The Elevate Your Running Podcast

The Elevate Your Running Podcast

By Sara ManderscheidSportsRunning
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The Elevate Your Running Podcast episodes

  • EP. 192 - Longevity, Mindset, and Performance Hacks for Masters Runners with Stephanie Dyer

    This week, we're sitting down with Stephanie Dyer, a true Grand Master's Runner who has completed over 30 marathons across three decades. Age hasn't slowed her down—in fact, she's only gotten better with time!

    In this episode, Stephanie shares her best advice on how to maintain longevity in the sport, cultivate a strong and positive mindset, and get faster as you get older.

    About Stephanie Dyer:

    • Training: Currently training for her 33rd and 34th marathons (Chicago and the Age Group World Championships at NYC).

    • Boston Marathon: April marks her 35th year of running, and marathon number 35 will be at the Boston Marathon, the course where it all started for her! She raced her fastest Boston in 2025 with a time of 3:18:30.

    • Recent Accomplishments:

      • Finished 30th at the Sydney Marathon Age Group World Championships in 2024 with a time of 3:18

      • Won her age group at the Marine Corps Marathon 2024, just one month after Sydney.


    Thank you to our sponsors: 


    PR Labs: PR Recovery Lab is here for you! Do you need that added boost of recovery to take your training to the next level? PR Labs in Boulder, Colorado can help with their Recovery Center + Contrast Therapy. Use code ELEVATE at checkout for 50% off your first visit. 


    Boulderthon: Do you want to run a FUN fall race?! New course profiles in 2025 will give way to a faster time! Boulderthon is the premier Colorado race experience, rated Top 10 in America by USA Today! Join the Elevate team on Sunday, Sept. 28th for a 5k, 10k, half, and marathon, use code Elevate10 to save $10 off your race entry! 


    Where to Listen:

    Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Music


    Connect with us:

    elevateyourrunning.com

    Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy


    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

    Senita Athletics: 15% off for first-time buyers using the link https://www.senitaathletics.com/sayrahrunshappy

    PR Labs:⁠⁠⁠ use code ELEVATE in the checkout notes for 50% off your first contrast therapy session

    Boulderthon: Save $10 using code ELEVATE10

    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 

    1 hr 16 min
  • EP. 191 - How to Prepare for Travel Race Season

    Whether it's your first or thirteenth travel race, this podcast episode highlights all the things to consider when traveling racing! Is Travel Racing Right for You? Pre-Race Preparation, Travel Check-list, Travel Day Considerations+ more!


    Thank you to our sponsors: 


    PR Labs: PR Recovery Lab is here for you! Do you need that added boost of recovery to take your training to the next level? PR Labs in Boulder, Colorado can help with their Recovery Center + Contrast Therapy. Use code ELEVATE at checkout for 50% off your first visit. 


    Boulderthon: Do you want to run a FUN fall race?! New course profiles in 2025 will give way to a faster time! Boulderthon is the premier Colorado race experience, rated Top 10 in America by USA Today! Join the Elevate team on Sunday, Sept. 28th for a 5k, 10k, half, and marathon, use code Elevate10 to save $10 off your race entry! 


    Where to Listen:

    Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Music


    Connect with us:

    elevateyourrunning.com

    Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy


    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

    Senita Athletics: 15% off for first-time buyers using the link https://www.senitaathletics.com/sayrahrunshappy

    PR Labs:⁠⁠⁠ use code ELEVATE in the checkout notes for 50% off your first contrast therapy session

    Boulderthon: Save $10 using code ELEVATE10

    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

    53 min
  • EP. 190 - Run Stronger After 40, 5 Recovery Essentials with Coach Sara (interview by Dr. Duane Scotti)

    This week's episode is a bit different - this is a replay from Dr. Duane Scotti's podcast, The Healthy Runner Podcast. We discuss the top 5 recovery essentials that every aging runner needs to show up happy, strong, and recovered while chasing big goals. Enjoy! 


    Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running community for 20+ years.  He is truly living his passion educating the running community that they don’t need to stop running to get over a running injury.  After 19 years teaching in higher education, Duane decided to step away as a Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy to pursue his passion educating the running community. 


    Through his signature 1:1 coaching program, Healthy Runner Academy membership, weekly videos, and podcast episodes, he empowers runners to get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running.  Through strength and run specific training you can build your body to have a strong mind, strong body, and just keep running!  Learn more about how Duane became a healthy runner here!


