The Elevate Your Running Podcast

Nell Rojas is an American elite marathon runner for Nike, coach, and business owner for Rojas Running. She joins EYR to discuss key aspects of her background in the sport, as well as her present-day …

We all know the new year's feelings: excitement, promise, renewed hope, and energy. Commonly, these feelings wane as the weeks pass and life imposes stress upon us.

But what if there were things that…

Preparation is a requisite for successful performance - from training sessions to race day. This episode is all about the little things that make a big difference! We discuss the value of warming up …

Dr. Justin Ross is a clinical psychologist specializing in athlete mental health and performance psychology. He joins us to discuss key tips and important perspectives for mental health and performan…

All runners want to get better. Whether it be faster times, longer distances, or another indicator of progression, it’s crucial to receive a return on investment from all our time and energy.

In this…

Do you set goals? Do you find yourself struggling to clarify the vision and the path toward achievement? Goals can be tricky, but that's why we wanted to have this discussion! 

Your goals are the obj…

Do you often feel like running is more of a mental obstacle than a physical one? Athletes of all experience and ability levels struggle with a similar issue: Overcoming the voice in their heads that …

Do you know the ‘x-factor’ for better running? The key that will unlock greater levels of performance and longevity in the sport? If not, today’s episode will teach you all about it!

A base-building …

How do you overcome the dark moments that may present themself on a race course? This week’s discussion is all about the mindset that we carry with us as runners, and how we can leverage our mental s…

As runners and athletes, we train for adaptation. It’s our ability to adapt that allows us to run faster, farther, and stronger.

The issue is that adaptation is not easily achieved. To achieve this o…

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by guest Maddie Maher (@mileswithmaddie). Maddie is a writer and runner who has combined her love for both through her Instagram account, where she tells stories …

Following our most recent episode, Lessons Learned from Marathon Running, we asked our listeners to share their most valuable lessons gained through running.

As a result, this week is a conversation …

Marathon running requires a great deal of us. It’s mentally and physically demanding, but that’s why we love it! The challenge and possibility of stronger training cycles, faster races, and new exper…

This week, we discuss the keys to a successful taper! Every great training cycle includes a taper of about 10-14 days, allowing the body to recover and prepare for the stressors of race day.

To most …

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss both the systematic and practical approaches to developing your capacity for endurance.

Whether it be a short or long-term goal, as runners we want to run f…

This episode is all about lessons learned from our first Marathon training experiences so that you can show up more prepared for your next race!

Running provides us with the opportunity to always be …

This week, we share our best tips for safety as runners. While we can never entirely ensure our safety on a run, there are actions to be taken toward a safer set of miles.

Our discussion comes in the…

This week, we’re turning back the clock to Episode 2, where we discuss our experiences in leaving a safe career to pursue the great unknown.

Learn the importance of direction over destination; why mo…

In this episode of the podcast, we (Sara & Austin) discuss common areas of struggle for runners of all skill levels! These mistakes present themselves as ‘traps’  because they threaten to hinder prog…

This episode is full of applicable insights to maximize your training (and life) by proactively combatting the factors that limit you.

We discuss these three limitations in detail:

1. Irregularity
2. In…