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Running is Life reflects what our sport teaches us. Through the trials, tribulations, and obstacles we overcome in running, we can reflect upon and apply these lessons in our daily lives, and ultimately improve ourselves.
Running is Life reflects what our sport teaches us. Through the trials, tribulations, and obstacles we overcome in running, we can reflect upon and apply these lessons in our daily lives, and ultimately improve ourselves.
Episodes

Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
The 2022 Hellbender 100 is in the books. In this episode, hear from race winners Jonathan Ibach & Marisa Romeo, as well as my closing thoughts on this year's event.
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!
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Aaron Saft
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Thursday May 05, 2022
Induction into Section IX Hall of Fame - Episode 116
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
Section IX is the region in which I competed in High School in New York. On Sunday, May 1, 2022, I was inducted into the Track & Field Hall of Fame. The introduction is by my Middletown High School Cross Country Coach, Martin Harnick. Audio isn't the best, my apologies (probably for the best as I was nervous!).
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
Discounts:
$10 Off Ultra Running Magazine Subscription - https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/subscribe/ambassador?code=AM7A9D7
15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains - use code MR Runningpains
15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
Xero Shoes - https://xeroshoes.com/go/MRRunningpains

Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Finding Motivation When It’s Just Not There - Episode 115
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
"I've lost my mojo!!!"
-Austin Powers
We've all had waining motivation at one time or another. This Episode is how to get through it.
Resources:
Book - "Running is My Therapy" by Scott Douglas
Podcast w/ Tom Sharkey on Depression - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/mental-health-episode-living-with-depression-anxiety-episode-108/
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
Discounts:
$10 Off Ultra Running Magazine Subscription - https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/subscribe/ambassador?code=AM7A9D7
15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains - use code MR Runningpains
15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
Xero Shoes - https://xeroshoes.com/go/MRRunningpains

Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Ultra is a Metaphor for Life with Pat Hartzell
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Pat Hartzell has gone through a lot in his quest to reach 100-miles, and he reached it when he least expected it. Hear the trials and tribulations that lead up to and included his 47 hour 33 minute 100-mile finish at the Country Mile Timed Event.
Resources:
Hunt Brumby Episode - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/hunt-brumby-at-the-vol-state-500k-journey-run-episode-76/
Robyn Buren Episode - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/the-5th-time-was-the-charm-as-robyn-biren-finished-her-1st-100-miler-episode-105/
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
Discounts:
$10 Off Ultra Running Magazine Subscription - https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/subscribe/ambassador?code=AM7A9D7
15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains - use code MR Runningpains
15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
Xero Shoes - https://xeroshoes.com/go/MRRunningpains

Thursday Apr 14, 2022
10 Must Do’s When Training for Your Next 100-Miler
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Here's my training musts for your next 100-miler. I hope they help you find your finish line!
Resources:
Kogalla & Naked SL Band YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/Kj2bVwjP3Ug
Volunteering for Hellbender 100 May 5-8? Please email me at hellbender100rd@gmail.com
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
Discounts:
$10 Off Ultra Running Magazine Subscription - https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/subscribe/ambassador?code=AM7A9D7
15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains
15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
Xero Shoes - https://xeroshoes.com/go/MRRunningpains

Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Question & Answer Episode Thanks to the Listeners - Episode 112
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
I received some great questions, so I'll devote this episode to answering them.
Resources:
Ziploc Bags - https://ziploc.com/en/products/closet-storage/big-bags
Orange Mud Drop Bags - https://www.orangemud.com/products/orange-drop-bag-sky-soil-landscape
Book:
How She Did It by Molly Huddle & Sara Slattery
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Drop Bags - episode 30
Hiking & Hills - episode 60
Strength Training - episodes 7, 15, & 92
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
Discounts:
$10 Off Ultra Running Magazine Subscription - https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/subscribe/ambassador?code=AM7A9D7
15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains
15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
Xero Shoes - https://xeroshoes.com/go/MRRunningpains

Thursday Mar 31, 2022
What Does the 80% of Your Training Look Like of 80/20
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
In this episode, I talk about what the efforts should look like in the 80% of your weekly training volume.
Reference:
80/20 by Matt Fitzgerald
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
Discounts:
$10 Off Ultra Running Magazine Subscription - https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/subscribe/ambassador?code=AM7A9D7
15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains
15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
Xero Shoes - https://xeroshoes.com/go/MRRunningpains

Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Making the Long Run Most Effective for Your Training - EPISODE 110
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Do you have a long run in your schedule each week? Of course you do! The real question is, are you doing it correctly? I hope to give you some insights through this episode that will help give you the most benefit from your long run.
Resource:
Running Rogue Podcast - Magic of the Medium Long Run - https://runningrogue.libsyn.com/episode-261-the-magic-of-the-medium-long-run
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
Discounts:
$10 Off Ultra Running Magazine Subscription - https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/subscribe/ambassador?code=AM7A9D7
15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains
15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
Xero Shoes - https://xeroshoes.com/go/MRRunningpains

Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Smoky Challenge Adventure Run (SCAR) - Man Makes Plans, God Laughs
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
The weather (snow) put the kibosh on my first attempt. Here's to trying again...
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
Discounts:
$10 Off Ultra Running Magazine Subscription - https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/subscribe/ambassador?code=AM7A9D7
15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains
15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
Xero Shoes - https://xeroshoes.com/go/MRRunningpains

Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Mental Health Episode - Living with Depression & Anxiety - Episode 108
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Tom Sharkey is a friend, runner, and human doing like the rest of us. He's not a doctor or therapist, but he wants to share his story so that it may help others that may be suffering with depression, anxiety, or another mental illness. It is our hope that this conversation will help people seek the help that is necessary to make their lives better. Thank you Tom for this conversation!
To reach Tom, you may email him at Tsharkey42@icloud.com
Resources:
Book - Running is my Therapy by Scott Douglas
RUN828 Foundation - https://www.run828foundation.org/
North Carolina Mountain Trail Running Club (NCMTR) - https://ncmtr.org/
Headspace - https://www.headspace.com/
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
Discounts:
$10 Off Ultra Running Magazine Subscription - https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/subscribe/ambassador?code=AM7A9D7
15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains
15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
Xero Shoes - https://xeroshoes.com/go/MRRunningpains
