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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A deep dive into many of the running world’s most popular topics, including last weekend’s Chicago Marathon, a new world record for the sport, the 2024 Boston Marathon’s 5-and-a-half minute cutoff ti…
Major marathons can be tough to navigate; fortunately, the right resources and information can help reduce any unneeded stress surrounding your race weekend. Listen for a full guide to the Chicago Ma…
There is no better workout to develop your endurance strength than the tempo run. From 5K to marathon, every training program should use it to the athlete’s advantage.
This week’s episode explains …
Tapering into a big race can throw your body and mind for a loop! Which makes it all the more important to brief yourself on what to expect, as well as what to look out for during this ever-important…
Food is fuel, right? But what kind of fuel is best for our lives as runners? And perhaps most importantly, how do we integrate great nutritional choices into our busy lives?
It doesn’t seem like th…
With the Boston Marathon qualifying window closing in a few days, you may have already BQ’d - and if you have, you might be wondering what’s next. If you haven’t qualified, you may have your eyes set…
Are you interested in leveling-up your running this year? You don’t need to work with a coach to show up to the start line prepared and confident!
Check out Standard and Custom Training Plans by El…
A 100 mile race can apply to all other aspects of running and life. Today’s episode is about the takeaways of this year’s running of the Leadville 100 and how every runner can learn from the approach…
There’s a lot to learn about training - and often, the only way to understand what is “normal” and “not normal” is through trial-and-error. But, this week’s episode may save you some time, as we dive…
This week, we answer the most asked questions in the world of running and mindset!
In order, we discuss the following:
Training in the heat, for many, is unavoidable in the summer. Fortunately, there are numerous benefits to the stimulus provided by these conditions.
This episode is an in-depth discussion around th…
This week’s episode features the components you don’t want to overlook any longer!
There’s so much to consider in training, so as athletes, we must be willing to sort through the noise to identify …
This week we are discussing the ins and outs of the 6 major marathons! From qualifying standards and the differentiating factors of these large-scale events, to experience-based tips for running a su…
There are countless benefits that strength training has to offer for both general health and performance. This week’s episode explains why you should lift weights as a runner, and tips for making ‘mo…
For many runners, high mileage and quality don’t often blend well. Today’s episode is a discussion around why that is the case, and how you can combine the two for greater training and results!
We d…
With longer days come warmer days, and the possibility that your running (and life) may be hindered by the heat. To combat conditions of the summer months, we must set ourselves up for success with t…
Today’s episode is about choice. The choice to live with urgency, run with passion, and leave nothing for tomorrow.
We discuss the bravery of Ali Feller (@aliontherun1) as she endures a cancer diag…
Goals are great, but they’re nothing without the right plan to achieve them. Today’s episode is intended to give you the roadmap to training for (and accomplishing) your Fall or end of year running g…
Consistency is one rule that will ensure success in running and life. It has a compounding effect, where today's investments offer an accumulating return over time. But, consistent action is hard. Li…
Across day-to-day training, key workouts, and the moments you choose to race, there is a significant difference between the PUSH (a designated period of sacrifice, focus, and intentionality towards a…