Get ready for a deep dive into the hottest trends in running for 2025! Coach Elisabeth teams up with running journalist and coach Ashley Mateo to explore all the exciting advancements happening in the world of running technology, nutrition, and gear. From the latest gadgets to fueling strategies that actually work, this episode is packed with insights that will level up your running game!
Ashley, based in Colorado, brings her expert perspective on how running gear is evolving and why hydration and nutrition are now more personalized than ever. The tech is impressive, but the fundamentals—like getting enough sleep, fueling properly, and moving consistently—are still just as crucial to every runner’s success. Ashley and Coach Elisabeth break it all down in a way that’s easy to understand and super motivating!
Key takeaways you won’t want to miss:
This episode is packed with all the running buzz you need to stay ahead of the curve in 2025. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just getting started, Ashley and Coach Elisabeth have actionable tips to help you keep improving, feeling great, and enjoying every step of your journey.
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Elisabeth Scott is a running coach, educator, and the founder of Running Explained, where she helps runners train smarter, run stronger, and enjoy the process. After getting sober at 29, she laced up her running shoes with the goal of finishing a 5K—and never looked back. Since then, she’s gone on to complete multiple races, including marathons with a Boston Qualifying time, all while deepening her expertise in endurance training.
With a science-based approach, Coach Elisabeth is passionate about making complex running concepts accessible and actionable for runners of all levels. Her coaching philosophy centers on building a strong aerobic base, improving running efficiency, and developing a whole-human approach to training that prioritizes consistency, injury prevention, and sustainable progress.
Through Running Explained, Elisabeth offers training plans, online courses, and 1:1 coaching designed to help runners achieve their goals while avoiding the common pitfalls of overtraining, underfueling, and burnout. Whether you’re training for your first half marathon or chasing a new PR, her guidance will help you train smarter, race stronger, and love the journey.
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