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Despite facing years of setbacks, countless medical consultations, a persistent cycle of injuries, managing 4 kids, and reaching the milestone of turning 40, Jaci Schuerholz made a courageous choice: she decided to stop searching for perfect solutions and simply start again.

If you've battled injuries or health challenges, felt frustration with your body, experienced feelings of being lost in motherhood, lost sight of your self-worth, struggled with ego impeding your happiness, or been weighed down by mom guilt—this conversation is for you.

I first connected with Jaci years ago when we were both grappling with persistent hamstring and quad injuries. Jaci's injury came shortly after she achieved a remarkable 2:52 at the Boston Marathon, just as she felt she was hitting her stride. Despite her efforts, answers continued to elude her.

Jaci oscillated between the desire to run at her previous level and the temptation to give up completely. Ultimately, she chose to meet herself where she was, rediscovering the joy of the sport in the process.

We discuss:

🌀Her battle with injuries and trying to find an answer,

🌀How she rediscovered her sense of self and self-worth in motherhood,

🌀Her journey to find joy in running again,

🌀 The prevalence of mom guilt in today’s society,

🌀And reflections on our recent marathon experiences, which we just completed before this recording.

RESOURCES:

🌀 IG: jaci429

🌀 Running store: @charmcityrun

🌀 Run coach: @runningexplained, @nklastava

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Whitney Heins is a mom of 2, a lifelong runner, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, and founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com. When training for her first marathon as a mom, she found a dearth of information related to running and motherhood. She also felt extremely isolated as a new mom. As a former TV journalist and a freelance writer she decided to use her skills to fill the void with an online resource and community, called The Mother Runners. Whitney also recognized a need for run coaches who understood the demands of motherhood, so she also became a running coach—unearthing a passion for helping moms reap the rewards and empowerment of running. Coming out of a long injury cycle, she ran a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon in her 40s. She lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband, two kids, and three dogs.

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As summer heats up and long distance and marathon training intensifies for many of us, maintaining proper hydration becomes more crucial than ever. In today’s episode, I chat with Claire Shorenstein, a sports RD and endurance athlete herself, and host of the podcast Eat for Endurance, about essential hydration strategies specifically tailored for runners, especially those tackling the challenges of training in the heat.

We talk about:

🌀Hydration tips before, during and after runs

🌀How to tell much sodium & fluids you actually need

🌀GI issues that are clues to whether hydration or fueling are the culprit

🌀The best products for summer hydration, and so much more.

MORE ABOUT CLAIRE SHORENSTEIN:

Claire Shorenstein is a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian (MS RD CSSD) with over a decade of experience dedicated to helping active individuals achieve their nutrition, health, and fitness goals. A lifelong endurance athlete, she has a particular passion for trail and ultra running..

In addition to her practice, Claire is the host of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, which she launched in 2019.

RESOURCES:

· www.eatforendurance.com

· Eat for Endurance Podcast

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Whitney Heins is a mom of 2, a lifelong runner, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, and founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com. When training for her first marathon as a mom, she found a dearth of information related to running and motherhood. She also felt extremely isolated as a new mom. As a former TV journalist and a freelance writer she decided to use her skills to fill the void with an online resource and community, called The Mother Runners. Whitney also recognized a need for run coaches who understood the demands of motherhood, so she also became a running coach—unearthing a passion for helping moms reap the rewards and empowerment of running. Coming out of a long injury cycle, she ran a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon in her 40s. She lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband, two kids, and three dogs.

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This week, we are getting to hear from Randi Zuckerberg—just a few days after completing the Cocodona 250. That is 250 miles up and over mountains, through the desert, in blistering heat, a lot of this journey done alone.

The fact that anyone wants to do this—CAN do this—is mind-blowing. But the fact that Randi Zuckerberg is doing it—is even more so. Because Randi is yes, THAT Zuckerberg. She was a pioneer at Facebook with her younger brother—and she’s gone on to accomplish so many amazing things. She’s won a Tony. She’s produces shows. Sings. Writes. Hosts a Sirius XM business podcast. Founded a media company. She’s a mom of three children.

Why would she be driven to put herself through something—running ultramarathons—that are at times, so tortuous? What does she get out of it?

Her answer will inspire you and make you think about what happens to us when we CHOOSE HARD.

In this episode, Randi and I unpack:

🌀What you learn about yourself when you choose hard & how running ultras makes her a better mom

🌀The fast escalation of her running career

🌀How her ultra running passion has influenced her kids,

🌀And how she fits her training into her already full life, and so much more!

I know you are going to love our conversation and come away so inspired!

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Randi Zuckerberg is a prominent entrepreneur, author, and media executive, widely recognized for her role as Facebook’s first marketing director, where she significantly contributed to the platform's branding and communication strategies. She is the founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media, a production company that creates content across various platforms, and a Tony Award-winning producer in theater. As a host of her own Sirius XM business podcast, Randi shares valuable insights on entrepreneurship and leadership. Randi is a dedicated mother of three and an avid runner. Her commitment to resilience and personal growth inspires others to embrace challenges and pursue their passions in both their personal and professional lives.

Whitney Heins is a mom of 2, a lifelong runner, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, and founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com. When training for her first marathon as a mom, she found a dearth of information related to running and motherhood. She also felt extremely isolated as a new mom. As a former TV journalist and a freelance writer she decided to use her skills to fill the void with an online resource and community, called The Mother Runners. Whitney also recognized a need for run coaches who understood the demands of motherhood, so she also became a running coach—unearthing a passion for helping moms reap the rewards and empowerment of running. Coming out of a long injury cycle, she ran a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon in her 40s. She lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband, two kids, and three dogs.

• www.themotherrunners.com
• Instagram: @themotherrunners
• YouTube: The Mother Runners
• whitney@themotherrunners.com