Sara Manderscheid
228 episodes listed below
Warm coaching for the marathon-minded runner.
The Elevate Your Running Podcast is a warm, coach-led running show centered on smarter training and stronger racing. It mixes marathon lessons, runner stories, mindset tools, recovery advice, and expert interviews for runners who like details they can use.
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The Elevate Your Running Podcast is a practical running show with marathon training at its center. It treats races as more than finish times. Episodes often slow down around the decisions runners actually face: how to handle a warm race day, how to break a marathon into manageable chunks, how to recover after a marathon, and how to keep confidence from wobbling during a hard block. The show has a warm coaching feel. It is conversational, but it keeps returning to usable takeaways. Solo episodes draw from Coach Sarah's own training, including Chicago Marathon preparation and recap material. Those personal details give the advice a lived-in quality rather than a generic plan pulled from a chart. Guest episodes widen the lens. Emily Saul brings sports psychology into race focus and attention. Stephanie Dyer appears in a conversation about longevity, mindset, and performance for grand master's running. Hailey Fisher helps frame high-altitude racing, World Champs chatter, and the rhythm of track and marathon tactics. Jason Fitzgerald appears in a Boston Marathon qualifying discussion that touches on standards, cutoffs, VO2 max testing, and long-term performance. The show is especially interested in what runners can do before the crisis point. It talks about race-week checklists, tapering, peak weeks, recovery routines, mobility, strength, nutrition support, and the mental reset needed after intense training. The language stays accessible. Big concepts are usually tied back to a runner's day: airport fatigue after a marathon, hot race conditions, long runs, workouts, and athletes trying to execute on imperfect days. The show also makes room for celebration. Athlete progress, group results, and personal breakthroughs are treated as meaningful parts of the training story. It is not a hype show. It is more like a steady conversation with someone who knows the distance, respects the work, and wants runners to leave with a clearer next step.
Made for: For runners training toward marathons, Boston qualifying goals, stronger long runs, better recovery, or a steadier race mindset. It especially fits athletes who like practical coaching wrapped in supportive conversation.
What sets it apart: The show connects expert interviews with the everyday reality of training blocks, race travel, warm conditions, recovery choices, and confidence work. Its edge is the way it turns specific runner experiences into clear coaching lessons.
Ready to transform your running? Welcome to the Elevate Your Running Podcast, hosted by Sara Manderscheid, a seasoned running coach and seven-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
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Training advice meets the emotional reality of marathon running, with Sarah Manderscheid turning performance questions into practical decisions.
Sarah Manderscheid treats marathon performance as a problem of judgment as much as fitness. Coaching episodes turn easy-run pacing, recovery, fatigue, and trust in a training plan into decisions runners can use, while interviews widen the frame without losing sight of the work…
Sarah Manderscheid would like a word with your 'easy' pace.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A steady reminder that breaking a marathon into smaller pieces can make race day feel more manageable.
Sarah and Emily Saul keep the discussion focused on one simple idea: break a marathon into smaller pieces and the day feels less overwhelming. The strongest section is the attention question.
A patient BQ conversation that stays grounded in real training.
Coach Sarah and Carolyn Belozos keep the focus on Boston-qualifying training that values restraint over heroics. Carolyn stays rooted in where she is now, not where she wants to be, and that practical outlook carries through in her talk about staying healthy, trusting coaching,…
Trail running, told from inside race week.
Host Sara Manderscheid introduces the episode focused on half marathon training, sharing her personal journey and promising to reveal three key changes that improved her half marathon time by over 36 minutes, starting with her first race in 2010 after moving to Denver.
This episode features an interview with Stephanie Schofeld about her experience running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents in the Great World Race, including her preparation and background.
Coach Sarah introduces five motivational phrases for runners to use on the start line of their next race, emphasizing their application in training and highlighting the upcoming Mesa Marathon as a great opportunity for personal records.
Coach Sarah introduces the Elevate Your Running podcast and welcomes Coach Laura Filla to discuss their shared experiences as run coaches and meeting at the Chicago Marathon.
Coach Sarah discusses how to maximize race performance by tailoring strategies to individual runners' goals, training stages, and seasonal timing, with a focus on upcoming spring races and tune-ups.
This episode segment introduces a deep dive on visualization and mental rehearsal with mindset skills coach Carrie Jackson, aimed at helping runners elevate their performance in training and races.
Coach Sarah introduces guest Carolyn Coffin to discuss her marathon experiences, focusing on DNFs, belief shifts, and self-trust after a tough race at the Marathon Project.
This episode discusses how to determine if a running workout was successful, covering common mistakes and the importance of proper workout execution in training.
The host discusses reflecting on 2025 and preparing for 2026 to improve as a runner, emphasizing community connections and reviewing past races and training.
This episode discusses signs that runners should stop or pause their training, and how shifting mindset can lead to breakthroughs by avoiding overtraining and embracing rest.
This episode discusses structuring post-season training, including off-season, base building, and flexible seasons, to optimize performance for upcoming races in 2026.
This episode re-releases advice on common half-marathon training mistakes and how to avoid them, while also promoting coaching services.
Coach Sarah introduces the podcast and discusses the excitement of the new year, the current running boom, and trends in training and racing.
This episode segment introduces a conversation with Julia Armstrong about overcoming race day obstacles and mental strategies for runners, following her recent marathon experiences.
Host Sara Manderscheid introduces the podcast, sharing her credentials as a running coach and Boston Marathon qualifier.
Coach Sarah shares insights from training and racing eight marathons, highlighting the personal and life lessons learned through the marathon experience.
Coach Sarah welcomes Carolyn Belozos for a calm, practical running conversation.
Coach Sarah examines Josh Kerr’s London Diamond League mile world record through Project 222, daily goal-writing, a 222 phone password, and race-specific training.
Coach Sarah welcomes Emily Saul back to the podcast for a conversation about chunking up your running.
This episode is a personal recap of the Chicago Marathon 2025, where the host shares her experience and discusses her training and race outcomes.
This episode provides three crucial strategies for mastering a marathon, drawing from the host's coaching experience and recent race events.
This episode features an interview with professional runner Hailey Fisher discussing high altitude racing, the World Championships, and the mindset behind competitive running.
This episode shares three secrets from the host's personal training approach to build unshakeable confidence for runners.
This episode features an interview with Stephanie Dyer discussing longevity, mindset, and performance hacks for masters runners.
This episode features an interview with Coach Jason Fitzgerald discussing Boston Marathon qualifying times, the 2025 cutoff, new standards, and personal running experiences like VO2 max testing.
This episode provides a comprehensive guide to marathon recovery, focusing on immediate post-race actions and strategies to help runners recover quickly after completing 26.2 miles.
This episode is a replay of a Chicago Marathon preview guide offering detailed information about race weekend logistics, the expo, course expectations, and tips applicable to other fall races.
This episode features sports psychology coach Emily Saul discussing strategies for mentally chunking up a marathon and preparing for fall races.