EP. 147 - The Runner's Mind: Navigating Challenges, Burnout, and Post-Race Blues with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Lara Pence (Replay)

Michelle Baxter, also known as the Runners Plate on Instagram, ran her third sub 3 marathon at the age of 41 a few weeks ago in Indianapolis. In today’s episode, we talk about  How Michelle has been able to overcome “age” and how it’s “just a number” What she added to her training program to run another sub 3 marathon PR at Indianapolis How she’s overcome injury and found her stride in the sport What has helped her maintain momentum and motivation Why racing shorter distances has elevated her marathon time And so much more! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Music Connect with us: elevateyourrunning.com Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy Connect with Michelle online through her website and IG  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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Sara on Instagram  Connect with Elevate Your Running on Instagram ⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Inside Tracker -  SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order ⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24 The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠ ⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order

Kallup McCoy II joins the podcast today! Kallup ran the Indianapolis Marathon in an impressive 2:36 and we chat all about his training! We discuss: - The changes he made in this training cycle to finally break the 2:40 barrier - How breakdowns create the opportunity for breakthroughs - His secret weapon in this training cycle - His running "why" and when he needed to use it the most and so much more! Kallup is an inspiring human! Follow him on IG and Youtube, links are listed below. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Music Connect with us: elevateyourrunning.com Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy Recovery Lion on IG  + Youtube Learn more about Kallup’s Charity: REZHope Men’s Home 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Sara on Instagram  Connect with Elevate Your Running on Instagram ⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Inside Tracker -  SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order ⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24 The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠ ⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order

This week, Coach Sara answers your training and racing questions! Sara answers your questions about: How to pre-load electrolytes before a marathon How to navigate a coaching change How to properly carb load How to run a hilly marathon … How to combat pre-race anxiety!  and more!  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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Sara on Instagram  Connect with Elevate Your Running on Instagram ⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Inside Tracker -  SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order ⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24 The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠ ⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order

Sara and Jenna talk all things Indianapolis Marathon! Training, Race Weekend, Race Experience and we cover your questions … Recap of our Training Cycle Our Process and Outcome Goals When we felt the training “click” How we fueled and carb-loaded Our race strategy and if we followed it What we thought of the spectators and race energy Course thoughts and suggestions How weather and fitness impact races Did we take a race day selfie with Taylor? And more! Thank you all so much for your support through our marathon journey! Follow Jenna on 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Sara on Instagram  Connect with Elevate Your Running on Instagram ⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Inside Tracker -  SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order ⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24 The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠ ⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order

In this week’s episode, Dr. Lara Pence, shares her insights on the mind of an athlete.  Why understanding your running values matters What to do when you have a “bad” race How to navigate perfectionism in the sport How-to handle post-race blues Running burnout symptoms How to come back from an injury 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.  Contact Dr. Lara here or through her Instagram account.

Coach Amber joins us this week and we talk about all the ways we wish we recovered when we first started running! We dive into … What impacts recovery  How Nutrition Plays a Vital Role Why Recovery is part of the training process How much Recovery is too much recovery … and more! 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Sara on Instagram  Connect with Elevate Your Running on Instagram ⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Inside Tracker -  SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order ⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24 The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠ ⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order

In this episode, Sara and Jenna give an update on their Indianapolis Marathon Training and how they are balancing working hard and having fun during this prep! Jenna Zajac is a physical therapist, run coach with RISE coaching and she is on the podcast this week! We talk about:  Understanding Post-Marathon Recovery What happens to your body when you’re running a marathon When recovery should begin Post-Race Strategies Prehab for Prevention Common Recovery Mistakes + more Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Music Connect with us: Jenna Zajac on Instagram | Boulder Run Physio 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Sara on Instagram  Connect with Elevate Your Running on Instagram ⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Inside Tracker -  SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order ⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24 The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠ ⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order

In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Danielle, a dedicated runner who overcame a significant injury to achieve her dream of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Danielle shares her experiences, from the initial setback to her triumphant return to the running scene. We explore her mindset, training strategies, and the invaluable support she received along the way. 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Sara on Instagram  Connect with Elevate Your Running on Instagram ⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Inside Tracker -  SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order ⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24 The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠ ⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order

This week, the Head Coach of Strength Running, Jason Fitzgerald connects with the Elevate Your Running audience to discuss the 2025 Boston Marathon Cut-Off Time + 2026 Qualifying Standards + more. Jason and Sara discuss: Does the pandemic have an impact on the stronger cut-off times? Impact on Fall 2025 Boston Marathon Qualifying Times New 2026 Qualifying Standards Why are runners getting faster? What to do after your 2025 Fall marathon to qualify in 2026 How to plan your next BQ Race And more! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Music Connect with us: elevateyourrunning.com Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy Jason Fitzgerald on IG + X  Strength Running Website 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Sara on Instagram  Connect with Elevate Your Running on Instagram ⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Inside Tracker -  SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order ⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24 The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter⁠ ⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order

Have you thought about the right marathon recovery tactics to feel better sooner? This week, Coach Sara, discusses five recovery tips to help you feel better - mind, body, and soul, after you cross the 26.2 mile finish line.  When should the recovery process begin? What is the single most important aspect to focus on during recovery? When should movement be incorporated back into the routine?  And more!  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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect w/ Sara on Instagram  -⁠ The ⁠Elevate Your Running Training Plans⁠, Elevate20 for 20% off your plan ⁠Dynamic Runner:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription Inside Tracker -  SARAMPRO for 15% off your entire purchase Blenders Eyewear - ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order ⁠Skratch Labs⁠ - 20% off with code Elevate24 The Feed -⁠ ⁠⁠ $20 in Feed.com credit every quarter ⁠Senita’s Athletes:⁠ SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 15% off your entire order