EP. 204 - How to Prepare for the New Year with Preparation Receipts
The Elevate Your Running PodcastEpisode Notes
As 2025 crosses the finish line, join Coach Sara for a powerful episode focused on maximizing your reflection and setting yourself up for success in 2026. This year was massive for the running community—from booming run clubs to record race participation—and now it’s time to claim your personal wins.
In this episode, we'll guide you through your annual review:
Reviewing your "Running Receipts" for 2025: Races completed, mileage logged, process goals achieved, and key connections made.
Identifying what worked and what didn't, so you can clearly decide what gets to stay and what gets left behind.
Then, discover the transformative power of Preparation Receipts—a concept inspired by a recent coaching conversation with an Elevate runner preparing for their next cycle. We dive into the practical, daily behaviors that build confidence and consistency before training even officially begins. Learn how to:
Ask yourself the critical question: "How do I specifically want to be better two months from now?"
Commit to 3-5 daily behaviors (like prioritizing sleep, strength work, and consistent running) that increase the probability of achieving your future goals.
Document the undeniable body of evidence—your Preparation Receipts—that you did what you said you were going to do.
It’s not just about making training deposits but building a foundation of preparation for a stronger, more confident 2026.
Thank you for making this another fantastic year for the podcast! We’ll be back on January 8th with a brand new episode featuring a special guest to discuss our favorite mindset practice: Visualization.
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