Mental Skills Coach, Carrie Jackson is back for another episode - we are deep diving into visualization for runners! What it is, why it matters, how to achieve strong visualization in training and racing, the benefits, who can and should practice it, and any drawbacks.

For those looking to hear Carrie in the previous Elevate episode, How to Elevate Your Mindset with Mental Skills Coach, Carrie Jackson (ep 189) 

Carrie has a bunch of offerings: 

online course called Training the Mental Game: Mindset Coaching Course.

https://learning.8020endurance.com/courses/Training-the-Mental-Game

She also offers a free 4 Week Race Day Mindset Plan on TrainingPeaks: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/running/tp-579492/4-week-race-day-mindset-plan-mental-skills-for-race-day-free-w-code-8020mindset

Her website is carriejackson.com. Follow her on IG here.

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The Elevate Coaching Team has  1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at [email protected]

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As 2025 crosses the finish line, join Coach Sara for a powerful episode focused on maximizing your reflection and setting yourself up for success in 2026. This year was massive for the running community—from booming run clubs to record race participation—and now it’s time to claim your personal wins.

In this episode, we'll guide you through your annual review:

Reviewing your "Running Receipts" for 2025: Races completed, mileage logged, process goals achieved, and key connections made.

Identifying what worked and what didn't, so you can clearly decide what gets to stay and what gets left behind.

Then, discover the transformative power of Preparation Receipts—a concept inspired by a recent coaching conversation with an Elevate runner preparing for their next cycle. We dive into the practical, daily behaviors that build confidence and consistency before training even officially begins. Learn how to:

- Ask yourself the critical question: "How do I specifically want to be better two months from now?"

It’s not just about making training deposits but building a foundation of preparation for a stronger, more confident 2026.

Thank you for making this another fantastic year for the podcast! We’ll be back on January 8th with a brand new episode featuring a special guest to discuss our favorite mindset practice: Visualization.

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The Elevate Coaching Team has  1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning. 

Do you want to be an inclusive insider? Help support the Elevate Your Running Podcast! Get exclusive content, coaching advice, and more through this platform! 

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Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription

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LEVELLE GELS - Save 10% on all natural gels using code HAPPYRUNNING10 

Imagine running a marathon. Now, imagine running one every single day for a week—while hopping on a plane to a new continent between each finish line.

In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Schofeld, an Elevate athlete and  finisher of the Great World Race. We dive deep into the logistics, the exhaustion, and the sheer grit required to complete 7 marathons on 7 continents in just 168 hours.

From the freezing winds of Antarctica to the humidity of Miami, Stephanie breaks down exactly how she prepared her body for the impossible and what it felt like to cross the final finish line.

In this conversation, we cover:

The Prep: How to structure a training block for back-to-back endurance efforts.

The Experience: Managing sleep deprivation and jet lag while running 183 miles.

The Low Point: The biggest challenge she faced (and how she overcame it).

The Surprise: The unexpected joy she found in the middle of the chaos.

The Aftermath: What real recovery looks like after global trauma to the legs.

Whether you are training for your first 5K or your tenth ultra, this episode will redefine what you think your body is capable of.

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The Elevate Coaching Team has  1:1 coaching spots open for the 2026 season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning. 

Do you want to be an inclusive insider? Help support the Elevate Your Running Podcast! Get exclusive content, coaching advice, and more through this platform! 

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Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription

Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off

RNWY: Use Code Elevate15 for 15% off your order

KETONE-IQ: Your post-run recovery ketones can be found here

Cozy Zero:  merino wool running clothes! Save 20% with code SARAM20

LEVELLE GELS - Save 10% on all natural gels using code HAPPYRUNNING10 

Don't just run; run smarter. In this essential episode, Coach Sara breaks down the fundamental structure of a successful running year. She covers the often-misunderstood Off-Season, dives deep into effective Base Building strategies, and discusses the season between, the flexible season!. Learn the foundation formula that protects you from burnout and sets you up for your best race times ever.

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The Elevate Coaching Team has  1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning. 

Do you want to be an inclusive insider? Help support the Elevate Your Running Podcast! Get exclusive content, coaching advice, and more through this platform! 

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Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription

Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off

RNWY: Use Code Elevate15 for 15% off your order

KETONE-IQ: Your post-run recovery ketones can be found here

Cozy Zero:  merino wool running clothes! Save 20% with code SARAM20

LEVELLE GELS - Save 10% on all natural gels using code HAPPYRUNNING10 

The half-marathon distance is one of the best race distances to race, and it’s also a race distance that many don’t properly train for! 

In this episode, Coach Sara shares four common half-marathon mistakes and how to avoid them! 

How to Structure a Training Plan

How to get the most of the Long Run

How to Pace a Half Marathon

How to Avoid Running Too Much

Where to Listen:

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The Elevate Coaching Team has  1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning. 

Do you want to be an inclusive insider? Help support the Elevate Your Running Podcast! Get exclusive content, coaching advice, and more through this platform! 

PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:

Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription

Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off

RNWY: Use Code Elevate15 for 15% off your order

KETONE-IQ: Your post-run recovery ketones can be found here

Cozy Zero:  merino wool running clothes! Save 20% with code SARAM20

LEVELLE GELS - Save 10% on all natural gels using code HAPPYRUNNING10 

Julia is back on the podcast! We catch up on what she’s been up to over the last six months, and how to overcome race day obstacles! Julia has had her fair share of things outside of her control showing up on race morning. 

In this episode, we talk about: 

How to separate the disappointment of race day and the success of training

The mental strategies leaned into following a disappointing race

How the recovery period shaped confidence

How to run another 26.2 miles in a few weeks + why this doesn’t work for everyone

How to reset focus during a difficult season

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The Elevate Coaching Team has  1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning. 

Do you want to be an inclusive insider? Help support the Elevate Your Running Podcast! Get exclusive content, coaching advice, and more through this platform! 

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Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription

Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off

RNWY: Use Code Elevate15 for 15% off your order

KETONE-IQ: Your post-run recovery ketones can be found here

Cozy Zero:  merino wool running clothes! Save 20% with code SARAM20
LEVELLE GELS - Save 10% on all natural gels using code HAPPYRUNNING10

You're chasing that breakthrough PR, but found yourself either stuck, plateaued or moving backwards.

 In this episode, Coach Sara breaks down the three non-negotiables that powered her incredible journey from a 2:04 half-marathon runner to a 1:28 powerhouse. We reveal the exact strategies behind:

Unwavering Consistency: Why showing up consistently is more critical than any single workout.

Training for Different Distances: How adding 5K speed and marathon endurance was the secret weapon for 13.1 miles.

The Coaching Edge: The specific value of mentorship in restructuring your plan and mindset.

If you want a clear roadmap for serious speed gains and sustained progress, this is the episode that delivers.

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The Elevate Coaching Team has  1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning. 

Do you want to be an inclusive insider? Help support the Elevate Your Running Podcast! Get exclusive content, coaching advice, and more through this platform! 

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Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription

Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off

RNWY: Use Code Elevate15 for 15% off your order

KETONE-IQ: Your post-run recovery ketones can be found here

Cozy Zero:  merino wool running clothes! Save 20% with code SARAM20

LEVELLE GELS - Save 10% on all natural gels using code HAPPYRUNNING10 

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In this episode, we cover:

The "Good Hard" vs. "Bad Hard" Test: How to instantly know when to push through a tough mile and when to stop a run to prevent a minor niggle from becoming a major injury.

Mastering the Talk Test: Learn to use conversation as your most reliable, objective metric for ensuring your Easy Runs are truly easy—the non-negotiable key to building endurance.

The Science of Fatigue: We explain why the decision to slow down is often mental, not physical, and how Active Listening can prevent you from hitting the dreaded "wall."

Flexible Frameworks: Why your training plan is a guide, not a contract, and the ultimate discipline required to take an unplanned rest day when life, stress, or your body demands it.

🏃‍♀️ Unlock the skill that allows you to train smarter, avoid the sidelines, and stay happy on the roads for years to come.

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The Elevate Coaching Team has  1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning. 

Do you want to be an inclusive insider? Help support the Elevate Your Running Podcast! Get exclusive content, coaching advice, and more through this platform! 

PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:

Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription

Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off

RNWY: Use Code Elevate15 for 15% off your order

KETONE-IQ: Your post-run recovery ketones can be found here

Cozy Zero:  merino wool running clothes! Save 20% with code SARAM20

LEVELLE GELS - Save 10% on all natural gels using code HAPPYRUNNING10 

Blenders Eyewear - code ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order

Every runner wants to get faster, but what if the pursuit of speed is actually slowing you down? In this essential episode, Coach Sara kicks off the Running Skill Sets series by exploring the transformative power of Patience.

We'll dive into:

If you've ever felt frustrated, burned out, or stuck in a cycle of injury, this episode will fundamentally change the way you approach your training, helping you achieve lasting success on the road and trail.

Where to Listen:

Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Music

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The Elevate Coaching Team has  1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning. 

Do you want to be an inclusive insider? Help support the Elevate Your Running Podcast! Get exclusive content, coaching advice, and more through this platform! 

PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:

Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription

Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off

RNWY: Use Code Elevate15 for 15% off your order

KETONE-IQ: Your post-run recovery ketones can be found here

Cozy Zero:  merino wool running clothes! Save 20% with code SARAM20

LEVELLE GELS - Save 10% on all natural gels using code HAPPYRUNNING10 

Blenders Eyewear - code ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order

Coach Sara reflects on her experience at the 2025 Chicago Marathon—sharing what’s changed since her last race three years ago. She dives into her race strategy, mindset, and how her body held up over 26.2 miles, and gives a glimpse of what’s next.

Where to Listen:

Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Music

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The Elevate Coaching Team has  1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning. 

Do you want to be an inclusive insider? Help support the Elevate Your Running Podcast! Get exclusive content, coaching advice, and more through this platform! 

PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:

Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription

Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off

RNWY: Use Code Elevate15 for 15% off your order

KETONE-IQ: Your post-run recovery ketones can be found here

Cozy Zero:  merino wool running clothes! Save 20% with code SARAM20

LEVELLE GELS - Save 10% on all natural gels using code HAPPYRUNNING10 

Blenders Eyewear - code ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order