Running Is Life Podcast

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Thursday Sep 03, 2020

Understanding the Achilles Tendon with Physical Therapist Miriam Salloum - Episode 29

Thursday Sep 03, 2020

Here is another episode with Physical Therapist Miriam Salloum. In this episode we talk about the Achilles Tendon, what can go wrong, how to prevent it from going wrong, and how to resolve things when they do go wrong.

Miriam was in Episode 17 talking about the Plantar Fascia.

Listen here: https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-17-plantar-fasciitis-with-physical-therapist-miriam-salloum/

Irene Davis Minimalist Transition Protocol - https://aaompt.org/aaompt_data/documents/2015sessions/10_BF_Transitioning%20.pdf

Books we mentioned:

Running Rewired by Jay Dicharry
Running Strong by Dr Jordan Metzl

MOBO board by Jay Dicharry for lower extremity strength and mobility - https://www.moboboard.com

CEP Achilles Brace - https://www.cepcompression.com/products/achilles-brace

If you have questions for Miriam, she can be reached through her website https://www.therunnersmechanic.com OR through her Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/The-Runners-Mechanic-Physical-Therapy-Clinic-1699347310291340

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Thanks to Scott Socha for the Intro & Houston Hamlin for the Transition & Outro music, and thanks to all of you for listening!

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Thursday Aug 27, 2020

What Happens After Recovering from COVID-19 to Runners? With Dr. Aaron Vaughn, MD, CAQSM - EPISODE 28

Thursday Aug 27, 2020

An unplanned conversation happened when Dr. Aaron Vaughn and I began to discuss current events in Medicine. We took a tangent and began to discuss what Doctor's are seeing after patients recover from COVID-19, how it can effect return to running, and how runners should approach their return to running.

Dr. Vaughn can be reached through:

Mountain Area Family Health Center
123 Hendersonville RD,
Asheville NC 28803

828-258-0670

JAMA - Journal of American Medical Association - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama

Article I referred to as to if a neck gaiter is ok to use as a face mask - https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/mask-test-duke-covid/2020/08/10/4f2bb888-db18-11ea-b205-ff838e15a9a6_story.html

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Thanks to Scott Socha for the Intro & Houston Hamlin for the Transition & Outro music, and thanks to all of you for listening!

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Thursday Aug 20, 2020

Learning What Osteopathic Medicine & a Sports Medicine Physician Have to Offer with Dr. Kyle Judkins, DO & CAQSM - Episode 27

Thursday Aug 20, 2020

Today's episode with Dr. Kyle Judkins offers us a look into the world of Sports Medicine from the perspective of an Osteopathic Physician. Some may not know what an Osteopath or DO is, so we dive in the the world of Osteopathy as well. Great conversation as we see how the combination of a Family and Sports Medicine Physician can help us in our journey to continued health!

You can reach Dr. Kyle Judkins through the Pardee Family & Sports Medicine Clinic

Address: 3334 Boylston Hwy Suite 20, Mills River, NC 28759

Phone: (828) 694-8150

Items mentioned in this Podcast:

Jay Dicharry's book "Running Rewired"

Follow the below link to my YouTube Channel for my new stretching video & Hill Plyometrics Video

You can subscribe to my newsletter through my website link below.

Princeton University Ankle Sprain Protocol - https://uhs.princeton.edu/sites/uhs/files/documents/Ankle-Sprain.pdf

AAOS - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - https://www.aaos.org

If I forgot something, please just email me or message me to ask!

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Thanks to Scott Socha for the Intro & Houston Hamlin for the Transition & Outro music, and thanks to all of you for listening!

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Aaron Saft

MR Runningpains

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Thursday Aug 13, 2020

Talking About Kids Running with my Wife, Beth Saft - Episode 26

Thursday Aug 13, 2020

In this episode, I have my amazing wife to chat about kids running. This includes our own start to our running careers, our children and their running, as well as our thoughts on how to get kids engaged and enjoy the sport safely. We hope you enjoy!

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Thanks to Scott Socha for the Intro & Houston Hamlin for the Transition & Outro music, and thanks to all of you for listening!

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Thursday Aug 06, 2020

When You're Not Strong Enough to Run, How to Know, What To Do, and The Come Back

Thursday Aug 06, 2020

My Physical Therapist found my hip too weak to sustain running properly without further injury. Here's where it went from there and where it's going.

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Thanks to Scott Socha for the Intro & Houston Hamlin for the Transition & Outro music, and thanks to all of you for listening!

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Aaron Saft

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Thursday Jul 30, 2020

Trail Maintenance - Get Involved - Episode 24

Thursday Jul 30, 2020

In this episode, I talk about how to get involved in trail maintenance, and what it entails. I hope you can help in some way!

