The Elevate Your Running Podcast

Sara Manderscheid
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Running
  • Updated Weekly

Ready to transform your running? Welcome to the Elevate Your Running Podcast, hosted by Sara Manderscheid, a seasoned running coach and eight-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! Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/1210115349/subscribe

  1. 10 hrs ago

    Ep 226 - Clayton Young Is Chasing the American Record + 3 Things I've Changed in My Training + The Mindset That Changes Everything

    Clayton Young is chasing the American Record—and in this episode, we’re talking about what it really takes to perform at the highest level. In Episode 226 of the Elevate Your Running Podcast, we’re covering elite marathon training, my latest Chicago Marathon training updates, and one of the most important performance tools a runner has: your mindset. Clayton Young is coming off an incredible stretch of marathon racing and has his sights set on the American Record. We’ll talk about what makes Clayton such a consistent and competitive marathoner, what elite runners can teach all of us about the process, and what it looks like to chase a big goal when the margin for error is incredibly small. I’ll also share a Chicago Marathon training update, including what my training is looking like, how I’m approaching the final stages of marathon preparation, and the lessons I’m learning along the way. And finally, we’re diving into something every runner can use: how to make your mind your greatest asset. Your mindset can either become a limiting factor or one of your biggest performance advantages. We’ll talk about confidence, staying present, handling hard workouts, managing doubt, and learning to trust the work you’ve put in. Whether you’re training for a marathon, chasing a PR, working toward a Boston Qualifying time, or simply trying to become a stronger and more confident runner, this episode will give you plenty to think about—and hopefully put into practice. In this episode:• Clayton Young’s pursuit of the American Record• What we can learn from elite marathon training• My latest Chicago Marathon training updates• How to build confidence as a runner• Turning your mindset into a performance advantage• Staying focused when training gets hard• Learning to trust your training and yourself• The mental side of chasing a big marathon goal If you’re ready to run stronger, think stronger, and elevate your running, this episode is for you. Resources & Links: Work with Coach Sara + the Elevate Your Running Coaching Team  – Coaching and Programs elevateyourrunning.com Instagram – Join the Community Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy Email Coach Sara for podcast feedback, training questions, and if you’re curious about working together!  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube Channel  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, Sara’s training updates, Q + A coaching advice, and more through this platform!  PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS: Boulderthon 2026: save $20 off the marathon or half marathon with code SARA20 Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off Skratch Labs - Use this link for 20% off your next order! Where to Listen:

  2. 6d ago

    Ep 225 - 2:52 Marathoner, Meghan Howard on Preparing for the Chicago Marathon

    Meghan Howard is back to share what she’s been up to since she ran a breakthrough marathon in Toyko earlier this year! We spent time connecting on how she is thinking about her next marathon in October, the Chicago Marathon How she balances running high volume (86 - 90 miles a week) with life, staying consistent while having fun! What she's changing for her Chicago Marathon build How being a Lululemon Ambassador gives back in more ways than she could have ever imagined!  Resources & Links: Follow Meghan on Instagram  Work with Coach Sara + the Elevate Your Running Coaching Team  – Coaching and Programs elevateyourrunning.com Instagram – Join the Community Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube Channel  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, Sara’s training updates, Q + A coaching advice, and more through this platform!  PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS: Boulderthon 2026: save $20 off the marathon or half marathon with code SARA20 Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off Skratch Labs - Use this code for 20% off your next order! Where to Listen:

  3. Jul 27

    Ep 224: Josh Kerr's Mile Record, My Chicago Training & Escaping a Summer Running Rut

    In this month's episode, Coach Sara shares the importance of mindset relating to Josh Kerr's world record in the mile, her own Chicago training and if she found a coach, and how to get out of the summer running rut if the weather is getting you down! Resources & Links: Work with Coach Sara + the Elevate Your Running Coaching Team  – Coaching and Programs elevateyourrunning.com Instagram – Join the Community Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube Channel  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, Sara’s training updates, Q + A coaching advice, and more through this platform!  PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS: Boulderthon 2026: save $20 off the marathon or half marathon with code SARA20 Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Senitas Athletics: save 15% off your total order using the link attached Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off Skratch Labs - Use this code for 20% off your next order! Where to Listen:

  4. Jun 30

    Ep 223 - The Marathon Moment, Coaching Decisions, and How to Enjoy the Process While Chasing Goals

