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The Elevate Your Running Podcast

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 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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Update frequency
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Average duration
58 minutes
Episodes
191
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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EP. 130 - Conquering the Marathon: 6 Key Differences from the Half Marathon You NEED to Know

EP. 130 - Conquering the Marathon: 6 Key Differences from the Half Marathon You NEED to Know

In today's episode, Sara shares how to conquer the marathon and the key differences you need to know if you're transitioning from running half marathons to marathons.

Today's episode covers:

  • The Lo…
00:46:15  |   Thu 11 Jul 2024
EP. 129 - The #1 Thing To Add To Your Training To Ignite A Spark

EP. 129 - The #1 Thing To Add To Your Training To Ignite A Spark

This week, I dive into the ONE THING that will ignite a spark in your training!

  • The annual July Fourth message - the great resignation
  • The importance of getting uncomfortable and how valuable it is …
00:56:16  |   Thu 04 Jul 2024
EP. 128 - Top 3 Reasons Why Speed Workouts Help Long Distance Runners

EP. 128 - Top 3 Reasons Why Speed Workouts Help Long Distance Runners

In this week's episode, Sara dives into the top 3 reasons why speed workouts are essential for long-distance runners. If you're preparing for a marathon or just looking to improve your running perfor…

00:44:06  |   Thu 27 Jun 2024
EP. 127 - How to Get Back to Running Safely Post Partum with Dr. Christina Piron

EP. 127 - How to Get Back to Running Safely Post Partum with Dr. Christina Piron

In this week’s episode, Coach Sara is joined by Dr. Christina Piron.  Dr. Piron is a Peditrian and we discuss how new moms can get back to running safely and feeling happy and healthy.


Today’s episo…

01:10:38  |   Thu 20 Jun 2024
EP. 126 - Strategies on How to Fuel Your Way Through Summer Without Compromising Your Training

EP. 126 - Strategies on How to Fuel Your Way Through Summer Without Compromising Your Training

This week, I share why summer fueling matters MORE than in other training months and how you can add “more” now to feel stronger during warm summer workouts and long runs.


In this episode, I talk ab…

00:58:47  |   Thu 13 Jun 2024
EP. 125 - What to Do If You’ve Been Using Spring Energy Gels in Your Training

EP. 125 - What to Do If You’ve Been Using Spring Energy Gels in Your Training

Coach Sara addresses the Spring Energy Gel controversy and recent data findings from multiple data sources. We know that fueling well and fueling often can lead to breakthrough performances. We also …

00:54:50  |   Thu 06 Jun 2024
EP. 124 - The Urgency of Safe Running with Dena Lewis

EP. 124 - The Urgency of Safe Running with Dena Lewis

In this week’s episode, Coach Sara has an in-depth conversation with Dena Lewis. Dena is a long-time endurance runner, starting her running journey by running 5ks which morphed into the ultra running…

00:57:22  |   Thu 30 May 2024
EP. 123 - What You Need to Know About Running Track Workouts for a Strong Season of Speed

EP. 123 - What You Need to Know About Running Track Workouts for a Strong Season of Speed

In this week’s episode, Coach Sara shares tips on approaching a track workout and best practices when stepping into the Oval Office. :)


Coach Sara breaks down:

  • How not to be intimated by running o…

00:45:26  |   Thu 23 May 2024
EP. 122 - How to Think About Your Base Phase of Training

EP. 122 - How to Think About Your Base Phase of Training

In this week’s episode, Coach Sara shares insight on the base phase of training. 


What is the base phase of training?


Why is it so tough to master the easy running?


How to make the most of your ba…

00:43:39  |   Thu 16 May 2024
EP. 121 - A Post-Partum Return to Running with Meg Rashkin

EP. 121 - A Post-Partum Return to Running with Meg Rashkin

In this week’s episode, Coach Sara brings on guest, Meg Rashkin. 


