You’ve done the workouts. You’ve built the fitness.

So why does race day sometimes feel like you’re not quite hitting your potential?

In this episode, we’re breaking down what it really means to get the most out of your race — and why fitness alone isn’t enough. Because racing is a skill. And like any skill, it requires intention, discipline, and emotional control.

I’ll walk you through:

Why execution matters just as much as fitness

The biggest mistake runners make in the first 10 minutes

How to handle the “this is getting hard” moment mid-race

What separates participating from competing
And how to reflect properly so every race builds toward your next breakthrough

This episode is a teaser for a deeper conversation I’ll be having with my 1:1 coaching team — where we’ll build out race execution plans and break down how to stop leaving time on the course.

If you’ve ever crossed the finish line knowing you had more in you… this one’s for you.

Resources & Links:

Work with Coach Sara + the Elevate Your Running Coaching Team – Coaching and Programs

elevateyourrunning.com

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Elevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappy

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