For someone thats had their fair share of knocks you are always ready with a smile and have an amazing attitude. Will be cheering you on HJ and wishing for you to have it all come together. Fan from Australia.
Heather! And Wattie! The checkerboard shorts and helmet just rock...gotta make this available to your fans, PLEASE! :D I battle bad allergies in both the pool and OWS and totally understand the issues with panic attacks. A friend shared this song with me before AG Nationals a few years ago: You Make Me Brave, Amanda Cook. With this tune blaring in my head and the waves of Lake Erie smashing me all around...I got outta the water actually laughing and kinda bummed the swim was already done! It was a miracle. Praying the best, brave swim, bike, run for you at St. George! God bless, Megan ps. sorry about the struggles at Oceanside; leave it in the past.
It's hard to change the mindset of fears. I repeatedly say to myself I want to feel joy, experiences and share it with others, embracing a situation where everyone is in a space together. Not fighting but learning. (not sports related here) All the best!
So proud of you and work done. Much respect to your hubby for the great support. I am a great fan. All the best at st George heather and God bless. Amen
Love the hockey question. I was a goalie, so for me it's drawing on that fight and focus that comes from times when the other team were pressing, the team was gassed at the end of a shift, but unable to get off, and I had to focus and dig deep and not give up, and try to get an opportunity to force a whistle before the other team changed. That mental toughness came in handy at the end of a race when I was close to a PB or target time.
Heather and wattie at it again. Train , inspire and motivate you both are awesome and i than you for allowing us into your lives with each video. Good luck as always but when you work as hard as You do the race is something to enjoy the journey is the life lesson.
Just moved to Tucson last week! ER travel nurse here, loving the SUN for all my runs and bike rides!! and that sun is up early too!! perfect for runs before work! super grateful! thanks for sharing all this! bad ass heather!!
Hey Heather, I really appreciate your vulnerability here. I feel your pain when you are talking about your experiences at St. George. I’ve had similar issues where I’ve passed out in front of large crowds and once it happened the first time, it continued to happen and it was definitely a self-manifested fear and self-fulfilling prophecy. I wanted to share with you a therapy I used called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) that helped me overcome these fears. I don’t know if you’ve heard of EMDR, but I think it’s worth researching. I am not a therapist and I’m not here to convince you of anything, just wanted to share with you a strategy that helped me. I feel for you and I’m wishing you and your hubby all the best in all you amazing feats! You are one of the hardest working people I’ve seen and it’s awesome to watch your story unfold!
Great content and insight as usual! Love the work you guys are doing and for allowing us to share in some of your mindset and thought processes leading to your first big goal of the year. Seems as if all the time in the woodshed is paying off. Good luck @ St. George Heather!
You are going to own this StG course! Love you and your openness, that StG course leaves a mark on everyone. Can’t wait to cheer for you! Also, those checker shorts are 🔥 ❤️
Your St. George swim comments were illuminating, especially given you are the ultimate pro. I have this issue on my hometown course and would hope one day to get passed them. thank you.
another great video Heather! thanks for sharing. i always love your honesty. looking forward to seeing all that hard work and positive thinking pays off for you at St. George!
I love your honesty Heather so humbled by this! We all have those demons that haunt us! I believe you will conquer St George! Brutal training so inspired by you!
I am tiny like you and that cold water is always hard on me! This is what I learned: Warm up super good, outside and inside of water! Start slow and let body to relax! After a couple of minutes thing get way better !
St. George - I have demons on the 70.3 course as well. Great words re mental training, which is why I'm watching and listening to your words! Thank you and thank your coach for me, too. :)
Dear Heather, regarding your swim at St George. I think your brain needs to be able to recall a good (swim) experience in that location. May I suggest you to go to St George a couple of days before the race and do part of the swim leg? That way on race day you will have a positive and recent memory as proof that "I can do it because I have done it". As someone who almost drowned twice in the ocean (once when I was about 12 and the last time when I was 25 years old) I too had to fight my fears and demons to even consider getting my feet wet in the open water, let alone swimming for 2ks... I'm 40 now and after 8 months of consistent swimming lessons and training, I was able to finish my first 70.3 last Feb. I'll be cheering for you on race day. Keep smiling and all the best!
St George was my first Half distance and I thought I was ready for it. I really underestimated the run and boy did I suffer. I can’t wait to get out there again in St George and overcome my past. You got this 💪🏻
Always love your videos. Very informative and inspirational. I'm 57 and use to weigh 400lbs, now 220lbs, and did my 1st Triathlon last fall. As you look far down the road to post tri-life what do you see yourself doing to feed your competitive side?
