Big goals are scary! And that’s exactly why we need to pursue them. This episode dives into the path of inevitable ups and downs found through goal chasing. Discover how much you can learn about yourself by committing to something big.

Getting outside of your comfort zone is the first (and arguably) the hardest step. You have to say “not today” to the fear and worries that come up when you invest in yourself, and believe in what can be created.

Listen for practical advice for overcoming the challenges of a big prep and how little decisions make the greatest difference, because they compound over time! 

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Spring race season is here! Today’s episode gives you tips, tricks, and insights into how to best prepare for a big performance on race day.

Are tune-up races effective, and how can we use them to our advantage? How can you fuel better for training and performance? What are the keys to a successful race?

This episode is all about the things that you can apply directly to your own running. Listen for key takeaways to try for yourself!

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As runners, we want to do it all. We’re searching for the 1% needle-moving actions we can take to grow as athletes and people. Yet, for whatever reason, we always neglect recovery.

This episode will provide important context and tips for recovering better - without detracting from other areas of your life. Sometimes, we need to slow down to speed up. If you find yourself in a slump, consider how you can recover better before running more!

Enjoy this week’s episode of the EYR podcast! New releases every Thursday - subscribe through your preferred listening platform for weekly content that helps elevate your running and life.

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Matt Karl, known on social media as @MattyKRuns, is a runner, content creator, and run coach. He is also a testament to the truth that passion and hard work toward anything can yield remarkable results.

Matty joins the Elevate Your Running podcast to discuss his evolution as a runner, from true beginner to sub-3 hour marathoner. He shares the most important lessons he has learned about himself and the sport of running in the process. We also deep dive into social media, content creation, and the value of community in running.

This episode will provide you with great energy, inspiration, and knowledge for your running journey and all that can be achieved with consistency and positivity!

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the full library of episodes, and look forward to weekly releases for more content to elevate your running!

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Time IS on your side!

Enjoy a short, solo episode where Sara shares a message on the value of consistency and how the seemingly ‘boring’ actions compound into great results…What do YOU need to do to improve as an athlete? Chances are, your approach should be unique from someone else.

Back with our normal, long-form episode next week, but in the meantime, if you enjoyed this 10-minute message, let us know, and we can bring you more in the future!

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Heart rate training is a “buzz” topic in the running community (and for good reason), but why must it be so hard for every day athletes to understand? 

Becoming a better runner doesn’t need to be so complicated, and this episode aims to explain one of the most misunderstood means of development in endurance sport. A topic that our guest knows all about!

Elisabeth Scott is the founder of Running Explained, a comprehensive resource to help runners of all experiences and abilities become students of the sport and understand the how, what, and why of running! She holds running certifications from RRCA, USATF, and UESCA, has coached dozens of runners 1:1, and helped thousands of runners achieve their goals with training plans and guidance.

Elisabeth's training philosophy emphasizes the importance of developing a strong aerobic capacity, which is what this episode is here to explain! We discuss the basics of heart rate training, how and why it can benefit all runners, and the specific ways to apply a knowledge of heart rate into your training!

Give the episode a listen and let us know what you think! New releases every Thursday, so if you enjoy this episode, subscribe through your preferred listening platform for weekly content that helps elevate your running.

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We all want to progress over time and perform well on race day, but what does it take to make it happen? This episode offers 3 overarching areas of your approach that you can focus on to become a better athlete, no matter your goal.

Our 3 steps to better performance include

These ideas address not only the physical aspects of our training but the mental approach to better performance, as well. Plus, you may carry these lessons into your life outside of running or physical performance to better show up in all areas of your life!

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What can be gained over the course of 100+ miles, and what needs to be sacrificed to find out? Today’s episode is a full recap of Austin’s first 100-mile ultramarathon. Listen as he breaks down key moments from the race and memories that will last forever.

From the power of community to the places that your mind goes when the body wants to quit - this episode has perspectives that can be applied to every journey and appreciated by everyone. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share with your friends so they too can elevate their running each week!

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What has running taught you? How have you grown as a result of your running experience? In this week’s episode, we share 6 life lessons that we have gained through our running journey.

We explore ideas such as:

These lessons are meant to encourage you that no matter what time the clock reads at the finish line or how many miles you happen to run each week, there is much more to running than meets the eye. We encourage you to reflect on your own experiences and to begin to look at the true reasons you are a runner.

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Is strength the key to better running? Today’s guest is Jason Fitzgerald, the founder of the Strength Running podcast, video channel, and coaching service! Jason’s expertise helps runners everywhere discover greater consistency of training, faster race results, and healthier running that lasts!

Our discussion addresses important topics like

Jason’s knowledge and insight help us lay the groundwork of strength training for runners and how you can take small steps towards better running beginning today!

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