Kallup McCoy is back! After sharing his inspiring marathon breakthrough in Episode 150, he returns to give us an update on his journey since the Indianapolis Marathon—and he’s been busy. Kallup is now gearing up for the ultimate endurance test: the Transcontinental Race, a grueling 3,175-mile trek from California to New York City. Tune in to hear about his training, mindset, and what’s driving him to take on this epic challenge!
In this episode, we discuss:
A day in the life of balancing training, coaching, and relationships
The hardest part of his training
His mental and physical battles
The logistics that go into a multi day run (50 days)
His biggest concerns about the run
How many pairs of running shoes he is bringing with on the run … and so much more!
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Claire Shorenstein is a distance runner and board-certified Sports Dietitian with over a decade of experience working with teenage and adult athletes from the recreational to elite level.
In today’s episode, we talk about the importance of Iron and Ferritin for endurance athletes!
We discuss:
How these two vital biomarkers work together to create a strong athlete
The difference between iron and ferritin
How these biomarkers impact endurance running
The red flags to look out for
The potential Supplements to take and supplement timing
General Food Guidance to ensure you’re consuming enough real food
Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) is a distance runner and board-certified Sports Dietitian with over a decade of experience working with teenage and adult athletes from the recreational to elite level. Through her virtual private practice, Eat for Endurance, she helps busy, active people learn how to fuel themselves for health and performance while navigating the challenges of everyday life. Claire also hosts The Eat for Endurance Podcast, which provides evidence-based guidance, inspiring athlete stories, and practical tips on various nutrition topics to fuel better, crush your endurance goals, and thrive as a human being.
Check out Claire’s nutrition membership service, Fuel for Life Crew (https://www.eatforendurance.com/fuel-for-life-crew) and free nutrition downloads (https://www.eatforendurance.com/free-nutrition-resources)
You can also connect with Claire online through her website and IG!
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Coach Amber is back on the podcast! This episode is all about running gears - SPEED!
How to develop speed gears
Why they are important for runners to master
How to implement in a workout
Common mistakes that runners make when adding speed to their workouts
Our Favorite Speedy Sessions to add to your training
And so much more!
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Kristy Naumann, a registered dietitian specializing in runner nutrition, also known as @MarathonNutritionist!
Kristy and Sara dive into the challenges many runners face when it comes to GI distress during training and racing including:
The most common causes of GI distress
Why do athletes get nauseous after a run?
How can athletes identify the specific triggers for their GI issues?
General dietary strategies to prevent GI distress during training and racing
The role of stress and how it plays in GI issues during exercise
The difference between summer and winter running
Good fueling options for pre, during and post run/workouts for a happy gut
And so much more!
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Ever taken a break from running and wondered how to get back on track safely? Elisabeth Scott from Running Explained shares her journey of returning to running after a hiatus, offering practical tips and insights to help you do the same. Whether you've hit pause due to life, injury, or burnout, this episode is here to guide and inspire you!
In this Episode, We Dive Into:
Normalizing taking breaks from running
What categories “taking a break” rather than an extended rest period
How to return to run safety
How to incorporate a strength training routine in your return to run plan
Should you run on effort?
Should you run on time on feet or mileage
The physical and mental challenges when returning to running
And the thing Elisabeth was most surprised about when she returned to running after a hiatus!
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Jonah Rosner, Running Scientist is on the podcast this week!
Jonah is an applied sports scientist, and strength and running coach based in Brooklyn, NY. Jonah spent the past 10 years working with athletes and teams from all major American Professional Team sports.
In this week’s episode, Jonah breaks down the current running fads in the market and if they are worth the hype based on scientific research.
We discuss:
Ketones
Tart Cherry Juice
Creatine
Bi-carbonate Sodium
Caffeine
Double Threshold Sessions
Heart Rate Wrist vs Chest/Arm Strap
Intermediate Fasting (and how to carb load) and the things that runners SHOULD consume for a stronger training and racing performance
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Meghann Featherstun is back on the podcast this week!
Meghann is here to help us understand how aging impacts our fueling needs by answering questions like:
What are our biggest fears around aging and nutrition?
How do our energy needs change as we get older?
What is the most important macro to change?
What are the benefits of increasing this macro?
How much should we increase this macro per meal / daily?
What does the recovery window time look like after workouts and long runs?
Easy-to-consume nutrition ideas and easy-to-make recipes
And more!
Looking for more fueling guidance? Check out Episode 87 of the Elevate Your Running Podcast with Meghann - How to Fuel Your Way Through Training and Racing with Meghann Featherstun.
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Find her group training program here
Find the sodium and hydration calculator here.
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As we look ahead to 2025, we need to also look back on 2024.
Questions to ask yourself:
What clues were left behind in 2024?
Where did you start the year?
Where did you end the year?
Did you experience: breakthroughs, plateaus, training PR’s, outcome PR’s, or a pause in training?
What to focus on for a strong 2025!
Are you looking to get stronger, faster, and experience new levels in your running? Partner with the Elevate Your Running coaches who listen, care, and create plans for you to feel strong, fast, and love the process!
Find all our coaching options at https://elevateyourrunning.com/1%3A1-virtual-coaching
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Coach Amber is back on the podcast to discuss off-season ideas to maintain fitness during a busy holiday season!
Motivation can be low this time of the year, especially if you don’t have a race on the calendar! We dive into:
What is an off-season?
Ways to maintain some level of fitness as you head into the new year, ready to tackle your goals!
We also share FOUR must-try holiday workouts solo or with a group!
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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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