    [Download] the FREE Injury Prevention Resource Mentioned: 6-Steps to Grow as a Runner 


    If you are recovering from an injury and want to get back into running without setbacks: [Download] FREE Return to Run Program


    Connect with Dr. Duane Scotti:

    • Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner

      Subscribe to Spark Healthy Runner YouTube Channel

      www.sparkhealthyrunner.com

    • Healthy Runner Podcast on Apple

    • Healthy Runner Podcast on Spotify


    Thank you to our sponsors: 


    PR Labs: PR Recovery Lab is here for you! Do you need that added boost of recovery to take your training to the next level? PR Labs in Boulder, Colorado can help with their Recovery Center + Contrast Therapy. Use code ELEVATE at checkout for 50% off your first visit. 


    Boulderthon: Do you want to run a FUN fall race?! New course profiles in 2025 will give way to a faster time! Boulderthon is the premier Colorado race experience, rated Top 10 in America by USA Today! Join the Elevate team on Sunday, Sept. 28th for a 5k, 10k, half, and marathon, use code Elevate10 to save $10 off your race entry! 


    Where to Listen:

    Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Music


    Connect with us:

    elevateyourrunning.com

    Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy


    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

    49 min
  • EP. 189 - How to Elevate Your Mindset with Mental Skills Coach, Carrie Jackson

    Carrie Jackson is a mental skills training coach. She is the co-author of Rebound and the co-host of the Injured Athletes Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the mindset of an anxious athlete and how it presents itself on the start line.


    Struggling with race day nerves? Join us as I connect with Carrie Jackson about practical strategies to conquer pre-race anxiety and run your best race yet! Learn how to distinguish between excitement and anxiety, manage symptoms, and build mental resilience.


    We discuss:

  • Understanding the cause of pre-race anxiety

  • How and why it shows up for some athletes and not others

  • Personality traits that present a greater chance of experiencing these feelings

  • Pre-race anxiety signs that a runner may feel or experience 

  • Longer-term strategies runners can implement in their training to build resilience against race-day anxiety


  • 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. 


    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:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription

    Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order

    The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠

    1 hr 9 min
  • EP. 188 - Less is More: The Power of Strategic Undertraining

    Ever feel like you're not doing enough to prepare for your next race? In this episode, we flip the script on undertraining. Instead of seeing it as a failure, we explore how strategic undertraining can be your secret weapon. Join me as we discuss why a slightly less-than-perfect training cycle can lead to a stronger, healthier body and a sharper mind on race day. You'll learn why being 10% undertrained is often better than being 5% overtrained, and how this new mindset can lead to your most enjoyable and successful race yet.


    The Difference Between Undertraining and Overtraining: We break down why overtraining is often a greater threat to your race goals and long-term running health.


    The Power of a Fresh Mind and Body: Discover how coming to the start line rested and motivated can unlock a surprising performance.


    Why Long-Term Fitness is Your "Bank Account": We talk about how your years of consistent running build a foundation you can rely on, even with a less-than-ideal training cycle.


    Racing Smarter, Not Harder: Learn practical strategies for the undertrained runner, from smart pacing to using the run/walk method to finish strong.


    Thank you to our sponsors: 


    PR Labs: PR Recovery Lab is here for you! Do you need that added boost of recovery to take your training to the next level? PR Labs in Boulder, Colorado can help with their Recovery Center + Contrast Therapy. Use code ELEVATE at checkout for 50% off your first visit. 


    Boulderthon: Do you want to run a FUN fall race?! New course profiles in 2025 will give way to a faster time! Boulderthon is the premier Colorado race experience, rated Top 10 in America by USA Today! Join the Elevate team on Sunday, Sept. 28th for a 5k, 10k, half, and marathon, use code Elevate10 to save $10 off your race entry! 


    Where to Listen:

    Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Music


    Connect with us:

    elevateyourrunning.com

    Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy


    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

    PR Labs:⁠⁠⁠ use code ELEVATE in the checkout notes for 50% off your first contrast therapy session

    Boulderthon: Save $10 on the half marathon  using code ELEVATE10

    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

    45 min
  • EP. 187 - What You Need to Know about RED - S + Underfueling for Endurance Athletes with Registered Dietitian, Kristy Baumann (marathon.nutritionist on IG)

    Welcome to the August Elevate Your Running Team Call! I thought it would be fun to include you in our team call, and gain the same expertise as the Elevate athletes receive each month with our team discussion.

