The Elevate Your Running Podcast

In this week’s episode, Coach Sara explains how to run a hill - both literally and figuratively. How we show up for one thing is how we show up for everything. How do you run a hill? Do you show up t…

It’s another “What’s Normal, What’s Not Normal” edition. 

Do you have the Marathon Blues after a big training cycle? Or, do you find it tough to sleep the week following your race? Coach Sara shares …

Your Running and Training Questions answered by Coach Sara. We deep dive together on

• How to Strength Train without Equipment

• Food / Water Timing Before a Long Run

• Why do we need to go to the b…

Coach Sara answers your running and training questions. In this week’s episode, she discusses: 

• Why improvement isn’t immediately felt in running

• Mantra’s for Tough Workouts

• Breathing Techniqu…

Racing is a skill set that can take years to perfect.

In this week’s episode, Sara shares how to develop a racing skill set through the mental, and physical aspects and why racing more might be bette…

The long run is one of the most important pieces to training. Execute it well, and you not only improve your aerobic fitness, but your fatigue resistance improves and you’re able to do more in traini…

The opportunity for stronger, faster running is available to us all. With an understanding of key adaptation principles, as well as the strategies which best support tempo training, all athletes can …

This week, we breakdown all you need to know about training in the winter, and how to maximize a pivotal, yet challenging point of your running season. 

We explain how winter is unique from all othe…

This week, we tackle the half-marathon distance with a complete guide to training, fueling, and racing. Give this episode a listen and establish your plan for success in the new year of running!

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As we approach the new year, goal-setting becomes a priority for many athletes. Understanding where you’re at and where you’d like to go is pivotal to progression.

In this week’s episode, we breakdo…

In this week’s episode, we discuss mindset tools to help you overcome a disappointing result. 

Falling short of your goals, specifically on race day, can be a tough challenge for many runners to fac…

This week, we are thrilled to be joined by Ric Rojas! Ric is a retired elite distance runner, who among other achievements, held the 15K World Record, ran a 5,000m PR time of 13:39.92, and won multip…

Now is the time to work to be a stronger runner. And you can do it without going to the gym!

The holiday season is busy, and if you’re barely fitting training into your routine, these 6 tips are al…

This week, we share our best tips for making running more fun! Whether you’re in a running rut or lost in the off-season blues, we could all benefit from making the daily act of running just a bit mo…

The time between Fall and Spring race seasons can be hard for many runners to navigate. Today’s episode is your guide to planning and executing an effective “off-season” and base building phase for c…

The 10K distance is a hidden gem for quality training and race experience! This week, Sara breaks down why you should incorporate a 10K focus into your yearly running schedule, and how to make the mo…

In this episode, we offer 4 practices to help you make the most of each day preceding a big race (or training session).

From the essentials of rest and recovery, to carb loading and pacing strategi…

Matt Karl (@mattykruns) joins the podcast to talk about his most recent world major, the Berlin Marathon, and his story of overcoming injury to set a personal best!

We discuss notable lessons learne…

Progress shouldn't always be measured on paper. Sometimes, you need to look for other indicators that you’re doing the right things!

This week, we discuss four valuable measures of progress to look …

Set yourself up for success in your next race, whether it be a 5K or Marathon, by preparing for the unknown. A lot goes on when attending a big event like a major marathon weekend, or any new city fo…