The Elevate Your Running Podcast

By Coach Sara Manderscheid

Ready to transform your running? Welcome to the Elevate Your Running Podcast, hosted by Sara Manderscheid, a seasoned running coach and seven-time Boston Marathon qualifier. Join our community as Sara... more

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How many episodes does The Elevate Your Running Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 170 episodes available.

The Elevate Your Running Podcast episodes:

November 14, 2024EP. 148 - The Indy Marathon Recap with Jenna Zajac + Answering Your Training and Race Day Questions!
Sara and Jenna talk all things Indianapolis Marathon! Training, Race Weekend, Race Experience and we cover your questions …
Recap of our Training Cycle

Our Process and Outcome Goals

When we felt the training “click”

How we fueled and carb-loaded

Our race strategy and if we followed it

What we thought of the spectators and race energy

Course thoughts and suggestions

How weather and fitness impact races

Did we take a race day selfie with Taylor?
And more! Thank you all so much for your support through our marathon journey! Follow Jenna on IG!

Listen on:
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Connect with us:
elevateyourrunning.com
Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy

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.

PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:
⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Sara on Instagram
Connect with Elevate Your Running on Instagram
⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription
Inside Tracker - SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase
Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order
⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24
The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠
⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order
...more
1h 22min
November 07, 2024EP. 147 - The Runner's Mind: Navigating Challenges, Burnout, and Post-Race Blues with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Lara Pence (Replay)
In this week’s episode, Dr. Lara Pence, shares her insights on the mind of an athlete.
Why understanding your running values matters

What to do when you have a “bad” race

How to navigate perfectionism in the sport

How-to handle post-race blues

Running burnout symptoms

How to come back from an injury
Listen on:
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Connect with us:
elevateyourrunning.com
Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy
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.
Contact Dr. Lara here or through her Instagram account.
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1h 13min
October 31, 2024EP. 146 - What We Wish We Knew About Recovery When We First Started Running, with Run Coach Amber
Coach Amber joins us this week and we talk about all the ways we wish we recovered when we first started running! We dive into …
What impacts recovery

How Nutrition Plays a Vital Role

Why Recovery is part of the training process

How much Recovery is too much recovery … and more!
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Youtube Music

Connect with us:
elevateyourrunning.com
Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy

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.

PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:
⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Sara on Instagram
Connect with Elevate Your Running on Instagram
⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription
Inside Tracker - SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase
Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order
⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24
The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠
⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order
...more
1h 4min
October 24, 2024EP. 145 - How to Avoid Common Recovery Mistakes with Physical Therapist, Jenna Zajac
In this episode, Sara and Jenna give an update on their Indianapolis Marathon Training and how they are balancing working hard and having fun during this prep!
Jenna Zajac is a physical therapist, run coach with RISE coaching and she is on the podcast this week! We talk about:
Understanding Post-Marathon Recovery

What happens to your body when you’re running a marathon

When recovery should begin

Post-Race Strategies

Prehab for Prevention

Common Recovery Mistakes + more
Listen on:
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Spotify
Youtube Music

Connect with us:
Jenna Zajac on Instagram | Boulder Run Physio
elevateyourrunning.com
Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy

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.

PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:
⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Sara on Instagram
Connect with Elevate Your Running on Instagram
⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription
Inside Tracker - SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase
Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order
⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24
The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠
⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order
...more
1h 8min
October 17, 2024 EP. 144 - Boston Bound: From injury and Training Setback to Running a BQ Marathon with Danielle Freeman
In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Danielle, a dedicated runner who overcame a significant injury to achieve her dream of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Danielle shares her experiences, from the initial setback to her triumphant return to the running scene. We explore her mindset, training strategies, and the invaluable support she received along the way.

Listen on:
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Youtube Music

Connect with us:
elevateyourrunning.com
Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy

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.

PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:
⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Sara on Instagram
Connect with Elevate Your Running on Instagram
⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription
Inside Tracker - SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase
Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order
⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24
The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠
⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order
...more
1h 2min
October 10, 2024EP. 143 - How You Can Run a Boston Marathon Qualifying Time with Coach Jason Fitzgerald
This week, the Head Coach of Strength Running, Jason Fitzgerald connects with the Elevate Your Running audience to discuss the 2025 Boston Marathon Cut-Off Time + 2026 Qualifying Standards + more.

Jason and Sara discuss:
Does the pandemic have an impact on the stronger cut-off times?

Impact on Fall 2025 Boston Marathon Qualifying Times

New 2026 Qualifying Standards

Why are runners getting faster?

What to do after your 2025 Fall marathon to qualify in 2026

How to plan your next BQ Race
And more!