Thank you so much for watching🙏🏼🙏🏼 Big congrats to you on your weigh loss and doing your first Triathlon.....keep crushing it, its inspiring to many🤗🤗🤗🤗
Love the video as always!!! Love love the long sleeved cycling Jersey!! HJ you are looking so fit this season….you are gonna crush STG!!! #plushglobal❤️
Hi Sue🤗🤗🤗🤗We are offering the long sleeve summer jersey's in the new WildSide collection we just launched.....so comfortable and keeps you protected from the sun🤗 Thank you so much for all your support, both Wattie and I really appreciate it🙏🏼❤️ #PLUSHNATION
Heather, great video as usual. Could you talk about riding hills on a TT bike: when do you get off aerobars and when you still push in aero position? Is there a reference speed that you use as a gauge? Thanks.
Thank you so much Alessia🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️ In terms of your question, I'll use the Mt. Lemmon workout in the video as an example. My coach Frank gave me 10 mins on at IM pace and 5min off for this session with the run off at pace. So in this case I would be in aero bars for the 10 mins and then out of the aero bars for the 5mins drinking and getting ready for the next effort. Hopefully that helps. Thank you so much for watching🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Im happy to see you pulling your phone outta a ziplock bag at 31:00. Its nice to know the pros do the same hack that I do for riding come race day. Keep it simple lollolololol great work heather best of luck race day. you got this. -Eric
I've done doubles on Mt. Lemmon and that is one serious work out! I can't imagine doing that at your IM pace (and a partial 3rd uphill segment) and then a 1-hour run at IM pace after. Congrats! [question: You going to take a shot at the Strava "Mt. Lemmon Official" record this year?]
I had a swim panic attack in my swim at Eagleman… I thought to stop but moved to side and sorta got it together. I understand but you have it this time, I promise
Just curious...What was the nature of your mechanical? Equipment failure? Punctures? Never met a hockey player that wasn't a bad ass! Also curious? Generally....What is the approximate break-down of run-bike swim on a typical week? Some don't run a whole lot whiles others routinely run 70-80 mi per week. Just curious on a typical week? Any more tats planned?
I'm going to be doing fist pumps and a "F--- Yes" when you finish that swim. Which bike shoes are you wearing? And I thought I heard a dog whining a bit at about 24:30 when you're in the garage. Someone new? :)
“To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.” - Sun Tzu Heather, overcome the swim and see the victory.
I notice, I think, you wearing an oura ring. If you are, do you think it has helped improve your training and awareness of what your body is doing, recovering, etc.? I'm thinking about buying one but I am on a pretty tight budget. Would love to be able to justify this purchase I am contemplating.
I watch others and either you make it look harder, or they are training easier. I love your dedication!
😂😂😂😂 sometimes I think the same thing.....thanks so much for watching🙏🏼🤗
For someone thats had their fair share of knocks you are always ready with a smile and have an amazing attitude. Will be cheering you on HJ and wishing for you to have it all come together. Fan from Australia.
So excited to watch you race St. George! Once again, beautiful teamwork between Heather and Wattie!
Heather! And Wattie! The checkerboard shorts and helmet just rock...gotta make this available to your fans, PLEASE! :D I battle bad allergies in both the pool and OWS and totally understand the issues with panic attacks. A friend shared this song with me before AG Nationals a few years ago: You Make Me Brave, Amanda Cook. With this tune blaring in my head and the waves of Lake Erie smashing me all around...I got outta the water actually laughing and kinda bummed the swim was already done! It was a miracle. Praying the best, brave swim, bike, run for you at St. George! God bless, Megan ps. sorry about the struggles at Oceanside; leave it in the past.
I've got unresolved race issues with St G as well, and can't wait to put it on the line. HJ you are going to crush this race, and so am I.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
We are not here for a long time, Heather. So we may as well make it a good time!
It's hard to change the mindset of fears. I repeatedly say to myself I want to feel joy, experiences and share it with others, embracing a situation where everyone is in a space together. Not fighting but learning. (not sports related here) All the best!
Look at all these responses. We are all behind you. Do your best and be happy, I guarantee all your followers will be happy with you!!!
So proud of you and work done. Much respect to your hubby for the great support. I am a great fan. All the best at st George heather and God bless. Amen
Love the hockey question. I was a goalie, so for me it's drawing on that fight and focus that comes from times when the other team were pressing, the team was gassed at the end of a shift, but unable to get off, and I had to focus and dig deep and not give up, and try to get an opportunity to force a whistle before the other team changed. That mental toughness came in handy at the end of a race when I was close to a PB or target time.
Heather and wattie at it again. Train , inspire and motivate you both are awesome and i than you for allowing us into your lives with each video. Good luck as always but when you work as hard as You do the race is something to enjoy the journey is the life lesson.
Thank you so much Don.....Wattie and I both really appreciate all of your support and positivity🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
Just moved to Tucson last week! ER travel nurse here, loving the SUN for all my runs and bike rides!! and that sun is up early too!! perfect for runs before work! super grateful! thanks for sharing all this! bad ass heather!!
