Jenene Vernon - Comeback road to the Chicago Marathon - Episode 122

Jenene Vernon shares her journey from hating running to becoming a passionate runner. She grew up dancing and had a strong aversion to running, even withdrawing from a college class that required running a mile. However, after her mother was diagnosed with lung cancer, she decided to participate in a 5K race for a cause and found herself enjoying the experience. The second 5K race solidified her love for running as she saw improvement in her performance. Jenene emphasizes the accessibility of running and the importance of not comparing oneself to others. She also talk about their experiences with injuries, particularly her ACL injury and his road to recovery. They highlight the importance of mental strength and the support they received from the Peloton community. Eric also suggest the idea of a Peloton PT series to provide specialized exercises and stretches for different injuries (Peloton?). Everyone shares their experiences at the Peloton studio and their first Peloton classes thanks to the amazing community that Jenene and her husband Josh built with team Wicked Smart Zone. They talk about the welcoming and supportive community at Peloton and the excitement and nerves they felt during their first visit. They also share some funny and memorable moments, including near Code Brown incidents. Jenene reveals her upcoming challenge of running the Chicago Marathon and fundraising for the Lung Cancer Foundation.

Takeaways

Online dating can lead to meaningful relationships, even on platforms like Tinder.
Moving to a new city can provide opportunities to explore new sports teams and become a fan.
Pets can bring joy and companionship to a relationship.
Common interests and connections, such as Peloton groups and mutual acquaintances, can strengthen relationships.
Personal and professional backgrounds can shape one's interests and hobbies. Online dating can lead to unexpected connections and relationships.
Finding your own limits and pushing yourself can be a rewarding experience.
Participating in themed races can add an element of fun and excitement to running.
Triathlons offer a well-rounded fitness experience with low-impact activities.
It's important to focus on your own progress and not compare yourself to others. Running can be a powerful stress reliever, but it's important to listen to your body and not take it for granted.
Recovering from a major injury requires both physical and mental strength, and it's important to give yourself grace and be patient with the process.
The Peloton community can provide motivation and support during the recovery journey.
Creating a PT series on Peloton for different types of injuries could be a valuable resource for members. Visiting the Peloton studio in New York is an incredible experience
The Peloton community, including instructors and staff, is supportive and kind
Funny moments and mishaps can happen during studio visits
The hosts appreciate the opportunity to bring new people to the studio and build community Jenene is preparing to run her first full marathon in Chicago and is excited and nervous about the experience.
She will be running for a lung cancer foundation in memory of her mom and is motivated by the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of the race.
The Peloton community has been a significant part of Jenene's life, and she appreciates the support and connections she has made through it.
The group chat can be overwhelming, but finding a few people to navigate it with can be helpful.
Jenene plans to overcome her fear of skiing and get back on the slopes in the future.