“It was a new way of falling in love with running for the first time and not seeing it as like a chore or a punishment – it was being there with myself and learning more about myself in a way that I never thought was accessible to me.” – Heidi Moreno on Extramilest Show #93
Heidi Moreno, a newby endurance runner and talented illustrator, shares her transformation from beginner to finishing half marathons, and her first marathon and 50K. We discuss her learnings 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.
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Some of the topics covered:
- 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
- 55:10 – Preparing for the LA marathon and future goals
- 55:58 – How to become a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete?
Heidi is a member of our Personal Best Running Coaching Program. If you’re looking for additional help in your running and health journey, learn more at PBprogram.com
A few quotes from Extramilest Show #93 by Heidi Moreno:
- “Pain cave moments show you what’s deep in your core—what you need to work on. For me, it’s about proving to myself that I belong.”
- “Journaling became a crucial part of my training. It helped me process bad runs and understand what was going on in my life and body. Writing down my fears, my why, and my progress grounded me and gave me courage to keep going.”
- “13 miles is 13 miles, 26 is 26—it doesn’t matter how slow you are. It’s about finishing and enjoying the journey. Letting go of my ego and slowing down helped me fall in love with running again and taught me to be present with myself.
- “Running teaches you to face challenges, appreciate the little wins, and be grateful for what your body can do.”
- “You have to let go of your fear and trust in what you’ve done—the work, the training—it’s all behind you but also with you.”
Cheers,
Floris Gierman
