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šŸšØ JACKSON HEIDESCH JOINS THE HIGH SCHOOL SUB-4 CLUB šŸšØ šŸ—£ "I broke 4 minutes for the mile & I got 4th in this race. It just shows the depth that high school running has right now ā€“ especially in the mid-distance and at the mile." Tonight in St. Louis, @jacksonheidesch became the 20th U.S. high school boy to break four minutes for the mile with a 3:59.08. The Dowling Catholic (IA) senior is headed to @duketfxc next year. šŸ“ø @janfigueroa07 taken in St. Louis, Missouri by @jacksonheidesch
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3 years ago
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Iā€™m super stoked to announce my commitment to further my academic and athletic career at Duke University! I want to thank God, all of my coaches, family, and teammates for supporting me until this point for none of this would be possible without them. I would also like to thank the entirety of the Duke coaching staff for giving me an opportunity I couldnā€™t pass up. I canā€™t wait for the next 4 years in Durham and canā€™t wait to get to work next fall. Iā€™m incredibly excited to be apart of the Blue Devil family. For the first time, but definitely not the last, go Blue DevilsšŸ”µšŸ˜ˆ! #committed #duke #bluedevils by @jacksonheidesch
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4 years ago
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year in review by @jacksonheidesch
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10 months ago
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Why isnā€™t mental health discussed more in sports? Comment below ā€œPODCASTā€ and Iā€™ll send you a link to listen to the full episode. And please consider giving us a follow. Weā€™re on a mission to hit 240k followers by the end of May. by @jacksonheidesch
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a year ago
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Duke Runner Jackson Heidesch On Training Your Brain to Deal With The Pain Ā  Tune in Wednesday May 7 on The Mindset ExperienceĀ® sponsored by The Hidden OpponentĀ  Ā  Jackson Heidesch is a sophomore on the Duke Cross Country and Track and Field teams. Hailing from Iowa, Jackson first made national headlines by winning the NXR Heartland Regional in 2022, earning the nickname ā€œThe King of Iowaā€ from The Running Effect. His momentum carried into a historic 2023 season: he won the mile at New Balance Indoor Nationals, shattered the coveted 4-minute mile barrier at the HOKA Festival of Miles, and captured victory at the prestigious Brooks PR Invitational. Ā  Following his historic senior year, Jackson has faced a series of injuries that sidelined him for much of his freshman and sophomore seasons at Duke. The physical setbacks were compounded by mental health challenges, as he battled depression that turned training into dread and everyday life into a struggle. Through it all, Jackson discovered a deeper resilience, sharing openly about his experiences with therapy, medication, and the slow, patient process of rebuilding his love for running. Ā  Now redshirted and healthier, Jackson has embraced a broader mission: to speak out on the importance of mental health in athletics. Whether competing at the highest level or advocating for mental health awareness, Jackson Heidesch is committed to making a lasting impact both on and off the track. His journey is one of resilience, community, and a relentless belief in moving forwardā€”no matter how difficult the path may be. Ā  #mindset #athletemindset #podcastersofinstagram #athletementalhealth #mentalhealth #champion #thekingofiowa by @jacksonheidesch
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a year ago
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The journey of Jackson Heidesch is one of unbridled honesty and crushing heartbreak. From high school standout to oft-injured Duke student-athlete, Jackson Heidesch has been forced to deal with more than just physical maladies.Ā Ā  Itā€™s been 18 months of toil, rehab and bouts of depression for the Iowa native, who is now opening up about his mental health struggles. Jackson will be taking a designated pause from the NCAA to redshirt the entire indoor and outdoor season.Ā  Although heā€™s been through ringer in his short running career, he seems to be setting the stage for a resurgence on and off the track and grass. Jacksonā€™s hardships since agreeing to run for Duke include a couple of grade 4 stress fractures; mono, and the aforementioned depression. With a combination of family support and talk therapy, in addition to physical therapy workā€“Jackson has come out the other side of this dark tunnel ready to get back to logging miles and competing with the best in the country.Ā  Jackson was the 2022-23 Gatorade Boys Cross Country Player of the Year for Iowa, where he broke the 4 minute mile barrier to break the state record, running a 3:59.08 at the HOKA Festival of Miles. That year he also swept the 1600m and 3200m titles at the state meet, running a 4:07.28 and a 9:08.86, respectively.Ā  In todayā€™s conversation,Ā Jackson takes me through his past two years of ups and downs, how he became aware of his mental health, his plans going into the future, and so much more. This one is deep, raw, emotional, take the time to be blessed by Jacksonā€™s vulnerability and share with someone you know. Tap into the Jackson Heidesch Special. Ā Ā  If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.Ā  Comment the word ā€œPODCASTā€ below and Iā€™ll DM you a link to listen.Ā  If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend! by @jacksonheidesch