    I couldn't stay away all summer! In this episode, I share: the Marathon Moment and How Races are learning to adapt (which is helping all of us) where I'm at with my own training and why the process to partner with a coach has been a long journey how to have fun and work hard while chasing goals - yes, it can be done, and I'm a big believe if you can find the balance, you will find your potential in the sport! Work with Coach Sara + the Elevate Your Running Coaching Team  – Coaching and Programselevateyourrunning.com Instagram – Join the Community Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube Channel  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, Sara’s training updates, Q + A coaching advice, and more through this platform!  PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS: Boulderthon 2026: save $20 off the marathon or half marathon with code SARA20 Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Senitas Athletics: save 15% off your total order using the link attached Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off Skratch Labs - Use this code for 20% off your next order! Where to Listen:

  5. May 7

    EP. 222 - Summer Break Announcement

    Resources & Links: Work with Coach Sara + the Elevate Your Running Coaching Team  – Coaching and Programs elevateyourrunning.com Instagram – Join the Community Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube Channel  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, Sara’s training updates, Q + A coaching advice, and more through this platform!  PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS: Boulderthon 2026: save $20 off the marathon or half marathon with code SARA20 Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Senitas Athletics: save 15% off your total order using the link attached Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off Skratch Labs - Use this code for 20% off your next order! Where to Listen:

  6. Apr 30

    EP. 221 - Breaking Down Running Fads with Science with Running Scientist, Jonah Rosner (Replay)

    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 Follow  Jonah on IG and subscribe to his science-backed newsletter online at https://marathonscience.beehiiv.com/subscribe  Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Music Connect with us: elevateyourrunning.com 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.  PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS: The Elevate Your Running Podcast is available on all streaming platforms.  NEW: The Taylor Swift Swiftie 8 Week Speed Era Training Plan is NOW AVAILABLE! https://www.finalsurge.com/coach/elevateyourrunning/plan/105225  Follow Sara and her coaching squad at instagram.com/elevateyourrunning or elevateyourrunning.com Find more here: elevateyourrunning.com  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Boulderthon 2026: save $20 off the marathon or half marathon with code SARA20 Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Senitas Athletics: save 15% off your total order using the link attached Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off Skratch Labs - Use this code for 20% off your next order

  7. Apr 23

    EP. 220 - Three Science Backed Must Haves for a Productive Taper!

    Whether you love it or hate it, the taper is designed to rebuild muscle and tendon damage, build strength and durability and give you that poppy and light feeling for race day. So, if you’re a runner who really wants to do their best on race day, these three science-backed taper must-haves will give you that edge! Sleep Mindset Carb Loading What do you think? Have you dialed in your taper to include these three must-haves?  Resources & Links: Work with Coach Sara + the Elevate Your Running Coaching Team  – Coaching and Program elevateyourrunning.com Instagram – Join the Community Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy Where to Listen Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube Channel  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, Sara’s training updates, Q + A coaching advice, and more through this platform!  PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS: Boulderthon 2026: save $20 off the marathon or half marathon with code SARA20 Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Senitas Athletics: save 15% off your total order using the link attached Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off

  8. Apr 16

    EP. 219 - How to Chunk Up Your Next Race with Sports Psychology Coach, Emily Saul (Replay)

    Join us for a deep dive into the mental strategies that can help you conquer the marathon. In this episode, we sit down with Sports Psychology Coach, Emily Saul, to discuss the importance of chunking up a race. We explore why this technique is crucial for marathon runners, how to break down the distance into manageable segments, and the mental strategies needed to stay focused and motivated throughout the race. Key topics covered: The benefits of chunking up a race Strategies for breaking down the marathon distance Pacing techniques for marathon runners Overcoming self-doubt and staying motivated The importance of process vs. outcome goals Using chunking strategies in training Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting your training journey, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and practical tips to help you achieve your marathon goals. Connect with Emily over ⁠email⁠, ⁠website⁠, or ⁠IG⁠!  Listen on: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Youtube Music⁠ Connect with us: ⁠elevateyourrunning.com⁠ ⁠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.  PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS: ⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Senita Athletics: 15% off for first-time buyers using the link https://www.senitaathletics.com/sayrahrunshappy Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off

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Ready to transform your running? Welcome to the Elevate Your Running Podcast, hosted by Sara Manderscheid, a seasoned running coach and eight-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! Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/1210115349/subscribe

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