818. Jordan Hogan, Hogan Performance Coach, 2:20:57 Marathoner, & Mom-to-Be
Digest
This podcast features Jordan Hogan, a former professional runner and soon-to-be mother, discussing her experiences with pregnancy, running, and coaching. She details her year-long journey to conceive, the challenges of early pregnancy, and how she's adapted her running training, emphasizing the importance of listening to her body. Jordan shares resources she's used, including podcasts and connections with other pregnant endurance athletes, highlighting the lack of readily available information for pregnant runners. She describes her current self-coached training plan, which includes adjustments for pregnancy, focusing on maintaining a healthy heart rate and incorporating strength training. The conversation also touches on her relationship with her husband, Ryan, their shared love for Wordle, and the creation of their coaching business, Hogan Performance. Jordan reflects on her marathon career, emphasizing resilience and enjoying the journey, and shares memories of competing in the Olympic trials. She discusses her coaching philosophy, emphasizing personalized training plans and mental resilience, and expresses her admiration for Eliud Kipchoge. The podcast concludes with Jordan encouraging listeners to run, emphasizing that she's never regretted a run, even difficult ones, and advising starting small and focusing on the positive feelings running can bring.
Outlines
Introduction and Pregnancy Journey
Allie Feller introduces Jordan Hogan and previews their conversation about pregnancy, running, training, and coaching. Jordan discusses her year-long journey to conceive, early pregnancy challenges, and adapting her running training while emphasizing listening to her body.
Resources and Training During Pregnancy
Jordan shares resources for pregnant runners, details her self-coached training plan (adjustments for pregnancy, heart rate, strength training), and discusses her husband's support.
Personal Life, Wordle, and Hogan Performance
Jordan shares her love story with Ryan, their Wordle obsession, and the creation of their coaching business, Hogan Performance, highlighting its rewarding aspects and personalized approach.
Coaching Philosophy, Marathon Career, and Olympic Trials
Jordan discusses her coaching philosophy (personalized plans, mental resilience), reflects on her successful marathon career and highlights from her professional career, including the Olympic trials.
Pregnancy, Running, and Motivation
Jordan continues discussing running during pregnancy, including adjustments due to weather and new information learned. She shares her dream running partner (Eliud Kipchoge) and discusses the joy and motivation behind running, encouraging listeners to start small and focus on positive feelings.
Podcast Conclusion and Thanks
The host expresses gratitude for Jordan's participation and concludes with well wishes for Jordan and her family.
Keywords
Pregnancy and Running
Information and advice on maintaining a running routine during pregnancy, including training adjustments, listening to the body, and available resources.
Endurance Athlete Coaching
Personalized coaching strategies for endurance athletes, focusing on individual needs, mental resilience, and achieving personal goals.
Hogan Performance
A personalized running coaching business founded by Jordan Hogan and Ryan Hogan, offering training plans and support for runners of all levels.
Marathon Training
Strategies and advice for training for a marathon, including long runs, pacing, mental preparation, and overcoming challenges.
Eliud Kipchoge
A renowned Kenyan long-distance runner, considered one of the greatest marathon runners of all time. Known for his exceptional achievements and inspiring running style.
Wordle
A popular daily word puzzle game; discussion includes strategies, starter words, and the competitive aspect of the game.
Lactation
The process of milk production in mammals, particularly focusing on breastfeeding and the challenges and information surrounding it. Related to postpartum care and maternal health.
Postpartum Recovery
The physical and emotional recovery period following childbirth. Includes aspects like breastfeeding, physical fitness, and mental well-being.
Pregnancy and Exercise
The topic of physical activity during pregnancy, including the benefits, considerations, and adjustments needed to maintain a healthy exercise routine while pregnant.
Q&A
What advice would you give to other runners who are considering getting pregnant or are currently pregnant and want to continue running?
Listen to your body, find supportive resources (other pregnant athletes, podcasts), and don't be afraid to adjust your training plan as needed. Remember that pregnancy is a marathon, not a sprint.
How has your experience as a professional runner shaped your approach to coaching?
Her experience has taught her the importance of personalized training, mental resilience, and the holistic approach to athletic performance, considering the athlete's life outside of running.
What are your goals for the future, both in coaching and potentially in returning to competitive running?
She aims to grow Hogan Performance, adding more coaches and expanding their services. Regarding competitive running, she's open to a return but without pressure, focusing on enjoying the process and seeing what her body can do post-pregnancy.
What is your favorite aspect of coaching?
She loves the personalized aspect of coaching, tailoring training plans to individual needs and helping athletes achieve their goals while also supporting their mental and emotional well-being.
What advice would you give to pregnant women who want to continue running?
Listen to your body, start small (even 5-10 minutes), and be grateful for every run you can manage. Don't be afraid to stop if you need to, but most days, running will improve your mood and overall well-being.
How has your perspective on running changed during pregnancy?
Jordan's perspective has shifted from focusing on performance to appreciating the simple act of running and being grateful for the opportunity to exercise each day, given the uncertainties of pregnancy.
Who is your biggest running inspiration, and why?
Eliud Kipchoge, due to his exceptional achievements and inspiring running style. Jordan admires his dedication and the way he approaches the sport.
What's one key takeaway you want listeners to remember about running?
Never regret a run. Even tough runs lead to a sense of accomplishment and pride. Just start, and see how it makes you feel.
Show Notes
"In life and in marathons, whoever can overcome those challenges the best — it's not about not having challenges, because you are going to have them — it's about responding to them, being resilient, learning from them, inspiring other people, and sharing that with others."
Jordan Hasay competed at her first Olympic Trials when she was in high school. After graduating, she attended the University of Oregon, where she became an 18-time All American. She immediately signed with Nike to kick off her professional track career. When Jordan transitioned to marathoning, she had immediate success, debuting at the 2017 Boston Marathon where she finished third and broke the record for the fastest marathon debut by an American woman (2:23 ). That fall, Jordan raced the Chicago Marathon, where she again finished third, running 2:20:57 .
Now, life looks a little for Jordan — now Jordan Hogan — and her husband, Ryan. They are the founders of Hogan Performance, and Jordan is finding new joy in this chapter of life as a coach. She's also 35 weeks pregnant with their first child! In this conversation, Jordan talks about pregnancy expectations vs. reality, and about whether or not she hopes to someday return to competing.
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In this episode:
- How Jordan is feeling at 34 weeks pregnant (4:55 )
- How Jordan met her now-husband, Ryan Hogan (16:00 )
- All about Hogan Performance, the transition away from professional running, and why Jordan loves coaching (28:50 )
- On staying connected to the sport after competing professionally (41:00 )
- What Jordan remembers most about training for her first marathon, the 2017 Boston Marathon, where she finished third (44:00 )
- How Jordan reflects on her marathon experiences and how they have shaped her beyond the roads (48:25 )
- On competing at the Olympic Trials while in high school (53:10 )
- Jordan's pro running highlight reel (55:50 )
- On returning to professional running (59:00 )
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