The Elevate Your Running Podcast

By Sara ManderscheidSports Running

The Elevate Your Running Podcast episodes

December 12, 2024EP. 152 - Why Training Age Matters + How to Set Realistic Goals
Coach Sara talks about the Endurance Training Age!
She discusses:
What is training age?

How is training age different than birth age?

Why does training age matter for endurance runners?

How to break through the plateau if your training age is under 10

Factors that contribute to training age

How training age can influence your training and racing decisions
Coach Sara also shares how to set realistic goals if you’re a master runner but have a low training age, and how to break through the training plateau!

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Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy

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55 min
December 05, 2024EP. 151 - Faster as a Master Runner + Recovery Secrets with 2:56 Marathoner, Michelle Baxter
Michelle Baxter, also known as the Runners Plate on Instagram, ran her third sub 3 marathon at the age of 41 a few weeks ago in Indianapolis. In today’s episode, we talk about
How Michelle has been able to overcome “age” and how it’s “just a number”

What she added to her training program to run another sub 3 marathon PR at Indianapolis

How she’s overcome injury and found her stride in the sport

What has helped her maintain momentum and motivation

Why racing shorter distances has elevated her marathon time
And so much more!

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Connect with Michelle online through her website and IG

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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
1 hr 2 min
November 28, 2024 Ep. 150 - Running Breakthroughs + Breakdowns with 2:36 Marathoner, Kallup McCoy II, Recovery Lion
Kallup McCoy II joins the podcast today! Kallup ran the Indianapolis Marathon in an impressive 2:36 and we chat all about his training!
We discuss:
- The changes he made in this training cycle to finally break the 2:40 barrier
- How breakdowns create the opportunity for breakthroughs
- His secret weapon in this training cycle
- His running "why" and when he needed to use it the most
and so much more!

Kallup is an inspiring human! Follow him on IG and Youtube, links are listed below.

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Recovery Lion on IG + Youtube

Learn more about Kallup’s Charity: REZHope Men’s Home

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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
1 hr 9 min
November 21, 2024 EP. 149 - Post-Race Recovery, How to Race a Hilly Marathon, Coaching Changes and Your Training Questions, Answered
This week, Coach Sara answers your training and racing questions!
Sara answers your questions about:
How to pre-load electrolytes before a marathon
How to navigate a coaching change
How to properly carb load
How to run a hilly marathon …
How to combat pre-race anxiety!
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
55 min
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!

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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
1 hr 22 min
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
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Contact Dr. Lara here or through her Instagram account.
1 hr 13 min
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
1 hr 4 min
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:
Apple Podcasts
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
1 hr 8 min
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:
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
1 hr 2 min
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:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Youtube Music

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
58 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!