Heather Pech's guest appearances

Heather Pech

Team Shenanigans Podcast: The running podcast that puts fun in your run

The Rambling Runner Podcast

RunChats with @RonRunsNYC

Nick Symmonds

Marcus Brown

Karen Howe

Susan Loken

Melissa Malani

Zach Ripley

Michelle Baxter

Leah Jantzen

Diane Neubauer

Tim Rossi

Amanda Brooks

Stefanie Flippin

Matt Fitzgerald

Ron Romano

Amy Natalini

OwlTail

In February of 2021, Heather Pech tore a portion of her plantar fascia and it took until September 2021 before she could run again. It was a physically and emotionally exhausting journey. It was 1.5 years since her last race and 3 years since she toed the line at Boston. "I started to run 3 or 4 weeks before and just had so much gratitude. Pure, unalloyed delight that I could run. I wanted to Forest Gump. I wanted to run all day. Everywhere. Fast. I ran 3 or 4 workouts leading into Boston that were the fastest of my life. I had been deprived of running and was rediscovering the possibility. I stepped into the Boston corral with confidence I was whole, calmness that I didn't have anything to prove, overwhelming gratitude, and hope from a conversation with coach James McKirdy. And that's kind of powerful stuff!" Heather ran 3:03:47 this year at age 60, setting the Age Group course record, breaking the GOAT Joan Benoit Samuelson's previous mark. Her Age Grade Score is 99.88%, which equates to a 2:15 Marathon! Mind. Officially. Blown. Heather is now a 4-time Boston Marathon Age Division winner!  We Discuss: -the influence of her dad—how he is still out there racing with her and how Heather can feel his presence and has seen him fly by on runs -the role Heather's family plays, what it means to have them out there on the course in Boston cheering and supporting -her team that keeps her healthy -how being coached by James McKirdy has freed her up as an athlete to be her best -the advice she gives to her athletes and how they kept her going when she was sidelined with injury: "Anything is possible if you commit, if you are relentless in the pursuit. We limit ourselves. If you think about who you want to be and take action, make choices, stay curious, and fearless, and are open to the possibilities... well, then we can truly find our best!" -nutrition and fueling—how making big changes with UCAN has been a game-changer -what's next... chasing more AR's and WR's.  I'm so INSPIRED by Heather's running journey and all the great nuggets she shared! I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did!  If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on.  Connect With Heather: Instagram: @heatherpech  Connect With Ron: Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc Podcast Instagram: @runchats_with_ronrunsnyc Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com  ----  Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com Social: @_margittai  © 2022 Ron Romano

In February of 2021, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heatherpech/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heather Pech</a> tore a portion of her plantar fascia and it took until September 2021 before she could run again. It was a physically and emotionally exhausting journey. It was 1.5 years since her last race and 3 years since she toed the line at Boston. "I started to run 3 or 4 weeks before and just had so much gratitude. Pure, unalloyed delight that I could run. I wanted to Forest Gump. I wanted to run all day. Everywhere. Fast. I ran 3 or 4 workouts leading into Boston that were the fastest of my life. I had been deprived of running and was rediscovering the possibility. I stepped into the Boston corral with confidence I was whole, calmness that I didn't have anything to prove, overwhelming gratitude, and hope from a conversation with coach James McKirdy. And that's kind of powerful stuff!" Heather ran 3:03:47 this year at age 60, setting the Age Group course record, breaking the GOAT <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joanbenoitsamuelson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joan Benoit Samuelson's</a> previous mark. Her Age Grade Score is 99.88%, which equates to a 2:15 Marathon! Mind. Officially. Blown. Heather is now a 4-time Boston Marathon Age Division winner! We Discuss: -the influence of her dad—how he is still out there racing with her and how Heather can feel his presence and has seen him fly by on runs -the role Heather's family plays, what it means to have them out there on the course in Boston cheering and supporting -her team that keeps her healthy -how being coached by James McKirdy has freed her up as an athlete to be her best -the advice she gives to her athletes and how they kept her going when she was sidelined with injury: "Anything is possible if you commit, if you are relentless in the pursuit. We limit ourselves. If you think about who you want to be and take action, make choices, stay curious, and fearless, and are open to the possibilities... well, then we can truly find our best!" -nutrition and fueling—how making big changes with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genucan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UCAN</a> has been a game-changer -what's next... chasing more AR's and WR's. I'm so INSPIRED by Heather's running journey and all the great nuggets she shared! I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did! If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on. Connect With Heather: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heatherpech/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@heatherpech</a> Connect With Ron: Personal Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ronrunsnyc</a> Podcast Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runchats_with_ronrunsnyc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@runchats_with_ronrunsnyc</a> Facebook: <a href="https://fb.me/runchats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fb.me/runchats</a> Website: <a href="https://ronrunsnyc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ronrunsnyc.com</a> ---- Produced by: <a href="mailto:david@inpostmedia.com">David Margittai</a> | <a href="https://www.inpostmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In Post Media</a> Website: <a href="https://www.inpostmedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.inpostmedia.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:david@inpostmedia.com">david@inpostmedia.com</a> Social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_margittai/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_margittai</a> © 2022 Ron Romano

