EP. 220 - Three Science Backed Must Haves for a Productive Taper!

<p><strong>Whether you love it or hate it, the taper is designed to rebuild muscle and tendon damage, build strength and durability and give you that poppy and light feeling for race day.</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>So, if you’re a runner who really wants to do their best on race day, these three science-backed taper must-haves will give you that edge!</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Sleep</strong></p><p><strong>Mindset</strong></p><p><strong>Carb Loading</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>What do you think? Have you dialed in your taper to include these three must-haves? </strong></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Resources &amp; Links:</strong></p><p>Work with Coach Sara + the Elevate Your Running Coaching Team  – Coaching and Program</p><p><a href="http://elevateyourrunning.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">elevateyourrunning.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Instagram – Join the Community</p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/elevateyourrunning" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elevateyourrunning</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sayrahrunshappy/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sayrahrunshappy</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Where to Listen</strong></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-your-running/id1608062054" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7cXAnf89QgEbpRebvLDa7b?si=9db431e29da943c1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTPrIuBWoBFLLgOSsaAPc19E_h9WZoWH6&amp;si=cCST99-OJdl_7p2r" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Music</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@elevateyourrunning1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Channel </a></p><p><br /></p><p>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. </p><p><br /></p><p>Do you want to be an inclusive insider? Help support the Elevate Your Running Podcast! Get exclusive content, Sara’s training updates, Q + A coaching advice, and <a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/1210115349/subscribe" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">more through this platform!</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.boulderthon.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Boulderthon 2026:</a> save $20 off the marathon or half marathon with code <strong>SARA20</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.dynamicrunner.club/a/2147526132/NFaQA7AT" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dynamic Runner</a>:⁠ code <em>SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY</em> for 10% off your subscription</p><p><a href="https://www.senitaathletics.com/sayrahrunshappy" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Senitas Athletics</a>: save 15% off your total order using the link attached<br /><a href="https://bit.ly/4l2A9FB" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cheribundi: </a>code ELEVATE for 15% off</p>