Episodes

Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Analysis of My Preview Run of Rim Runner Course (25-Miles) - Episode 158
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
In this episode I reflect on my course preview of the Rim Runner Race Course (25-miles). The good, the bad, & the ugly!
Resources:
- The Trail Trash Podcast #19: In The Service Of Others - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trail-trash-podcast-19-in-the-service-of-others/id1649057207?i=1000600326851
- Running Rogue Podcast Episode #305: 8 Things to STOP Doing - https://runningrogue.libsyn.com/episode-305-8-things-to-stop-doing
- MR Runningpains Podcast Analyzing Your Long Run - Episode 134 - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/analyzing-your-long-run-episode-134/
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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
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- Email - runningpains@gmail.com
Thanks to all of you for listening!
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Aaron Saft
MR Runningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Ron Wyant Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Trail Running Film Festival
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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@gmail.com
Thanks to all of you for listening!
Please share the Podcast and please leave a review, rate, & subscribe if you haven't done so already!
THANK YOU!
Aaron Saft
MR Runningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Ron Wyant Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Feb 09, 2023
How I Pack My Running Vest (Watch @ https://youtu.be/0iJq30jT2Nw) - Episode 156
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Please visit my YouTube channel to watch this as the visual cues may help more than listening to this episode - https://youtu.be/0iJq30jT2Nw
This episode is how I pack my running vest.
DISCLAIMER - I have no affiliation with any of the companies mentioned in this episode.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@gmail.com
Thanks to all of you for listening!
Please share the Podcast and please leave a review, rate, & subscribe if you haven't done so already!
THANK YOU!
Aaron Saft
MR Runningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Ron Wyant Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Celia Eicheldinger had an amazing race at Fierce Dragon (215 miles). Cera Jones was a pacer and crew member. This is their story.
Previous Fierce Dragon Episode - New Co-Course Record Holders of the Fierce Dragon 200 Miler Michael Patton & David Holliday - Episode 50
Connect w/ Celia:
Celia Eicheldinger - Facebook
@eicheldingercelia - Instagram
Connect w/ Cera:
Cera Jones - Facebook
@twinrevolver39 - Instagram
Resources:
Frogg Toggs - https://www.froggtoggs.com/
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@gmail.com
Thanks to all of you for listening!
Please share the Podcast and please leave a review, rate, & subscribe if you haven't done so already!
THANK YOU!
Aaron Saft
MR Runningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Ron Wyant Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Rachel Blinn’s Out-n-Back Foot Hills Trail FKT - Episode 154
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Rachel Blinn is amazing! I've seen her growth in a short amount of time I've coached her both in running and life. You can hear the joy in her voice and her laugh. I hope she inspires you as much as she does me!
To connect with Rachel, follow her on Instagram @GothicFather666
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to make a one time donation on Venmo, THANK YOU! You can do so at - @Aaron-Saft-1
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@gmail.com
Thanks to all of you for listening!
Please share the Podcast and please leave a review, rate, & subscribe if you haven't done so already!
THANK YOU!
Aaron Saft
MR Runningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Ron Wyant Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
This episode is best viewed on YouTube. Please visit https://youtu.be/IhBtJ82zV4g to do so.
UltraPacer.com is a great resource for planning your pacing strategy for your next ultra race/run/adventure. It can also be used to compare previous efforts. Danny Murphy has done a tremendous job in creating this great resource. This episode is a "How to" for using www.ultrapacer.com
If you have any questions, you can connect with Danny through the website.
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@gmail.com
Thanks to all of you for listening!
Please share the Podcast and please leave a review, rate, & subscribe if you haven't done so already!
THANK YOU!
Aaron Saft
MR Runningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Ron Wyant Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Nathan Frantz & Sean Clayton’s Palmetto Trail (500 Miles) FKT - Episode 152
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Nathan Frantz & Sean Clayton believed they could run and break the established Palmetto Trail FKT. In this episode, we talk about what it took to do so.
To connect with:
Nathan - Instagram @nate_ocr_85
Sean - Instagram @seanaclayton
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@gmail.com
Thanks to all of you for listening!
Please share the Podcast and please leave a review, rate, & subscribe if you haven't done so already!
THANK YOU!
Aaron Saft
MR Runningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Training Focus & Variety in Training - Episode 151
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
In this episode, I go over the necessity of creating variety in your training and getting in the key components of training. I speak on:
- Intention of the phase of training cycle
- Variance of paces/efforts/intensities
- Over emphasizing one aspect of your training
- Fitting it all in
Long Run Episode - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/making-the-long-run-most-effective-for-your-training/
Strides Episode - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/incorporating-strides-in-your-training-episode-101/
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@gmail.com
Thanks to all of you for listening!
