#93: From Struggling Runner to Racing Success with Heidi Moreno

Heidi Moreno, a newby endurance runner and talented illustrator, shares her transformation from beginner to finishing half marathons, and her first marathon and 50K. Through low heart rate training, journaling, and community support, she discovered not just faster times and longer distances, but deeper personal growth and renewed creativity along the way. Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: http://bit.ly/Flo-YT If you'd like to learn more about the Personal Best Running coaching program, check https://www.PBprogram.com/ Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f5DBINpRv78 CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Zone 2 Breakthrough 0:44 - Heidi's running journey 2:46 - How Heidi started running 8:33 - Discovering low heart rate training 19:57 - How Heidi journals to improve her running 24:34 - Overcoming tough spots with mantras and mental strength 30:00 - Heidi's advice for beginners and support networks 36:16 - How Heidi fuels for her runs 39:53 - How Heidi overcame frustrations with low heart rate training 44:59 - Mental aspects of low heart rate training 48:09 - Advice for athletes starting out low heart rate training 51:05 - How running helps Heidi in her personal and work life 54:30 - Where to find Heidi 55:10 - Preparing for the LA marathon and future goals 55:58 - How to become a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete? FIND HEDI MORENO HERE: ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidiroo_art/ ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/120156418 ► Website: https://heidiroo.com/ LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► Book - Working From Home with a Cat by Heidi Moreno: https://amzn.to/4iPMwn5 ► Book - Luna Oscura by Heidi Moreno: https://amzn.to/3P6qpLw ► Download the Free Low Heart Rate Training Guide: https://extramilest.com/subscribe/ ► Low Heart Rate Training video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taO8kKsx448 ► Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://visit.pfandh.com/FLO15 ► Path Projects: https://pathprojects.com/flo YOU CAN FIND ME, COACH FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► Our Personal Best Coaching Program that Heidi is part of: https://www.pbprogram.com/ ► Free Weekly Running Newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/florisgierman ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Website: https://extramilest.com/ ► Website: https://pathprojects.com/flo ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/ Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases." Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way. ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. More info about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com . SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT