The Elevate Your Running Podcast

By Sara ManderscheidSports Running

The Elevate Your Running Podcast episodes

January 26, 2023EP. 53 - Strength Running for Injury Prevention | Jason Fitzgerald
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
Common overuse injuries and why they occur for so many runners

How to identify and address the early stages of a potential injury

Why strength training has such a positive impact on injury prevention

Two approaches to strength and how each can influence an athlete’s health and performance
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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Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release]
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1 hr 15 min
January 19, 2023EP. 52 - What it Takes to Be "Race Ready" & How to Understand Your Race Potential
The questions you asked were answered! Sara and Austin address a great list of questions from our listeners to help you run stronger and happier in the coming season.
Some of the primary topics discussed in this episode include:
Our best advice for ‘beginner’ runners

How to address nutrition as an athlete who feels ‘depleted’

Tips for coming back from time off

What it means (or feels like) to be race ready

The strategy of both establishing a race schedule and an individual race plan

Important differences between various race distances, from one to one-hundred miles

How we personally measure success outside of personal bests
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Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release]
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1 hr 31 min
January 12, 2023EP. 51 - Running Burnout: Fact or Fiction?
Have you ever felt burnt out in running or life? How do you combat low motivation? This episode addresses the symptoms of burnout and the compounding issues that result from an imbalanced scale of stress and rest.
Episode #51…
The difference between burnout and fatigue

Physical and psychological signs of burnout

Why more experienced athletes are less susceptible to burnout

How perception is altered when we’re burnt out
Our discussion offers steps forward during tough stretches of training and life. Learn how to gain control over your mind and body to maximize growth opportunities. Avoid the negative impacts of burnout and continue to make progress!
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58 min
January 05, 2023EP. 50 - Nell Rojas | Training Like An Elite
Nell Rojas is an American elite marathon runner for Nike, coach, and business owner for Rojas Running. She joins EYR to discuss key aspects of her background in the sport, as well as her present-day life as one of the top women’s marathon runners in the world today!
Key discussion topics include:
How Nell’s training has evolved over the years, and her thoughts on meeting the specific needs of each athlete.

The value of strength training and why Nell integrates lifting into her routine as an athlete.

Mental strength and resilience through hard workouts and harder times as an athlete and business owner - Nell's internal dialogue and how we all can be stronger from the inside out.
This episode is jam-packed with thoughtful information and important perspectives for athletes of all levels. We’re extremely grateful to Nell for sharing her time with us this week. Learn more about Nell here and continue to follow along with her career in running!
If you enjoyed this podcast, let us know by leaving a review, subscribing, and reaching out to us on social media! Find out more about Sara and Austin below, and join us again next week - new episodes every Thursday!
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Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release]
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1 hr 3 min
December 29, 2022EP. 49 - 3 Ideas for a Stronger Year (and life)
We all know the new year's feelings: excitement, promise, renewed hope, and energy. Commonly, these feelings wane as the weeks pass and life imposes stress upon us.
But what if there were things that we could implement to overcome challenges and maintain forward momentum toward the goals that we’ve set? This week’s episode details the three understandings you need to remember over the next twelve months and beyond. Consider these questions:
Do you know how strong you are?

Are your thoughts and actions rooted in a firm foundation of self-belief?

Do you go all in towards your goals and play BIG in life?
When our mind is strong, we can do great things. Work from the inside out, and have a great year! If you enjoyed this podcast, let us know by leaving a review, subscribing, and reaching out to us on social media!
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Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release]
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38 min
December 22, 2022EP. 48 - The Workout You’re Not Doing & Visualization Tips
Preparation is a requisite for successful performance - from training sessions to race day. This episode is all about the little things that make a big difference! We discuss the value of warming up and how to individualize your approach to meet your body's needs.
We also highlight the impactfulness of visualization, specifically, the ideas of…
How to practice visualization in a passive and active scenario

Why visualization yields performance benefits

How visualization acts as an exercise in mental strength development
Prepare smarter, perform better! This episode will equip you with takeaways that you can implement into your training right now!
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57 min
December 15, 2022EP. 47 - Mindset Tips For Stronger Running | Dr. Justin Ross
Dr. Justin Ross is a clinical psychologist specializing in athlete mental health and performance psychology. He joins us to discuss key tips and important perspectives for mental health and performance optimization.
Through his expertise, Dr. Ross speaks to key applications such as:
Flow state vs. Clutch state

Goal-setting with performance standards

Overcoming fear of failure and embracing curiosity
The mind can take us far! Learn how to develop your mental muscle and maximize your greatest possibilities with the help of Dr. Ross and our discussion.
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1 hr 9 min
December 08, 2022EP. 46 - 4 Reasons You're Not Getting Faster
All runners want to get better. Whether it be faster times, longer distances, or another indicator of progression, it’s crucial to receive a return on investment from all our time and energy.
In this episode, we break down four key considerations for progression. Our discussion is centered on the applications of each and why they’re such valuable practices for your growth and development as a runner.
Easy Running

Goal-based Specificity

Recovery

Devotion to Development
Take inventory of your own physical and mental training. Which of these areas can you place more intent behind? Whichever you identify, your progression within it is sure to make you a stronger runner!
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Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release]
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1 hr 1 min
December 01, 2022EP. 45 - Goal-Setting: Everything You Need to Know
Do you set goals? Do you find yourself struggling to clarify the vision and the path toward achievement? Goals can be tricky, but that's why we wanted to have this discussion!
Your goals are the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result. Get the most out of your goal-setting and hard work with some of our key discussion points from the episode; the best practices and important perspectives you need to know!
Key Discussion Topics:
'Just-Manageable' challenges

The 4 types of goals

How to adapt when the goal is no longer the goal

Why you need a greater purpose in your running
A goal without a plan is just a dream and now is the time to begin thinking about what you want to create in 2023.
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Track: Chicago — Jey Co [Audio Library Release]
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1 hr
November 24, 2022EP. 44 - What You Need to Know About the Mind
Do you often feel like running is more of a mental obstacle than a physical one? Athletes of all experience and ability levels struggle with a similar issue: Overcoming the voice in their heads that says they can’t.
Today, our conversation addresses the common challenges of the inner dialogue, and how we can push negativity to the sidelines, in favor of a more positive outlook that is grounded in gratitude and excitement for our chosen sport!
Some of our key discussion topics include:
Comparison Trap: The Enemy

Imposture Syndrome: How to Overcome It

Grace: Why You Need More of It

Patience: Our Greatest Ally as Athletes

Gratitude: The Solution
The mind is trainable! And we believe that awareness and the willingness to address these challenges, which are faced by all athletes (and people), will ultimately enhance your quality of performance and enjoyment throughout the process.
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1 hr 2 min

About The Elevate Your Running Podcast

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Ready to transform your running? Welcome to the Elevate Your Running Podcast, hosted by Sara Manderscheid, a seasoned running coach and eight-time Boston Marathon qualifier. Join our community as Sara shares expert running tips, training strategies, and inspiring stories to help you reach your personal best. Whether you're training for a marathon or just starting your running journey, this podcast is your go-to resource!