S3 Ep 12 Run? Nah. Lisa Herron Will Power Walk Past You and Be Drinking Beer and Cheer You As You Finish

Over the Next Hill Fitness

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What if the greatest obstacle you faced became your greatest opportunity? For Lisa Herron, a devastating farming accident at age 40 that required her fifth knee surgery didn't end her athletic journey—it transformed it. Trading running shoes for walking ones, Lisa discovered an unexpected path forward that would lead to extraordinary achievements and a reimagined relationship with movement.
Lisa's power walking prowess shatters preconceptions about what walking can accomplish. Maintaining a consistent 10-minute mile pace, she often overtakes runners during races, playfully noting she might be "on my second or third beer" by the time they cross the finish line. Her athletic feats include walking 100 miles in under 27 hours as the only woman and only walker to complete an ultramarathon, and accumulating over 19,000 miles between 2021-2024—equaling more than 38 million steps.
The physical challenges Lisa has overcome would sideline most athletes permanently. Beyond her knee surgeries, she's endured two cervical spine surgeries requiring seven screws, two plates, and cadaver bones; endured nine foot surgeries; manages diabetes; and has undergone two heart catheterizations. Yet these obstacles have only strengthened her resolve. Her approach to health blends realism with optimism: "I'm just a well-fueled machine with some expensive drugs set in a pillbox."
Lisa's commitment to movement has dramatically transformed her health markers, with triglycerides dropping from a dangerous 500 to a healthy 88. Her daily routine typically begins with 8-10 morning miles, followed by additional walking throughout the day. Her current goal—6,000 miles in 2025—requires consistent daily effort that she embraces regardless of weather or circumstances, "embracing the suck" on difficult days.
Beyond personal achievements, Lisa channels her passion for movement into community service as a mini-marathon ambassador advocating for walkers' inclusion, volunteering at Wheeler Mission's Drumstick Dash, and training her dog for children's reading therapy. Her message resonates clearly: there are no valid excuses for immobility, only opportunities to adapt and overcome.
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Chapters

1. Introduction and Show Updates (00:00:00)

2. Lisa's Journey from Runner to Walker (00:02:14)

3. Overcoming Multiple Knee Surgeries (00:05:54)

4. Athletic Background and Ballet Beginnings (00:09:01)

5. Heart Health Challenges and Walking Goals (00:12:42)

6. Diabetic Fueling Strategies for Races (00:23:14)

7. Walking for Health and Community Service (00:28:29)

8. Transforming Life Through Movement (00:36:40)

9. Giving Back Through Pet Therapy (00:49:59)

10. Closing Thoughts and Contact Information (00:59:57)