EP. 183 - Finding Your Pace: Adapting Training to Life's Demands

In this episode, we're diving deep into Personalizing Your Pace: How to Adjust Training for Life’s Demands. Forget the myth of the "perfect" training plan. We'll explore why flexibility isn't a weakness, but your greatest strength in staying consistent, preventing burnout, and avoiding injury. Tune in to discover practical strategies for: Honest Self-Assessment: Learn how to check in with your body and mind before each run to truly understand your energy levels. Smart Modifications: Get actionable tips on adjusting pace, distance, and even entire workouts when life throws you a curveball. Embracing Rest & Recovery: Understand why rest days are non-negotiable and how active recovery can support your training. Shifting Your Mindset: Let go of guilt and learn to view training adjustments as smart, long-term investments in your running journey. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, this episode will empower you to train smarter, listen to your body, and keep running joyful, no matter what life brings. Thank you to our sponsors: PR Labs : PR Recovery Lab is here for you! Do you need that added boost of recovery to take your training to the next level? PR Labs in Boulder, Colorado can help with their Recovery Center + Contrast Therapy. Use code ELEVATE at checkout for 50% off your first visit. Boulderthon: Do you want to run a FUN fall race?! New course profiles in 2025 will give way to a faster time! Boulderthon is the premier Colorado race experience, rated Top 10 in America by USA Today! Join the Elevate team on Sunday, Sept. 28th for a 5k, 10k, half, and marathon, use code Elevate10 to save $10 off your race entry! Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Music Connect with us: elevateyourrunning.com Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy The Elevate Coaching Team has 1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we’d love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at sara@elevateyourrunning.com 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, coaching advice, and more through this platform! PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS: Dynamic Runner :⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription PR Labs:⁠⁠⁠ use code ELEVATE in the checkout notes for 50% off your first contrast therapy session Boulderthon : Save $10 using code ELEVATE10 Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% off RNWY : Use Code Elevate15 for 15% off your order KETONE-IQ: Your post-run recovery ketones can be found here Cozy Zero: merino wool running clothes! Save 20% with code SARAM20 LEVELLE GELS - Save 10% on all natural gels using code HAPPYRUNNING10 Blenders Eyewear - code ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order