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a year ago
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I wanted to share my story not only to serve as an update on my life, but more as a testament to the importance of mental health. Mental health can be so easy to hide and thatā€™s what makes it so scary. I went months struggling all by myself, faking being okay to my closest friends and loved ones. I hope this post can serve as a reminder to check in on your friends, family, or anyone whoā€™s close to you in your life. It took me a year long battle with depression to realize it but I know itā€™s something Iā€™m not going to overlook in the future. by @jacksonheidesch
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2 years ago
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šŸ“£ GIVEAWAY! šŸ“£ To celebrate the end of the summer and Cross Country Season being right around the corner, Jackson Heidesch and Zensah are teaming up! TWO winners will win 2 x limited edition items (socks OR sleeves) - YOU get to pick! All you have to do is follow 3 simple steps below: 1. FOLLOW @jacksonheidesch and @zensah 2. LIKE this post + TAG 3 friends in the comments on this post 3. REPOST on your story for an additional entry! Now a runner for Dukeā€™s XC and T+F teams, the Donut socks have been a staple in Jacksonā€™s running career for nearly a decade, including winning New Balance Nationals, Breaking 4 minutes in the Mile, and winning the prestigious Brooks PR race in 2023. Swipe to see him in action in the Zensah Limited Edition Mini Crews. RULES: Giveaway closes on Wed, August 28th at 12PM. TWO prize winners total will be chosen among entries on this post. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim the prize or a new winner may be chosen. Valid for Continental U.S. residents only. This contest is not sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagramā€™s terms of use.ā  by @jacksonheidesch
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2 years ago
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a summer well spent by @jacksonheidesch
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2 years ago
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Some summer miles in the Swiss AlpsšŸ‡ØšŸ‡­šŸ”ļø . . . Enjoying my last couple weeks of summer training in Europe before getting ready to head back to Duke! Cross Country seasonšŸ”œ #running #summertraining #trackandfield #runningreel taken in Swiss Alps by @jacksonheidesch
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2 years ago
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first strides backā€¦ . . . ā€¦thanks to Clean Energy! @clean_energy4u is the only clean label sports nutrition. Try Clean Energy at cleansmoothie.com or on Amazon (search ā€œclean energy smoothieā€)! #running #duke #cleanlabel #cleanenergy #cleansmoothie taken in Duke University by @jacksonheidesch
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2 years ago
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1 year ago today, June 1st, 2023, I became the 20th high school boy ever to break 4 minutes in the mile and 10th fastest high school boy to ever run the mile. Fast forward a year later and you would find me struggling on my three mile jog this morning. This last year has been one of the hardest years Iā€™ve ever had to go through, not only physically but mentally as well. From a grade 4 tibial stress fracture and mono in the fall to a grade 4 sacral stress fracture this spring, I often found myself wondering what the hell was happening to me. I felt cursed. I felt like I was just getting knocked down over and over again. I couldnā€™t catch a break. There was only one way to describe the emotion I felt in the fall after the first stress fracture: heartbroken. I had the thing I love most in this world stripped away from me for 12 weeks. It was a total gut-punch. Thankfully I was able to get healthy again after my first stress fracture and return to running healthy again due to the amazing care I received from both my trainers and doctors. However, even though I was given the ability to run again, something felt off. My love for the sport just wasnā€™t there. I could feel it on runs and workouts and even just overall, I could feel something was off. I donā€™t think I truly realized what I was going through until a couple months after the fact but I was going through a complete identity crisis. I lost my love for running and honestly just wondered what my purpose even was. Running has always been such a big piece of my identity that as soon as it was stripped away from me, I lost myself and even after running was returned to me, I still felt lost. Runs and workouts seemed pointless and I often found myself wondering why I even continued to keep runningā€¦.. by @jacksonheidesch
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2 years ago
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