s5/e05 Running Against Time: Overcoming the Anxiety of Aging and Unmet Goals with Sara Manderscheid
The Running Explained Podcast
Running Explained
4.6 • 534 Ratings
🗓️ 6 March 2025
⏱️ 65 minutes
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Summary
In today’s episode, we’re tackling an exciting and empowering topic that every runner can relate to—how to keep chasing your running goals, no matter how the years go by! The fear of running out of time to achieve your biggest dreams is something most of us have felt at some point. But guess what? Time doesn’t have to be a limiting factor—it can be your ally! Whether you’re wondering if you still have time to get faster or if you can still crush that marathon PR, this episode will inspire you to see your running journey in a whole new light.
Join me and Sara as we dive into the mindset shifts and practical tips that will help you embrace the process, celebrate every step of the way, and keep making progress. We’ll talk about how to set goals that align with where you are right now, how to adjust expectations without giving up on your dreams, and how recovery, consistency, and time management play key roles in achieving your goals. Whether you're 25, 75, or somewhere in between, this episode is all about keeping your running fire burning bright and chasing your big goals with excitement and confidence! Let’s go!
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Sara is the Founder + head coach of Elevate Your Running, a podcaster, and a dedicated endurance athlete in Boulder, Colorado.
Sara partners with athletes to chase big dreams, break through plateaus, and find joy and flexibility in running and training. She enjoys working with athletes who love running and want to improve the sport.
You can find Elevate Your Running online at elevateyourrunning.com, and on social media at @sayrahrunshappy and @elevateyourrunning (Instagram, Threads). The Elevate Your Running Podcast is available every Thursday on your favorite listing platform.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome back to the Running Explained podcast. Hi, I'm Coach Elizabeth and I'm here to break down the science of running in a way that actually makes sense. |
| 0:10.1 | Whether you're training for your very first race, aiming for a new PR, or just trying to be a more balanced runner, this podcast is your go-to spot for all things running. |
| 0:19.7 | At Running Explained, running is more than just about logging miles. |
| 0:23.4 | It's about becoming the best version of you. |
| 0:26.2 | That's why we talk about more than just improving your fitness, but how to support your |
| 0:30.1 | physical, mental, and emotional health too, so you'll see improvements that go far beyond |
| 0:35.3 | race times. |
| 0:36.7 | And if you're looking for more support, I've got you covered. |
| 0:39.6 | Whether you're interested in one-on-one coaching, following a structured training plan, or joining |
| 0:43.7 | our supportive group coaching, I've got options to meet you where you are and help you level |
| 0:48.5 | up. |
| 0:49.5 | Ready to dive in. |
| 0:50.5 | Let's go. |
| 0:51.5 | Hello, my friends. Welcome back to another episode of the Running Explained |
| 0:57.4 | podcast. I am your host, Coach Elizabeth, and this week we're diving into a conversation |
| 1:02.5 | centered around the question slash feeling of the fear of running out of time to achieve your goals as you age. Maybe this is something that |
| 1:14.8 | you've like briefly entertained but haven't really thought about. Or maybe this is something |
| 1:19.6 | that you're finding slip into your thoughts more and more often. Can I still keep getting faster? |
| 1:25.7 | Do I still have time to achieve those big goals before I start to slow down? |
| 1:29.3 | How much time do I have left before my fastest stays are behind me? |
| 1:34.3 | If you've ever felt like the clock is running out on chasing your big running goals, |
| 1:39.3 | this episode is for you, whether you're 25, 75, or anywhere in between, or to be honest with you, |
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