Meg’s love for running runs deep. She’s gone through the classic run too-hard and burnout scenario. She spent several years discover…

01:16:20  |   Thu 09 May 2024
EP. 120 - How To Preserve A Resilient Mindset After Achieving Your Running Goal with Dr. Lara Pence

EP. 120 - How To Preserve A Resilient Mindset After Achieving Your Running Goal with Dr. Lara Pence

If you don’t like the channel, change the station. Dr. Lara has helped athletes turn the channel or the volume on their mindset strength. One aspect of mental strength is that it can be trained and I…

01:14:15  |   Thu 02 May 2024
EP. 119 - 5 Things I Would Do If I Were Starting Over as a Runner

EP. 119 - 5 Things I Would Do If I Were Starting Over as a Runner

What is something you would do differently starting over as a new runner?! 

Coach Sara shares the 5 THINGS she would do differently, and how they are all great examples of what you can apply to your …

01:08:27  |   Thu 25 Apr 2024
EP. 118 - 4 Key Lessons Learned from the 128th Boston Marathon and how to apply them to your training

EP. 118 - 4 Key Lessons Learned from the 128th Boston Marathon and how to apply them to your training

Coach Sara recaps the 128th Boston Marathon, and four key lessons learned from Marathon Monday and how to apply them to your training. 

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Boston Marathon

09:48…

00:59:23  |   Thu 18 Apr 2024
EP. 117 - 6 Ways to Have Your Best Running Era

EP. 117 - 6 Ways to Have Your Best Running Era

Whether you’re a swiftie or not, we can all agree that Taylor Swift is living her best era right now! Coach Sara shares 6 Ways to Have Your Best Running Era and how it relates to Taylor Swift and how…

00:59:34  |   Thu 11 Apr 2024
EP. 116 - The Art of Creating a Strong Mindset with Sport Psychology Coach, Emily Saul

EP. 116 - The Art of Creating a Strong Mindset with Sport Psychology Coach, Emily Saul

Emily Saul, a sports psychologist coach, helps break down the mindset of an athlete during the taper process, race morning, during the race and tools how to be your strongest self to make the most of…

01:28:29  |   Thu 04 Apr 2024
EP. 115 - Your Guide to the Boston Marathon Race Weekend (and Tips if You’re on the Cusp to Qualify!)

EP. 115 - Your Guide to the Boston Marathon Race Weekend (and Tips if You’re on the Cusp to Qualify!)


Coach Sara is a 6x Boston Qualifier and ran the Boston Marathon twice in the last three years. She has coached dozens of athletes who have run from Hopkinton to the Back Bay over her coaching career…

01:15:55  |   Thu 28 Mar 2024
EP. 114 - Top Strategies on How to Overcome Seasons of Injury and How to Start Stacking Healthy Training Cycles!

EP. 114 - Top Strategies on How to Overcome Seasons of Injury and How to Start Stacking Healthy Training Cycles!

Coach Sara brings Tamanaa Singh to the Elevate Podcast this week. Tamanna is a runner, a sports cardiologist, a dog mom and so much more. Tamanna speaks to the season of being an injured runner and h…

01:09:23  |   Thu 21 Mar 2024
EP. 113 - 6 Strategies to Prevent Hitting the Wall in Your Next Marathon

EP. 113 - 6 Strategies to Prevent Hitting the Wall in Your Next Marathon


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Do you find your pace significantly decreasing during the marathon? Maybe it’s a sudden, onset of 30 - 60 seconds slower per mile throughout the remaining portion of the race? T…

01:09:18  |   Thu 14 Mar 2024
EP. 112 - Why the 10k Distance is the Best Distance to Race (REPLAY)

EP. 112 - Why the 10k Distance is the Best Distance to Race (REPLAY)


You might be wondering why the 10k distance is one of the best distances to race. 

This episode outlines the benefits of training for the 10k distance, how to add it to your training if you’re train…

01:07:21  |   Thu 07 Mar 2024
EP. 111 - 3 Ways to Determine Pace + Intensity

EP. 111 - 3 Ways to Determine Pace + Intensity

In this episode, Sara shares three ways to determine pace and intensity.

  1. Heartrate Training

  2. Pace Calculations

  3. Effort Style Running

How to feel pace and effort - and how that will translate o…

01:16:03  |   Thu 29 Feb 2024
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