Long-Term Improvement, Endurance Building, & Warm-up Strategy Q&A with Coach Sara Manderscheid
Release Date: 11/02/2023
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info_outlineMy guest for this special episode answering your training questions is running coach Sara Manderscheid. Sara has more than 15 years of competitive experience and is a Boston qualifier. She hosts the Elevate Your Running podcast and turned the tables to interview me in episode 257.
Sara is an experienced coach who leads the Elevate Your Running camps held in Boulder, Colorado. Today she takes time to answer a variety of training questions with me, ranging from injury prevention and warm ups to planning your long-term training.
We discuss:
- What, if any, are the warning signs before straining a muscle?
- Beyond training design, what should athletes prioritize for continued progress?
- How concerned should you be with heart rate fluctuations during a taper?
- What are the different ways to approach warming up for a variety of workouts?
- How do athletes strategize for long-term planning?
- Sarah’s road to continued progress in her own running!
Sarahs knowledge and enthusiasm for helping runners is contagious, and your training is sure to benefit from our discussion!
Links & Resources from the Show:
- Check out my previous episode with Sara
- Learn more about Coach Sara
- Listen to the Elevate your Running podcast
- Let me help you with your training
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