athletes, trainers and coach to share nutrition and training insight. She has contributed to multiple books and regularly writes a column, “Fuel School,” published by Runner’s World magazine.

 

Prior to joining Abbott, Pamela was a pediatric clinical dietitian and worked in the areas of pediatric obesity, Type 1 diabetes and general pediatrics. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Miami University and a Master of Science in Medical Dietetics from The Ohio State University.

 

Pamela’s areas of expertise include sports nutrition, diet trends, marathon training, meal planning, recovery nutrition, pregnancy and training, and dietetic counseling.

 

Official Website - Swim, Bike, Run, Eat

Pamela on TwitterLinked-In, & Instagram

Pamela’s FUEL SCHOOL Article Archive on Runner’s World

Runner’s World Run to Lose: A Complete Guide to Weight Loss for Runners

Feb 1, 2018

In this episode, I talk with Barry Siff, the current President of the USA Triathlon Board of Directors about his adventures in triathlons and adventure racing around the world. From Fiji, to Borneo, and Kona Hawaii, Barry discusses how he got into endurance sports and how endurance sports helped him create and maintain a balanced body and mind. Barry also shares his advice for those who wish to become a triathlete. 

Barry Siff has been an integral part of the multi-sport scene since 1986 years as an athlete, race organizer, writer and executive leader. He became active with USA Triathlon in 2009 as Chair of the Race Director Committee and has since been named to the Board of Directors while currently serving as President of the National Governing Body.  In the past year, Barry has been elected to the Executive Boards for both the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and the American Triathlon Confederation (CAMTRI). In addition, he is a USA Triathlon Level 2 Certified Race Director, as well as a Level I Certified Coach.

Thanks for the listen!

 

Jan 19, 2018

Tina Muir is a 2:36 marathoner and Great Britain runner, and the host of the popular Running for Real Podcast.

She shocked the running world in 2017 by taking a hiatus from her running career to focus on starting a family and overcoming amenorrhea. In this episode, we discuss:

  • How Tina rose to success in her running career.
  • Tina's rituals and goal-setting strategies.
  • Her secret that rocked the sports world and changed her life. And her successful journey from amenorrhea to motherhood.

Thanks for the listen!

Jan 4, 2018

Hello friends and welcome to the Coach Jenny Show and a brand new series called Success Warriors. This new series includes podcasts that share the stories of four every day athletes and their journey to achieving success.

These are shorter podcasts that deliver inspiring stories of how they got started, the lessons learned along the way, and tips and tools that helped them succeed.

The Success Warriors podcast includes athletes that I coach, and that are in my Challenge program, which is an annual program membership that includes motivating fitness and healthy habits challenges throughout the year to maintain motivation, teach you how to take the guesswork out of training and fitness, conquer your goals, and support you every step of the way. You can learn all about the Challenge 2018 program and sign up at CoachJenny.com. Use the code “MakeItHappen2018” to save $10 on membership. 

Our final Success Warrior is Carol Smith. She's a wife, mother, corporate spy, themed-costume runner, and METAvivor. The word that I use to describe Carol’s journey is Thrive. With every day, she celebrates life, she brings joy into the world, and inspires others to cherish every moment.

Dec 30, 2017

Hello friends and welcome to the Coach Jenny Show and a brand new series called Success Warriors. This new series includes podcasts that share the stories of four every day athletes and their journey to achieving success.

These are shorter podcasts that deliver inspiring stories of how they got started, the lessons learned along the way, and tips and tools that helped them succeed.

The Success Warriors podcast includes athletes that I coach, and that are in my Challenge program, which is an annual program membership that includes motivating fitness and healthy habits challenges throughout the year to maintain motivation, teach you how to take the guesswork out of training and fitness, conquer your goals, and support you every step of the way. You can learn all about the Challenge 2018 program and sign up at CoachJenny.com. Use the code “MakeItHappen2018” to save $10 on membership. 

The third Success Warrior is Shari Wolf, who is a retired business owner, wife, seasoned runner, and my best friend.

Shari’s journey to success is all about perseverance. I’ve had the pleasure of watching her reach outside her comfort zone and succeed at lots of epic races and adventures, and witness her perseverance as she moved through the one she didn’t. She shares how she went from running 5Ks to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro. We’ve shared conversations over thousands of miles of movement, and I’m happy to share this one with you.

Dec 27, 2017

Hello friends and welcome to the Coach Jenny Show and a brand new series called Success Warriors. This new series includes podcasts that share the stories of four every day athletes and their journey to achieving success.

These are shorter 15-30 min podcasts that deliver inspiring stories of how they got started, the lessons learned along the way, and tips and tools that helped them succeed.

The Success Warriors podcast includes athletes that I coach, and that are in my Challenge program, which is an annual program membership that includes motivating fitness and healthy habits challenges throughout the year to maintain motivation, teach you how to take the guesswork out of training and fitness, conquer your goals, and support you every step of the way. You can learn all about the Challenge 2018 program and sign up at CoachJenny.com. Use the code “MakeItHappen2018” to save $10 on membership.