     

    This month, Kristy Baumann joins us to discuss the importance of fueling well to make you feel like it’s your superpower. 


    We discuss: 

    Why you might be gaining weight in training, and still feeling hungry.

    Signs of not eating enough.

    How you could be gaining weight yet still be underfueled? 

    How does underfueling happen?

    Signs a runner is fueling correctly.

    The vitamins needed to prevent RED - S.


    You can connect with Kristy on Instagram and join her Fueled Runner Club! 


    Thank you to our sponsors: 


    PR Labs: PR Recovery Lab is here for you! Do you need that added boost of recovery to take your training to the next level? PR Labs in Boulder, Colorado can help with their Recovery Center + Contrast Therapy. Use code ELEVATE at checkout for 50% off your first visit. 


    Boulderthon: Do you want to run a FUN fall race?! New course profiles in 2025 will give way to a faster time! Boulderthon is the premier Colorado race experience, rated Top 10 in America by USA Today! Join the Elevate team on Sunday, Sept. 28th for a 5k, 10k, half, and marathon, use code Elevate10 to save $10 off your race entry! 


    Where to listen:

    Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Music


    Connect with us:

    elevateyourrunning.com

    Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy


    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:

    Join the Fueled Runner Club! With Kristy Baumann, Registered Dietitian 

    Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription

    PR Labs:⁠⁠⁠ use code ELEVATE in the checkout notes for 50% off your first contrast therapy session

    Boulderthon: Save $10 using code ELEVATE10 for the half and marathon

    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

    1 hr 10 min
  • EP. 186 - If I Started Running Today, This Is What I Would Do and Buy!

    Running looked a lot different in 2005 when I started my running journey. In this week’s episode, I share practical suggestions and tips on what I would do and buy if I were starting over my running journey in 2025! This is a fun one, I hope you enjoy it.


    Thank you to our sponsors: 


    PR Labs: PR Recovery Lab is here for you! Do you need that added boost of recovery to take your training to the next level? PR Labs in Boulder, Colorado can help with their Recovery Center + Contrast Therapy. Use code ELEVATE at checkout for 50% off your first visit. 


    Boulderthon: Do you want to run a FUN fall race?! New course profiles in 2025 will give way to a faster time! Boulderthon is the premier Colorado race experience, rated Top 10 in America by USA Today! Join the Elevate team on Sunday, Sept. 28th for a 5k, 10k, half, and marathon, use code Elevate10 to save $10 off your race entry! 


    Where to Listen:

    Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Music


    Connect with us:

    elevateyourrunning.com

    Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy


    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

    PR Labs:⁠⁠⁠ use code ELEVATE in the checkout notes for 50% off your first contrast therapy session

    Boulderthon: Save $10 using code ELEVATE10

    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

    56 min
  • EP. 185 - Run with Confidence in the Era of Running Influencers and Social Media Saturation

    Fellow running coach Merilee Navarre is on the podcast this week to discuss the hot topic of running with confidence in an era of social media saturation and influencer culture. We'll dive into how to filter the noise, trust your unique journey, and find your stride without falling prey to comparison or unrealistic expectations. Tune in to learn practical strategies for a healthier, happier relationship with running, both on and offline.


    Thank you to our sponsors: 


    PR Labs: PR Recovery Lab is here for you! Do you need that added boost of recovery to take your training to the next level? PR Labs in Boulder, Colorado can help with their Recovery Center + Contrast Therapy. Use code ELEVATE at checkout for 50% off your first visit. 


    Boulderthon: Do you want to run a FUN fall race?! New course profiles in 2025 will give way to a faster time! Boulderthon is the premier Colorado race experience, rated Top 10 in America by USA Today! Join the Elevate team on Sunday, Sept. 28th for a 5k, 10k, half, and marathon, use code Elevate10 to save $10 off your race entry! 