Listen on:
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Connect with us:
elevateyourrunning.com
Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy
Jason Fitzgerald on IG + X
Strength Running Website

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.

PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Sara on Instagram
Connect with Elevate Your Running on Instagram
⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription
Inside Tracker - SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase
Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order
⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24
The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠
⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order
...more
58min
October 03, 2024EP. 142 - Your Complete Marathon Recovery Guide
Have you thought about the right marathon recovery tactics to feel better sooner? This week, Coach Sara, discusses five recovery tips to help you feel better - mind, body, and soul, after you cross the 26.2 mile finish line.
When should the recovery process begin?
What is the single most important aspect to focus on during recovery?
When should movement be incorporated back into the routine?
And more!

Listen on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Youtube Music

Connect with us:
elevateyourrunning.com
Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy

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.

PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:
⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect w/ Sara on Instagram -⁠
The ⁠Elevate Your Running Training Plans⁠, Elevate20 for 20% off your plan
⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription
Inside Tracker - SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase
Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order
⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24
The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter
⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order
...more
36min
September 26, 2024EP. 141 - Checklist Corner: Race Day Must-Haves
Do you know what it takes to be prepared for race day?

Coach Amber joins the podcast this week and we share our favorite ideas around how to set yourself up for success when it comes to your race check-list!

This is an episode to reference for all Fall racers and beyond!
We dive into our top ideas surrounding:
What to incorporate during race week for a smooth transition to race weekend

Our favorite ideas for keeping the body and mind sound for racing

Race Day Morning Must-Haves!

How to adjust for weather differences

A few of our race day “flop” stories
And more!

Listen on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Youtube Music

Connect with us:
elevateyourrunning.com
Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy + runningwithmoxie

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.

PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:
⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect w/ Sara on Instagram -⁠
The ⁠Elevate Your Running Training Plans⁠, Elevate20 for 20% off your plan
⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription
Inside Tracker - SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase
Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order
⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24
The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠
Boulderthon: FRIENDOFSARA20 for $20 off your registration for the half and marathon distances
⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order
...more
1h 17min
September 19, 2024 EP. 140 - The Chicago Marathon Preview Guide (Replay)
Hey, Chicago! What do you say?

If you're running the Chicago Marathon, this weekend preview guide is for you!

This episode covers:
- Race Weekend
- What to expect at the expo
- How to approach the shakeout run / day before the course
- Race Morning do's
- The course, the crowd, and the vibe the city of Chicago brings to this world major.

Listen on:
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Connect with us:
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Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy
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...more
1h 12min
September 12, 2024EP. 139 - Breaking Down the Marathon Distance: Strategies on How to Chunk Up a Marathon, with Sports Psychology Coach, Emily Saul
Join us for a deep dive into the mental strategies that can help you conquer the marathon.
In this episode, we sit down with Sports Psychology Coach, Emily Saul, to discuss the importance of chunking up a race. We explore why this technique is crucial for marathon runners, how to break down the distance into manageable segments, and the mental strategies needed to stay focused and motivated throughout the race.
Key topics covered:
The benefits of chunking up a race

Strategies for breaking down the marathon distance

Pacing techniques for marathon runners

Overcoming self-doubt and staying motivated

The importance of process vs. outcome goals

Using chunking strategies in training
Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting your training journey, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and practical tips to help you achieve your marathon goals.
Guest: Emily Saul, Sports Psychology Coach
Topics discussed:
Why is it important to chunk up a race?

Does “chunking up a race” matter for all distances?

How do you mentally break down a marathon into manageable chunks?
Strategies for pacing yourself throughout a race

What challenges have runners faced when trying to chunk a marathon?

How important are process vs outcome goal goals when it comes to using a “chunking” a race strategy? Is one better to focus on when running than the other?

How can runners overcome feelings of doubt or self-doubt that may arise during a race?

How can the runner use positive self-talk to stay focused and motivated during a race?

What are some mindset strategies for runners when they are on the course and not hitting their process or outcome goals?

Can chunking be practiced in training?
Connect with Emily over email, website, or IG!
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Youtube Music
Connect with us:
elevateyourrunning.com
Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy
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.

PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:
⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect w/ Sara on Instagram -⁠
The ⁠Elevate Your Running Training Plans⁠, Elevate20 for 20% off your plan
⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription
Inside Tracker - SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase
Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order
⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24
The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠
Boulderthon: FRIENDOFSARA20 for $20 off your registration for the half and marathon distances
⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order
...more
1h 2min

FAQs about The Elevate Your Running Podcast:

How many episodes does The Elevate Your Running Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 170 episodes available.

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