 

The second Success Warrior is Ed Johnson, who is a father, husband, financial planner, and masters runner. We began working together when he accepted a bid to run in the Boston Marathon two years ago.

The word that I would use to describe Ed’s journey to success is patience. He had to take a few steps back, before he could move forward, and by practicing patience and consistency, he is now, in his 50s is reaching his goals and setting personal records.

Dec 22, 2017

Hello friends and welcome to the Coach Jenny Show and a brand new series called Success Warriors. This new series includes podcasts that share the stories of four every day athletes and their journey to achieving success.

These are shorter 15-30 min podcasts that deliver inspiring stories of how they got started, the lessons learned along the way, and tips and tools that helped them succeed.

The Success Warriors podcast includes athletes that I coach, and that are in my Challenge program, which is an annual program membership that includes motivating fitness and healthy habits challenges throughout the year to maintain motivation, teach you how to take the guesswork out of training and fitness, conquer your goals, and support you every step of the way. You can learn all about the Challenge 2018 program and sign up at CoachJenny.com. Use the code “MakeItHappen2018” to save $10 on membership.

The first Success Warrior is Jodi Friedman who is a mother of twins, wife, business owner, Lululemon Ambassador, and a relatively new runner. Our paths crossed when I began to coach her a year ago.

The one word I would use to describe her journey to success this year is “open.” She was open to changing the way she trained, and it opened a path to learning, discovery, and improvement. I hope you enjoy the show.

 

Dec 9, 2017

On May 6, 2017, three runners attempted to break the two-hour marathon barrier. Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge ran the fastest marathon in history at 2 hours and 25 seconds.

Dr. Phillip Skiba was part of Nike’s scientific team for the Breaking2 project. He is board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine, with a PhD in Exercise Physiology.

He spent several years in the UK as Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Exeter, and developed the equations, algorithms and software systems used by the British Triathlon Federation in their successful quest for gold at the 2012 London Olympics.

Skiba's work is now in use at several Olympic training centers and helps train the fastest runners in the world.

If you haven’t watched the Breaking2 movie, you can do so for free on Youtube.

Although the target sub  2-hour goal wasn’t achieved, the project shows us what is possible, and more importantly, how we can go about improving performance.

There is so much to be learned in this episode. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

We discuss:

Is it possible to break the 2-hour barrier in the marathon?

Why was this project important?

The training variables they focused on with each runner.

What he would do differently next time.

Applications that can be used for every day mortals.

 

Aug 26, 2017

In this episode I share the number one mistake I see runners make this time of year with your long run training. I also talk about how I deal with taper madness and answer two great questions on how to adjust long run schedules a few weeks or months out from the race, and why training by minutes versus miles can be effective.

Thanks for the listen!

Aug 15, 2017

Have you ever wanted something so badly that your mind became your biggest obstacle? In this episode of The Coach Jenny Show, I talk with Boston Bound author and runner Elizabeth Clor about her seven-year journey to overcoming mental barriers and qualifying for the Boston Marathon. 

If you've ever wondered how to break through your obstacles and reach big goals, listen to this conversation. You'll learn the steps she took to reaching her goals, details of her training and race day rituals, how she became a successful self-published author. Enjoy!

[Image Credit: Greg Clor - Anchorage, Alaska]

Jun 15, 2017

In this episode of The Coach Jenny Show, I talk with pro ultra-runner Dylan Bowman, who is the director of endurance for Hypoxico Altitude Training and works with some of the best athletes and sports teams in the world to maximize performance.  

He’s coming off a recent and impressive win at the 100 miles of Istria Ultra-Marathon in Croatia and he shares his insights into his own training, racing long distances at altitude, how professional athletes like Kilian Jornet and other Everest climbers use the Hypoxico Altitude Training to optimize performance, and strategies you can use to perform at your best up high. 

If you've ever wondered how to prepare for a race at altitude or how to use altitude training to improve performance, give this podcast a listen. You'll learn how the leaders in the industry are using altitude training to crush their goals. Enjoy

[Image by Red Bull]

May 27, 2017

Imagine standing at the start line of a race that last six days and your goal is to run as many miles as you can in that period of time. Now imagine 90 degree heat and humidity and wind storms. That is what 65 year old ultra-runner Fran Libasci was up against in her recent quest to tame her fears, and run for days.

Fran started running at the age of 50, and never looked back. She’s run all over the world, in small races at midnight and through the five boroughs of New York City.

I had the pleasure of coaching Fran this season, and a big part of this conversation is about dreaming big, taming fears, training wisely, and setting yourself up for success.

You’ll learn how she navigated her fears to take on this challenge, how she prepared her mind and body to run for 6 days straight, and all the logistics and strategies that went into her successful quest to run 263 miles in 6 days.

Enjoy!

May 18, 2017

Strava CEO Mark Gainey

In this episode of The Coach Jenny Show, I talk with Mark Gainey, CEO of Strava, the social network for athletes. Mark shares the story of how the Strava brand was created, how it evolved its fanatical following (and saved one rider's life), and how Strava empowers a global community of everyday athletes to share their active stories. 

We're super excited to share Mark’s passion for growing the Strava community and what we can expect on the road ahead in this episode. Enjoy!

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