Please share the Podcast and please leave a review, rate, & subscribe if you haven't done so already!
THANK YOU!
Aaron Saft
MR Runningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
YouTube Video Link - https://youtu.be/K1CFRIydt28
This list in no way substitutes medical advice. Please consult your primary care Physician before using any of these products.
- Scissors
- Nail clipper
- Tweezers
- Anti- Chaffe – multiple brands & multiple sizes of the same brand
- I suggest one be zinc oxide-based product
- Foot Salve – again, multiple brands & multiple sizes of the same brand
- A & D Ointment
- Petroleum Jelly/Vasoline
- Cortizone 10 Anti-Itch Cream
- Neosporin – antibiotic & pain relief Ointment/Cream
- Voltaren Cream
- Aspercreme
- CBD Salve – if legal in your state
- Visine eye drops
- Afrin Nasal Spray
- Breath Right Strips
- Sun Block
- Chapstick
- Blist-O-Ban Adhesive Bandages
- Mole Skin
- 2nd Skin Bister Kit
- Non-Stick Adhesive Pads – multiple sizes
- Gauze Pads - multiple sizes
- Band Aids - multiple sizes
- Nip Guards – multiple brands
- Ace Bandage/Wrap
- Butterfly Stiches
- First Aid Tape – waterproof & non-waterproof
- Alcohol wipes
- Sanitary wipes
- (Tylenol/Advil/Aleve) – please consult Physician on these
- Tums
Book resource: "Fixing Your Feet" by John Vonhof
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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
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- Email - runningpains@gmail.com
Thanks to all of you for listening!
Please share the Podcast and please leave a review, rate, & subscribe if you haven't done so already!
THANK YOU!
Aaron Saft
MR Runningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Dec 22, 2022
My Gear Picks of 2022 - Check Out the YouTube Video of This One - Episode 149
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Here's the link to the YouTube Version of this Episode - https://youtu.be/6WWDXV2eIWo
Donation links:
Donate to The Vermont Adaptive for my Vermont 100 Campaign - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
Donate to The Challenged Athlete Foundation for my Leadville 100 Campaign - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
Gear Mentioned in This Episode:
Salomon Adv Skin 5 & 12
5 – $140 - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/adv-skin-5-lc11659.html#color=66904
12 - $160 - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/adv-skin-12-lc11657.html#color=66310
UltrAspire Bronco Vest - $130 - https://ultraspire.com/products/bronco_race_vest/
Naked Running SL Band - $48 –
https://nakedsportsinnovations.com/collections/shopall/products/sl-band?variant=41015180001460
Leki Running Poles – https://leki.mwrc.net/en/category.php?product_category_id=11043
Leki Nordic Breeze Short Glove - $50 - https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/mens-shoes-trail/mens-olympus-5-al0a7r6p?variationId=880
Nitecore NU25 - $37 – https://www.nitecorestore.com/Nitecore-NU25-Headlamp-p/fl-nite-nu25.htm?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-oqdBhDfARIsAO0TrGGbMMRiqXZkyeTMPvI78S7OvruPwTWcwjrrSV4hMhbUlSWk-9b6KgMaAvdiEALw_wcB
Link to newsletter article about NU25 - https://shoutout.wix.com/so/e5OH2oigD?languageTag=en
Wahoo TICKRx - $80 - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
Goal Zero Flip 24 - $30 - https://www.goalzero.com/collections/power-banks/products/flip-24-power-bank
Goal Zero Flip Charging Dock - $20 (on sale now for $5) - https://www.goalzero.com/collections/power-banks/products/flip-charging-dock
Book – Mental Training for Ultrarunning by Addie Bracy
Versatile Road Shoe (non-plated) – Hoka Mach 5 - $140 – https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mens-race-shoes/mach-5/1127893.html
Hybrid Shoe – Altra Outroad - $140 – https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/mens-shoes-trail/mens-outroad-al0a7r6n?variationId=108
Versatile Trail Shoe – For me it has been the Altra Lone Peak, but with new edition (LP 7 - $150) out (and I haven’t purchased it yet), I can’t provide much feedback here. Lone Peak 7 can be found here - $150 - https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/neutral-shoes/mens-lone-peak-7-al0a7r6h?variationId=680
Best Long Ultra Shoe – Altra Olympus 5 - $180 – https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/mens-shoes-trail/mens-olympus-5-al0a7r6p?variationId=880
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@gmail.com
Thanks to all of you for listening!
Please share the Podcast and please leave a review, rate, & subscribe if you haven't done so already!
THANK YOU!
Aaron Saft
MR Runningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |