Running Is Life Podcast

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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.

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Friday Nov 14, 2025

Teresa Bowser & Project Untamed 100-mile FKT - Episode 272

Friday Nov 14, 2025

In this episode, I chat with another runner I coach named Teresa Bowser. This is a beautiful and inspiring story of melding passion with compassion. Teresa came up with a 100-mile route in Western North Carolina with over 20,000' of vertical gain to create an FKT and raise money for the Girls on the Run organization. She's almost reached her goal! If can donate, please do so here - https://www.gotrwnc.org/solemate/Project-Untamed

If you'd like to learn more about the Route and FKT, please visit https://fastestknowntime.com/route/project-untamed-100-nc

If you'd like to connect with Teresa, you can find her on Instagram @TeresaBowser_

I also dive further into metrics and tracking improvements in your training, so stick around after my conversation with Teresa for that!

As always, thank you for listening!

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Email - coachsaft@gmail.com

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Aaron Saft

Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast

Friday Nov 07, 2025

Triple Corwn of 200s w/ Dr Ben Gans, More Metrics in Your Training & An Interview with Ambrin Saft on Her Cross Country Season - Episode 271

Friday Nov 07, 2025

Another big episode with lots of show notes!

We start with my interview of Dr Ben Gans and his amazing journey through the Triple Crown of 200s (Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200, & Moab 240). We go deep into the challenges he faced in this series of races. I loved this conversation!

Then I dive deeper in to the metrics of running and how they can affect your base training period.

Lastly, I interview my daughter, Ambrin Saft, after she completed her Freshman season of Cross Country.

Enjoy!

Resources:

Wes Plate YouTube Moab 240 Video - https://youtu.be/tD2Q6ZOksuk?si=aiA0m1AiZMafmF8_

Salomon S/Lab Adventure 20 Pack - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/s-lab-adventure-20-lc13870/LC2710000?CMPID=ps|pm|google|pma_pm_Google_pmax_conv_b_lw_perf_ong_all_us_en_slm|||&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_content=aa-cc&utm_keyword=&utm_campaign=pma_pm_Google_pmax_conv_b_lw_perf_ong_all_us_en_slm&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16891227972&gbraid=0AAAAADMpyOhbSHR4YV3LLCOfgLsfrO870&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiKzIBhCOARIsAKpKLANrwxc8tyy3ownZNY5laJynw8kxe_raKoyPdmo0-5nP67ifuOMfL3QaAqwXEALw_wcB

Fixing Your Feet Book - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fixing-Your-Feet-Injury-Prevention-and-Treatment-for-Athletes-Paperback-9781643590639/804610914?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wmlspartner=wlpa&cn=FY25-ENTP-PMAX_cnv_dps_dsn_dis_ad_entp_e_n&gclsrc=aw.ds&adid=22222222297804610914_0000000000_21407473164&wl0=&wl1=x&wl2=c&wl3=&wl4=&wl5=9010303&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=804610914&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21690411341&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIoaumu5-yERaV9ZU_ICha5AG&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiKzIBhCOARIsAKpKLAOh2iY40HDbN2f6QVMZ0pL9L8PiwzjdOnh3-ycrku9r1Ek6oFDU0LcaAsLqEALw_wcB

Squirrel Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/

Outdoor Research Sun Gloves - https://www.outdoorresearch.com/collections/sun-protection-gloves/products/activeice-chroma-sun-gloves-280133

Outdoor Research Sun Hoodie - https://www.outdoorresearch.com/collections/sun-protection/products/mens-echo-hoodie-287625

Leki Trail Running Poles - https://lekiusa.com/collections/trail-running

Petzl Swift RL (the light we both recommend) - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/SWIFT-RL

Arc'Teryx Norvan Jacket - https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/norvan-insulated-hoody-8435

Dynafit Rain Jacket with Zipper on Back for Pack - https://www.dynafit.com/alpine-gore-tex-jacket-men-08-0000071468

Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Puffy Line - https://www.mountainhardwear.com/c/ghost-whisperer/?srsltid=AfmBOorSe9uGyS2oDCXXv1xHqlh9uguAsFxNcBUyz955lfL0ybUhVxUJ

Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate Monitor - https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/heart-rate-monitors/trackr-heart-rate-buy

Doctor's of Running Podcast on Off Season - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/266-do-not-make-these-offseason-running-mistakes/id1518639507?i=1000735352115

Aaron's information:

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
Email - coachsaft@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

Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast

Friday Oct 31, 2025

Ellis Pace & The Moab 240 PLUS Metrics of Running - Episode 270

Friday Oct 31, 2025

My goodness what an episode! Ellis and I dive deep into his training, prep, equipment, and all things Moab 240 and his race. What a conversation!

I also dive into training metrics (heart rate, rating of perceived exertion (RPE), & pace).

It's another long episode! Enjoy!

Ellis referred to his Fenix Headlamp. I believe this was the one - https://www.fenixlighting.com/products/fenix-hm62-t-headlamp?variant=42221693468726

Freetrail Podcast with Scott Johnston in which he discusses Tom Evans & Ruth Crofts training - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_Vst_QXYVs

Aaron's information:

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
Email - coachsaft@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

Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast

Friday Oct 24, 2025

Mike Reardon Cocodona 250 #2, Wonderland Trail, & Mammoth 200 - Episode 269

Friday Oct 24, 2025

This is the 2nd time Mike has been on the podcast. Check out his 1st podcast with me here - https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-69qr9-161c0c4

I enjoyed talking to Mike about what makes him tick and how he got through the Mammoth 200 without crew or pacers. I always enjoy talking to Mike. He is humble and well spoken. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I do.

After our conversation, I dive into noting strength discrepancies and mobility issues in your strength training and how that can help us stave off injury.

Feel free to send in any questions or comments. I thank you in advance for these!

Aaron's information:

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
Email - coachsaft@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

Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast

Friday Oct 17, 2025

Rachel Blinn's Tor des Geant 2025 & Anaerobic Workouts in Your Long Run? Episode 268

Friday Oct 17, 2025

In this episode, I chat with Rachel Blinn about her 2nd finish in 2 years at the Tor des Geants! We do a deep dive into the race and how she went about getting to the finish line! I also answer another cross country coach's question about doing anaerobic work in a long run. Enjoy!

Active warmup - https://youtu.be/hgBB9de1Hdk

Aaron's information:

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
Email - coachsaft@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

Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast

Friday Oct 10, 2025

Personal Growth Part 2 - Episode 267

Friday Oct 10, 2025

Continuing with #'s 14-21 from the article - https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/21-super-effective-habits-of-highly-successful-people/91101433

Ernest Hemingway once wrote: "The hardest lesson I have had to learn as an adult is the relentless need to keep going, no matter how broken I feel inside.

This truth is raw, unfiltered, and painfully universal. Life doesn’t stop when we are exhausted, when our hearts are shattered, or when our spirits feel threadbare. It keeps moving—unyielding, indifferent—demanding that we keep pace. There is no pause button for grief, no intermission for healing, no moment where the world gently steps aside and allows us to mend. Life expects us to carry our burdens in silence, to push forward despite the weight of all we carry inside.

The cruelest part? No one really prepares us for this. As children, we are fed stories of resilience wrapped in neat, hopeful endings—tales where pain has purpose and every storm clears to reveal a bright horizon. But adulthood strips away those comforting illusions. It teaches us that survival is rarely poetic. More often than not, it’s about showing up when you’d rather disappear, smiling through pain no one sees, and carrying on despite feeling like you're unraveling from the inside out.

And yet, somehow, we persevere. That’s the quiet miracle of being human. Even when life is relentless, even when hope feels distant, we keep moving. We stumble, we break, we fall to our knees—but we get up. And in doing so, we uncover a strength we never knew we had. We learn to comfort ourselves in the ways we wish others would. We become the voice of reassurance we once searched for. Slowly, we realize that resilience isn’t always about grand acts of bravery; sometimes, it’s just a whisper—“Keep going.”

Yes, it’s exhausting. Yes, it’s unfair. And yes, there are days when the weight of it all feels unbearable. But every small step forward is proof that we haven’t given up. That we are still fighting, still holding on, still refusing to let the darkness consume us. That quiet defiance—choosing to exist, to try, to hope—is the bravest thing we can do."

Keep moving forward!

Aaron's information:

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
Email - coachsaft@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

Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast

Friday Oct 03, 2025

Let's Talk About Personal Growth - Episode 266

Friday Oct 03, 2025

This episode is based off an article that can be found here - https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/21-super-effective-habits-of-highly-successful-people/91101433

Training for the Uphill Athlete is the book I referred to. Authors Steve House, Scott Johnston, & Kilian Jornet. https://uphillathlete.com/product/training-for-the-uphill-athlete-book/

Misogi - Michael Easter's article titled "What's Your Misogi" will give you some more on the concept - https://www.twopct.com/p/whats-your-misogi

I also reference Michael Easter's book, "The Comfort Crisis" - https://eastermichael.com/book/

Enjoy!

Part 2 will be released on Oct. 10th, 2025.

Aaron's information:

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
Email - coachsaft@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

Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast

Friday Sep 26, 2025

Tor de Geants - An Auditory Report - Episode 265

Friday Sep 26, 2025

I always like to take a song and mix in my own lyrics. To summarize Tor I'd use the song "Where It's At" by Beck. Where it's at! I got 2 broke ribs and a scapula.

In all seriousness, it was amazing, and here is my account...

Aaron's information:

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
Email - coachsaft@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

Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast

Friday Sep 05, 2025

My Gear Choices for the Tor de Geants 330k - Episode 264

Friday Sep 05, 2025

In this episode, I discuss my gear choices for the Tor de Geants 330k. I have listed all items below with their respective websites for you. I'll post track info on my social channels and Strava in the coming week ahead. I'll be taking a 2 week break form the podcast while in Italy. Once I return, I'll give a full race recap. Thank you for your continued support!

-Aaron

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