EP. 198 - Beyond the Watch: The Runner's Skill of Active Listening (and Why Slowing Down Makes You Faster)

In this episode, we cover: The "Good Hard" vs. "Bad Hard" Test: How to instantly know when to push through a tough mile and when to stop a run to prevent a minor niggle from becoming a major injury. Mastering the Talk Test: Learn to use conversation as your most reliable, objective metric for ensuring your Easy Runs are truly easy—the non-negotiable key to building endurance. The Science of Fatigue: We explain why the decision to slow down is often mental, not physical, and how Active Listening can prevent you from hitting the dreaded "wall." Flexible Frameworks: Why your training plan is a guide , not a contract, and the ultimate discipline required to take an unplanned rest day when life, stress, or your body demands it. 🏃‍♀️ Unlock the skill that allows you to train smarter, avoid the sidelines, and stay happy on the roads for years to come. 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 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