The Elevate Your Running Podcast
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This week, Coach Sara answers your training questions from IG and Threads! In this power hour of running, Sara addresses the following questions:
Why We Need to Fuel Our Long Runs: Fasted Running isn’t Better!
Low-Cost Fueling Suggestions
Short + Effective Strength Training Routines for the Busy Runner
When to Run Workouts in the Cold
How to Manage Training Anxiety
The Best Kept Secret to Running that I wish I knew when I started!
Why Running Coaches are for a variety of runners and not just for the elite or “really fast” runners
The Elevate Coaching Team has 1:1 coaching spots available for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team!
You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at sara@elevateyourrunning.com
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Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy
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KETONE-IQ: Your post-run recovery ketones
ATTENTION DOG OWNERS - This episode is for you!
Have you ever wondered how to incorporate running into your dog’s movement routine? How to approach different seasons and different terrains?
Dr. RuthAnn Lobos joins the podcast this week. She discusses the proper way to add running into your dog’s running schedule, and our furry friends are just like us!
Learn about pre-run routines, recovery ideas, fueling, and the right way to introduce them to running and SO MUCH more. We also discuss the latest rehab ideas, including acupuncture!
As a dog owner, I found this episode insightful! Share with your dog running friends and let’s keep our pace pales happy and healthy in our training!
You can find Dr. RuthAnn Lobos on Instagram
Buy the reflective dog collar through Amazon!
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The Elevate Coaching Team has 1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at sara@elevateyourrunning.com
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning.
Do you want to be an inclusive insider? Help support the Elevate Your Running Podcast! Get exclusive content, coaching advice, and more through this platform!
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KETONE-IQ: Your post-run recovery ketones
PODCAST DESCRIPTION:
Tired of fading at the end of your runs or races? This week, we dive deep into the powerful strategies of progression runs and negative splits. Learn how to train smarter, race stronger, and unlock your true running potential. We'll cover everything from the science behind these techniques to practical tips for implementing them in your own training.
In this episode, we'll discuss:
What are progression runs and negative splits, and why are they essential for runners of all levels?
The key benefits of incorporating these strategies into your training regimen.
How to structure effective progression run workouts for various distances.
Proven race-day strategies for achieving a successful negative split.
Common mistakes to avoid and how to overcome them.
Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your consistency or a seasoned racer aiming for a new personal best, this episode will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to achieve your running goals.
Connect with Us:
Elevate Your Running and Coach Sara on IG
Try a progression run this week and share your experience with us on social media!
What are your best negative split tips? Let us know!
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning.
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The Elevate Coaching Team has 1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at sara@elevateyourrunning.com
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This week, I’m analyzing the most popular running advice from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Google, and even ChatGPT, just like Allie Ostrander did in her recent YouTube video.
Which tips are legit, and which ones are just hype? I break them down, rank them, and decide whether they’re worth adding to your training. Some are game-changers, while others... not so much. Let’s separate the good advice from the gimmicks!
This Weeks Topics:
Training Tips
Recovery and Injury Prevention
Mental Tips
Watch Allie’s YouTube video here
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@Elevateyourrunning and @sayrahrunshappy
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning.
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The half marathon distance is one of the best race distances to race, and it’s also a race distance that many don’t properly train for!
In this episode, Coach Sara shares four common half marathon mistakes and how to avoid them!
How to Structure a Training Plan
How to get the most of the Long Run
How to Pace a Half Marathon
How to Avoid Running Too Much
The Elevate Coaching Team has 1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at sara@elevateyourrunning.com
Listen on:
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Connect with us:
Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning.
Do you want to be an inclusive insider? Help support the Elevate Your Running Podcast! Get exclusive content, coaching advice, and more through this platform!
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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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Connect with us:
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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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Loved this episode? Subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your running journey and coaching experiences on social media with #elevateyourrunning.
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