The Elevate Your Running Podcast

Coach Sara recaps the 2026 Chicago Marathon from the pro field, to her race experience and how to move forward after a tough race experience.
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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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Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription
Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off
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A new episode is coming tomorrow about all things Chicago. In the meantime, here is a new episode about race week!

Sometimes, you need to hear the right phrase heading into race week. This week, I share where I'm at with my Chicago Marathon race, and the 3 Things I Shared with my Fall Marathoners. These phrases can be used for all types of races, and the mindset around them. If you're looking for more in-depth coaching, Coach Hailey and Coach Sara have 1:1 spots open for 2027! Let's work together to crush some amazing run dreams, process goals and more!
Resources & Links:
Work with Coach Sara + the Elevate Your Running Coaching Team  – Coaching and Programs

elevateyourrunning.com

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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:
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!
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Heading into my 9th marathon, I'm sharing four things that no one talks about that you should consider for race day. These are four things I've learned along the way that can create irritations in the last handful of miles in the marathon.
In addition, Coach Sara shares about Boulderthon Race Weekend and Regency Bias - what it is, how it shows up in your training, and how to flow through it so it doesn't impact your long term running goals.

Resources & Links:
Work with Coach Sara + the Elevate Your Running Coaching Team  – Coaching and Programs

elevateyourrunning.com

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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!
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Have you found yourself traveling during an important week of training and unsure how to balance it all? Coach Sara had a recent experience of traveling during her peak week of Chicago Training and she breaks down how to set yourself up for success with three key things to think about before you set out on your travels.

Resources & Links:
Work with Coach Sara + the Elevate Your Running Coaching Team  – Coaching and Programs

elevateyourrunning.com

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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:

Will jumped back into his endurance running journey a few years ago, as as a high mileage Master's Runner, he is breaking through plateaus and finding more speed, strength and health than ever before.

In this episode, Will shares the reason he decided to shift training gears after his first two marathons, and partner with a Boulder Run Coach for his current build to Indianapolis Marathon.

Coach Sara and Will talk about how he balances having fun, and focused efforts, running high mileage, community and more. This is an inspiring episode, not to miss!

You can follow Will on Instagram and Strava. If you're a local runner, Will periodically kicks off and is a pace lead at Citius on Saturday mornings in Denver, Colorado.

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
Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off
Skratch Labs - Use this code for 20% off your next order!
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