Heather Pech - Channeling Grit, Gratitude, & Hope to a 3:03 Boston Course Record! | RunChats Ep.84

Carrie Tollefson

Megan Landmeier

In this three segment episode we are joined by some amazing individuals. Megan Landmeier describes what it was like to run the virtual 5k and 10k on her balcony in Bogota, Colombia. Elite masters runner, and McKirdy Trained running coach, Heather Pech shares her insights into how we can all run our best half-marathon next weekend and anytime in the future. Finally, Carrie Tollefson provides her trademark optimism and wit when describing the Running Podcasters Challenge. Carrie has finished third in each of the first two races and we talk about what it's like for someone who was previously one of the top runners in the world to compete in these unique virtual circumstances.Sponsors:Thanks to sponsor SynchroKnit Powered by Wigwam for making this race free to you all. Make sure you support and head over to http://www.synchroknit.com to find a new pair for your next run. Enter in code VIRTUAL25 to receive 25% off and follow them @synchroknitpoweredbywigwam.Over the past 4+ years McKirdy Trained has developed into a leader in the online coaching world. We've assembled the best coaches in the country to help our athletes develop, achieve, and now in these times... adapt. We work with athletes of all ability (from all over the world) in their quest to accomplish their dreams. We are honored to sponsor the Rambling Runner Race Series. To help bring the global running community together and to lead you in these turbulent times - https://www.mckirdytrained.com.Trusted by some of the world's best endurance athletes, including USA Cycling, Athletic Greens is the all-in-one daily drink to support better health and peak performance. Developed from a nutrient-dense blend of 75 vitamins, minerals and whole food sourced ingredients, Athletic Greens is a greens powder engineered to help fill the nutritional gaps in your diet and improve your everyday performance by addressing the four pillars of health - energy, recovery, gut health and immune support. Get 20 Free Serving with your first purchase by going to athleticgreens.com/rambling.Follow Matt:Instagram - @rambling_runnerTwitter - @rambling_runnerRambling Runner Run Club on StravaNewsletterPatreonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this three segment episode we are joined by some amazing individuals. Megan Landmeier describes what it was like to run the virtual 5k and 10k on her balcony in Bogota, Colombia. Elite masters runner, and McKirdy Trained running coach, Heather Pech shares her insights into how we can all run our best half-marathon next weekend and anytime in the future. Finally, Carrie Tollefson provides her trademark optimism and wit when describing the Running Podcasters Challenge. Carrie has finished third in each of the first two races and we talk about what it's like for someone who was previously one of the top runners in the world to compete in these unique virtual circumstances. Sponsors: Thanks to sponsor SynchroKnit Powered by Wigwam for making this race free to you all. Make sure you support and head over to <a href="http://www.synchroknit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.synchroknit.com</a> to find a new pair for your next run. Enter in code VIRTUAL25 to receive 25% off and follow them @synchroknitpoweredbywigwam. Over the past 4+ years McKirdy Trained has developed into a leader in the online coaching world. We've assembled the best coaches in the country to help our athletes develop, achieve, and now in these times... adapt. We work with athletes of all ability (from all over the world) in their quest to accomplish their dreams. We are honored to sponsor the Rambling Runner Race Series. To help bring the global running community together and to lead you in these turbulent times - <a href="https://www.mckirdytrained.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mckirdytrained.com</a>. Trusted by some of the world's best endurance athletes, including USA Cycling, Athletic Greens is the all-in-one daily drink to support better health and peak performance. Developed from a nutrient-dense blend of 75 vitamins, minerals and whole food sourced ingredients, Athletic Greens is a greens powder engineered to help fill the nutritional gaps in your diet and improve your everyday performance by addressing the four pillars of health - energy, recovery, gut health and immune support. Get 20 Free Serving with your first purchase by going to <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/rambling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">athleticgreens.com/rambling</a>. Follow Matt: Instagram - @rambling_runner Twitter - @rambling_runner Rambling Runner Run Club on Strava Newsletter Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#227 - Virtual Race Recap & Preview: Carrie Tollefson, Heather Pech, and Megan Landmeier

In this episode, Caryn introduces us to her friend and running coach, elite runner Heather Pech. After a very successful business career, including stints as CEO of Polo Jeans and Nine West, Heather has found great success as a masters [...] The post Podcast Episode 147 – Elite Runner Heather Pech appeared first on Team Shenanigans.

In this episode, Caryn introduces us to her friend and running coach, elite runner Heather Pech. After a very successful business career, including stints as CEO of Polo Jeans and Nine West, Heather has found great success as a masters [...] The post <a href="http://teamshenanigans.org/147-elite-runner-heather-pech/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Episode 147 – Elite Runner Heather Pech</a> appeared first on <a href="http://teamshenanigans.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Team Shenanigans</a>.

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