You’re so lucky to move to Tucson 🙂👍. Great for you ! I’d love to either move to Flagstaff, Tucson, OR , Colorado…. !
Hey Heather, I really appreciate your vulnerability here. I feel your pain when you are talking about your experiences at St. George. I’ve had similar issues where I’ve passed out in front of large crowds and once it happened the first time, it continued to happen and it was definitely a self-manifested fear and self-fulfilling prophecy.
I wanted to share with you a therapy I used called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) that helped me overcome these fears. I don’t know if you’ve heard of EMDR, but I think it’s worth researching. I am not a therapist and I’m not here to convince you of anything, just wanted to share with you a strategy that helped me. I feel for you and I’m wishing you and your hubby all the best in all you amazing feats! You are one of the hardest working people I’ve seen and it’s awesome to watch your story unfold!
Thank you so much April......I really appreciate the information and your understanding via your past experience. Thanks so much for watching🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️🤗
Good luck next weekend!! Cheering for you!!!
Your preparation will have you in line for an amazing day in StG. This episode has me fired up! Let’s go HJ!!!
great video and you learn and be ready for St. G. good luck
and loving you answering some questions on here too!
These playlists are FIRE!!!!
Great content and insight as usual! Love the work you guys are doing and for allowing us to share in some of your mindset and thought processes leading to your first big goal of the year. Seems as if all the time in the woodshed is paying off. Good luck @ St. George Heather!
Amazing. Your partnership is inspiring and I like hearing you share your experiences Heather! Thanks a bunch!
You are going to own this StG course! Love you and your openness, that StG course leaves a mark on everyone. Can’t wait to cheer for you! Also, those checker shorts are 🔥 ❤️
I am so looking forward to watching this years race. Between you, Lionel, Sam and Hoffman and so many more.
Love your videos!!!! So inspiring 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️
Talk about an inspiration Heather. When you get in that water, KEEP GOING. You are going to fly on that bike. Thanks for the video and content Wattie.
Thank you so much Diane🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 SWIM, Bike, Run.....let's do this💪🏼 Thank you so much for watching🙏🏼
Your St. George swim comments were illuminating, especially given you are the ultimate pro. I have this issue on my hometown course and would hope one day to get passed them. thank you.
Your drive and work ethic is top notch. Keep going with your infectious laugh..
Third times a charm😎🤩☀️
There you are 👍. Best of Luck in Utah 💪🏊♀️🚴🏃♀️👍. It’s your race 🙂👍
Machine.. :) big love from N.Ireland UK
Gawd the mind is a powerful tool isn’t it? You’re such an inspiration! Can’t wait to watch you on race day ✌🏼🔥💪🏼🙌🏼
I'll carve out a day to check this out some time!
another great video Heather! thanks for sharing. i always love your honesty. looking forward to seeing all that hard work and positive thinking pays off for you at St. George!
Beast mode!!! You’re amazing!!’
I love your honesty Heather so humbled by this! We all have those demons that haunt us! I believe you will conquer St George! Brutal training so inspired by you!
Thank you so much🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 and thank for watching....means a lot to Wattie and I🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
I am tiny like you and that cold water is always hard on me! This is what I learned:
Warm up super good, outside and inside of water! Start slow and let body to relax! After a couple of minutes thing get way better !
looks good. Super work....
Unreal. Love it.
St. George - I have demons on the 70.3 course as well. Great words re mental training, which is why I'm watching and listening to your words! Thank you and thank your coach for me, too. :)
Thank you so much Christine for watching, both Wattie and I really appreciated all your support🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
I'd never listen to this music by itself. But in the montage, it just fits so beautifully. Well done, Wattie ;-)
Thank you so much🙏🏼🙏🏼 DJ Wattie in the HOUSE👌🏼
Dear Heather, regarding your swim at St George. I think your brain needs to be able to recall a good (swim) experience in that location. May I suggest you to go to St George a couple of days before the race and do part of the swim leg? That way on race day you will have a positive and recent memory as proof that "I can do it because I have done it".
As someone who almost drowned twice in the ocean (once when I was about 12 and the last time when I was 25 years old) I too had to fight my fears and demons to even consider getting my feet wet in the open water, let alone swimming for 2ks... I'm 40 now and after 8 months of consistent swimming lessons and training, I was able to finish my first 70.3 last Feb.
I'll be cheering for you on race day. Keep smiling and all the best!
You OWN that event!!
St George was my first Half distance and I thought I was ready for it. I really underestimated the run and boy did I suffer. I can’t wait to get out there again in St George and overcome my past. You got this 💪🏻
Thanks so much Nathan🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 St George is a beautiful beast
Go get it Heather!!
