Marathon Pacing, Training, & Problem-Solving Q&A with Coach Sara Manderscheid
Release Date: 09/26/2024
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If you had the chance, would you sign up to run 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 different continents? Becs Gentry is a popular One Peloton instructor, the 4th place finisher at the 2021 UK Olympic Trials, a former Nike Run Club Coach, and a 2:32:01 marathoner. She’s getting ready to start the Great World Race on November 15, 2024. We talk about: Whether Becs expects more challenges physically or logistically How Becs intends to approach each of the 7 days The recovery strategies Becs will implement throughout the week Expected challenges of the Antarctica marathon Becs’ goals for the weeklong...
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The New Rules of Carb Loading with Sport Scientist Jonah Rosner
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Marathon Volume, Injuries, and Tune-up Races with 2:25 Marathoner Laura Thweatt
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From poor tune-up races to switching up nutrition, pro runners face the same lessons more casual runners do. Laura Thweatt is a 2:25 marathoner, professional runner for Saucony, and former US cross country champion. She placed 5th in the 10k at the 2016 Olympic Trials and 5th in the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials. We talk about: The emotions before a goal race and working with a sports psychologist during a taper Using a training journal to calm pre-race nerves and boost confidence Injury management with high mileage Handling a bad tune-up race Laura’s goals and strategies for the Chicago...
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Are Super Shoes Unethical? Philosopher Sabrina Little on the Fairness of Super Shoes
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Do super shoes give runners who use them an unfair advantage? Do they make it impossible to compare modern finish times with earlier performances? Sabrina Little is a trail and ultra runner, formerly a professional runner for HOKA. She has won 5 national titles and a World silver medal, she previously held American records in the 24-hour and 200K, and she was 2013 USATF Ultrarunner of the Year. Sabrina earned her doctorate in Philosophy and teaches ethics at Christopher Newport University. We talk about: The ethical concerns of super shoes Sabrina’s lack of satisfaction post-5k due to...
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Gait Analysis Masterclass: Form Problems & Solutions with Jessica Wulke, DPT
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Want to run faster with fewer injuries? Take a look at your gait. Jessica Wulke is a dual board-certified specialist physical therapist in orthopedics and sports. She has extensive experience treating professional athletes and continues to treat athletes in the NFL and the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. Jessica was the leading gait analysis and running injury therapist at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation. We talk about: The basics of gait analysis for runners Common issues that gait analysis can identify, like hip and core weaknesses Hip drop, crossover gait, and foot...
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Dr. Spencer Nadolsky on Losing Weight, When to Diet, and Weightlifting for Weight Loss
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How much attention do you need to give to your weight as a runner? Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is an obesity and lipid specialist physician who’s helped thousands of patients across the US. After competing on a college track team in the horrible early 2000’s culture of “lighter is better,” I wanted to bring a medical expert onto the podcast to discuss weight loss in a responsible way. We talk about: The balance between fueling for performance and the potential need for weight loss Assessing whether weight loss is clinically indicated or potentially harmful Focusing on nutrition rather than...
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Marathon Pacing, Training, & Problem-Solving Q&A with Coach Sara Manderscheid
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Hoping to improve your marathon performance this fall? Sara Manderscheid is a running coach and podcaster living in Boulder, CO. Sara fell in love with the marathon training process after BQ'ing in her 2019 marathon debut. This fall, she's attempting to get as close to the 3 hour barrier as possible in the marathon. Sara's been a guest on the podcast twice before and returns to take your marathon specific running questions. We collected your Instagram and Twitter questions and answer them together, including: How does being sick affect fitness, and is it better to just rest and not run? What...
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Decoding Your Bloodwork: What Blood Tests Reveal with Stevie Lyn Smith, RD
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When’s the last time you got bloodwork done? Stevie Lyn Smith is a Registered Dietitian on a mission to educate and coach athletes on how to fuel their goals without sacrificing health and happiness. As a board certified specialist in sports nutrition, Stevie Lyn has helped hundreds of athletes fuel to improve performance, energy levels, and recovery– without feeling guilt or restriction. In this episode, we talk about: Using bloodwork as a tool for performance and overall health How bloodwork can help identify nutritional deficiencies and overtraining Ideal timing for bloodwork testing...
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Why David Roche Needed 4-Minute Mile Speed to Win the Leadville 100 (+ more secrets)
The Strength Running Podcast
Many runners called The Leadville Trail 100 Run's near-20 year record "unbeatable." David Roche raised the bar with an astonishing 2024 performance. David Roche is an elite trail runner and running coach. He's a two-time USATF trail national champion, the 2014 Sub-Ultra Trail Runner of the Year, and former Mountain Runner of the Year. As of August 2024, David is also the new course record holder of the Leadville 100 Mile Endurance Run, finishing in 15:26:34. In this episode, we talk about: How David blends consistency with fun in his training The recovery routine that helped him perform at...
info_outlineHoping to improve your marathon performance this fall?
Sara Manderscheid is a running coach and podcaster living in Boulder, CO.
Sara fell in love with the marathon training process after BQ'ing in her 2019 marathon debut. This fall, she's attempting to get as close to the 3 hour barrier as possible in the marathon.
Sara's been a guest on the podcast twice before and returns to take your marathon specific running questions.
We collected your Instagram and Twitter questions and answer them together, including:
- How does being sick affect fitness, and is it better to just rest and not run?
- What are your favorite workouts for honing in on goal marathon pace?
- How do you manage strength training tapering and run tapering?
- How can you tell the difference between normal fatigue and overtraining?
- What do I do about race day calf cramps?
- How can I overcome a plateau?
- Got any tips for pacing hilly marathon courses?
- How can we adjust summer heat and humidity training for fall marathons?
- What should I do if I start out a race too fast and want to get effort back in control?
- When is it time to up my marathon pace?
Send this episode to a friend who's training for a marathon!
Links & Resources from the Show:
- Sara on Instagram
- Elevate Your Running on Instagram
- Sara's Podcast, Elevate Your Running
- Plan your training season from start to finish with this free season planner.
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