    Where to Listen:

    Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Music


    Connect with us:

    elevateyourrunning.com

    Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy


    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

    PR Labs:⁠⁠⁠ use code ELEVATE in the checkout notes for 50% off your first contrast therapy session

    Boulderthon: Save $10 using code ELEVATE10

    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

    1 hr 17 min
  • EP. 184 - Injury Prevention Strategies for Running Longevity with Dr. Duane Scotti

    In this must-listen episode, your host Coach Sara Manderscheid sits down with physical therapist and run coach Dr. Duane Scotti, founder of Spark Healthy Runner, to explore how to make running a sustainable, lifelong pursuit. A leading expert in injury prevention for runners, Dr. Scotti shares his top strategies for adapting your training as you age, building a resilient body with strength and plyometric work, and knowing when those aches are just part of the process—or a sign to pause. Tune in to gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to keep running for life.


    Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS, is the founder of Spark Healthy Runner, host of the Healthy Runner Podcast, and a seasoned leader in the rehab and running community with over 20 years of experience. After nearly two decades teaching as a Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Duane followed his passion full-time: educating runners on how to overcome injuries without giving up the sport they love. Through his signature 1:1 coaching program, Healthy Runner Academy, and weekly content—including podcast episodes and videos—he helps runners get stronger, run faster, and enjoy injury-free miles for years to come.


    Want to learn how Duane became a healthy runner himself? Click here to learn more.


    [Download] the FREE Injury Prevention Resource Mentioned: 6-Steps to Grow as a Runner 


    If you are recovering from an injury and want to get back into running without setbacks: [Download] FREE Return to Run Program


    Connect with Dr. Duane Scotti:

    • Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner

    • Subscribe to Spark Healthy Runner YouTube Channel

    • www.sparkhealthyrunner.com

    • Healthy Runner Podcast on Apple

    • Healthy Runner Podcast on Spotify


    Thank you to our sponsors: 

    PR Labs: PR Recovery Lab is here for you! Do you need that added boost of recovery to take your training to the next level? PR Labs in Boulder, Colorado can help with their Recovery Center + Contrast Therapy. Use code ELEVATE at checkout for 50% off your first visit. 


    Boulderthon: Do you want to run a FUN fall race?! New course profiles in 2025 will give way to a faster time! Boulderthon is the premier Colorado race experience, rated Top 10 in America by USA Today! Join the Elevate team on Sunday, Sept. 28th for a 5k, 10k, half, and marathon, use code Elevate10 to save $10 off your race entry! 


    Where to Listen:

    Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Music


    Connect with us:

    elevateyourrunning.com

    Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy


    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

    PR Labs:⁠⁠⁠ use code ELEVATE in the checkout notes for 50% off your first contrast therapy session

    Boulderthon: Save $10 using code ELEVATE10

    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

    1 hr 9 min
  • EP. 183 - Finding Your Pace: Adapting Training to Life's Demands

    In this episode, we're diving deep into Personalizing Your Pace: How to Adjust Training for Life’s Demands.


    Forget the myth of the "perfect" training plan. We'll explore why flexibility isn't a weakness, but your greatest strength in staying consistent, preventing burnout, and avoiding injury. Tune in to discover practical strategies for:

    Honest Self-Assessment: Learn how to check in with your body and mind before each run to truly understand your energy levels.

    Smart Modifications: Get actionable tips on adjusting pace, distance, and even entire workouts when life throws you a curveball.

    Embracing Rest & Recovery: Understand why rest days are non-negotiable and how active recovery can support your training.

    Shifting Your Mindset: Let go of guilt and learn to view training adjustments as smart, long-term investments in your running journey.


    Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, this episode will empower you to train smarter, listen to your body, and keep running joyful, no matter what life brings.


    Thank you to our sponsors: 

    PR Labs: PR Recovery Lab is here for you! Do you need that added boost of recovery to take your training to the next level? PR Labs in Boulder, Colorado can help with their Recovery Center + Contrast Therapy. Use code ELEVATE at checkout for 50% off your first visit. 

    Boulderthon: Do you want to run a FUN fall race?! New course profiles in 2025 will give way to a faster time! Boulderthon is the premier Colorado race experience, rated Top 10 in America by USA Today! Join the Elevate team on Sunday, Sept. 28th for a 5k, 10k, half, and marathon, use code Elevate10 to save $10 off your race entry! 


    Where to Listen:

    Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Music


    Connect with us:

    elevateyourrunning.com

    Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy


    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

    PR Labs:⁠⁠⁠ use code ELEVATE in the checkout notes for 50% off your first contrast therapy session

    Boulderthon: Save $10 using code ELEVATE10

    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

    59 min

About The Elevate Your Running Podcast

From the publisher's feed

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!

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