Always love your videos. Very informative and inspirational. I'm 57 and use to weigh 400lbs, now 220lbs, and did my 1st Triathlon last fall. As you look far down the road to post tri-life what do you see yourself doing to feed your competitive side?
Thank you so much for watching🙏🏼🙏🏼 Big congrats to you on your weigh loss and doing your first Triathlon.....keep crushing it, its inspiring to many🤗🤗🤗🤗
Love the video as always!!! Love love the long sleeved cycling Jersey!! HJ you are looking so fit this season….you are gonna crush STG!!! #plushglobal❤️
Hi Sue🤗🤗🤗🤗We are offering the long sleeve summer jersey's in the new WildSide collection we just launched.....so comfortable and keeps you protected from the sun🤗 Thank you so much for all your support, both Wattie and I really appreciate it🙏🏼❤️ #PLUSHNATION
@@heatherjacksonracing I did get the email about that and ordered one!!!❤️
Rooting for you. Slay that dragon!!
Awesome! More content please.
Heather, great video as usual. Could you talk about riding hills on a TT bike: when do you get off aerobars and when you still push in aero position? Is there a reference speed that you use as a gauge? Thanks.
Thank you so much Alessia🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️ In terms of your question, I'll use the Mt. Lemmon workout in the video as an example. My coach Frank gave me 10 mins on at IM pace and 5min off for this session with the run off at pace. So in this case I would be in aero bars for the 10 mins and then out of the aero bars for the 5mins drinking and getting ready for the next effort. Hopefully that helps. Thank you so much for watching🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Im happy to see you pulling your phone outta a ziplock bag at 31:00. Its nice to know the pros do the same hack that I do for riding come race day. Keep it simple lollolololol
great work heather best of luck race day. you got this.
-Eric
Good luck at St George , you'll be amazing
For a training day such as the one in this video, curious to what you ate before heading out. What kind of food/fuel do you consume?
I've done doubles on Mt. Lemmon and that is one serious work out! I can't imagine doing that at your IM pace (and a partial 3rd uphill segment) and then a 1-hour run at IM pace after. Congrats! [question: You going to take a shot at the Strava "Mt. Lemmon Official" record this year?]
Double Lemmon's are amazing! Might be looking at trying to take the "Mt. Lemmon Official" record at some point 💪🏼 thanks so much for watching🙏🏼
Have you seen Lionel’s video?
I had a swim panic attack in my swim at Eagleman… I thought to stop but moved to side and sorta got it together. I understand but you have it this time, I promise
Yeah panic attacks in the water are NOT fun😢 Thank you so much for watching and for all your support🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
You have the team, you are a magician, go flatten the competition and drink the lake dry!!!! You are my favorite.
Thank you so much for for watching and for all your support🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
great job going into the "Pain Cave" it will show results at Saint Gustav/George! 13 days and counting! Woohoo! All the best!
Thank you so much for watching Gabe🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️
@@heatherjacksonracing Your Welcome Heather, now go out there "BELIEVE" and "get er done"
Is Wattie riding up Lemmon too to get footage!? He needs a medal for his effort too 😂
Just curious...What was the nature of your mechanical? Equipment failure? Punctures? Never met a hockey player that wasn't a bad ass! Also curious? Generally....What is the approximate break-down of run-bike swim on a typical week? Some don't run a whole lot whiles others routinely run 70-80 mi per week. Just curious on a typical week? Any more tats planned?
HaHa! Your hair grows fast when I only see you on UA-cam!
Pull out that gritty performance we all seen in Florida!!
Friggin Monster
You may have covered this before, but how do you handle nutrition, hydration, electrolytes?
I'm going to be doing fist pumps and a "F--- Yes" when you finish that swim. Which bike shoes are you wearing? And I thought I heard a dog whining a bit at about 24:30 when you're in the garage. Someone new? :)
Where I can buy your super nice quality clothes now ? Sad you guys don’t have more your brand I wanna support Jackson team
Shit always happens in races …. And the
training injury setbacks really bother me . How do you deal with the small injury tweaks during training.
“To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.” - Sun Tzu Heather, overcome the swim and see the victory.
me gustaria mucho saber lo que dices , no hay subtitulos en español? 😊
Well…figure it out that Bike is a Cervelo P5 disk …am I correct?
Lookin lean Heather..fit as ..carb well for St George.. u got it girl x ur race x
What gravel races???!!!
I wanna know about the rad clothes and helmet that heather wears
I notice, I think, you wearing an oura ring. If you are, do you think it has helped improve your training and awareness of what your body is doing, recovering, etc.? I'm thinking about buying one but I am on a pretty tight budget. Would love to be able to justify this purchase I am contemplating.
How old are you?
You played hockey for 20 years and still have all your teeth! Nice job eh! 😜