Aug. 29 trail workday event page:

Local Trail Maintenance Clubs/Volunteer Opportunities:

Carolina Mountain Club (CMC) - https://www.carolinamtnclub.org

North Carolina High Peaks Trail Association - https://nchighpeaks.org

Friends of DuPont - https://www.dupontforest.com/volunteer/

Friends of Panther Town - https://panthertown.org/trails/

Conserving Carolina - https://conservingcarolina.org/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/

SORBA - https://sorba.org

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Thanks to Scott Socha for the Intro & Houston Hamlin for the Transition & Outro music, and thanks to all of you for listening!

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Thursday Jul 23, 2020

Kyle Robidoux - A Visually Impaired Ultra Runner - Episode 23

Thursday Jul 23, 2020

Kyle Robidoux is slowly losing his vision, but continues to complete ultra marathons of up to 100-miles!!! He uses sighted guides to help him along the way. This was a fun conversation with an awesome athlete! Thank you Kyle!

Visit www.unitedinstride.com to learn more about guiding.

Please follow Kyle on Social Media!

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Thanks to Scott Socha for the Intro & Houston Hamlin for the Transition & Outro music, and thanks to all of you for listening!

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Aaron Saft

MR Runningpains

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Thursday Jul 16, 2020

Former Transcontinental Record Holder of 46 Days (1980-2016) Frank Giannino Interview - Episode 22

Thursday Jul 16, 2020

Frank Giannino attempted to run the fastest time across the US in 1979. He finished, but didn't break the record. So, he went after it again in 1980. This interview means a ton to me as I grew up buying my shoes from Frank when I started running in 1990. To have such a great running idol in my home town definitely shaped not only my running, but my life!

Frank can be reached at frankg@shoe-fitter.com

His shoes website is https://shoe-fitter.com/author/frank9090/

If you'd like to learn more about Frank, Kevin Gleason's book "46 Days" can be purchased online on amazon

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Thanks to Scott Socha for the Intro & Houston Hamlin for the Transition & Outro music, and thanks to all of you for listening!

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The following is my Facebook Post I read in the introduction:

I need to expound for a moment on the road ahead...

In 2020, not much has gone to plan or followed the script I had laid out as many of us have found! But here’s part update, and part what I feel in my heart...

Tomorrow I had planned to chase the FKT (Fastest Known Time) on our local 30-mile Art Loeb trail surrounded by friends and family. As my body had other plans (hip & calf injuries), I’ll be postponing those plans to a later date to be determined (maybe spur of the moment so I can surprise my body).

In a time where running has been a welcome relief to everything around me, I thought I would be more frustrated, but I find myself enjoying the moment with my kids, my wife, my friends, and living vicariously through the athletes I coach. I’m looking long term and realizing a break right now isn’t a bad thing, and coming back with a solid base will only make my plans for the Fall that much better.

Is the glass half full or half empty? I don’t know and I honestly don’t care! I’m going to drink whatever is in it, refill the glass, drink that, fill it up half way again, pass it to the next fellow that comes along and put my next foot forward into whatever the future holds!

For those that don’t know and for those that have read this far, life has had some big changes for me. I’m no longer an owner or employee of Foot Rx Running. I felt for the business to survive it could only have one salaried owner/operator, so I signed my portion over to one of the best friends a guy could have in Scott Socha.

After that, I analyzed what was causing stress and what was adding fulfillment and enjoyment to my life. I decided race directing was too much for me and coaching was giving me so much joy, so I’ve resigned from Race Directing (for now) & have become a full-time coach. I have just over 50 adults I coach right now training for distances of 5K to ultramarathon and I’m truly happy!!!

It’s tough in this time frame to imagine training for running as race after race is cancelled or postponed. I think those that truly love running (like myself) haven’t skipped a beat. Those that train for the extrinsic reward of the race have really had to refocus on their why and make sure it was ok to train. And yet others have found reward in their own persuit of fast times and PR’s at distances that they haven’t run in years. It’s amazing to not only see the physical transformation of these individuals, but to witness their mental growth and comprehension of what drives them to be not only a runner but what makes them human.

In my own reflection of running, I find myself entranced by the primal and instinctive nature of the physical activity. There are no parameters when you go out for a run. You can run fast or slow. Short distance or long. It doesn’t matter if you turn left or right or simply turn around and go home. It’s simple in a world of complexities.

I don’t know if anyone else finds this truth evident, but when I do go to a race and I line up, I don’t see race, gender, or ethnicity. I see humans of a kindred spirit. If someone is down or hurt, there’s no thought as to should I help, it’s how can I help. I’ve tried to make this transition to daily life and my daily interactions with everyone. It’s not easy, to love everyone and be non judgmental. But I’m trying!

I’ll continue to do my small part and I’ll even say this first...I love you! No need to say it back, I just hope it makes you think about your daily interactions and makes you feel something, if only for a moment it gives you pause and a moment to reflect.

I’m here for you if you need an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, arms to hug, a back to work, and two legs (hopefully soon) to run with!!!

I’ll say it one more time, and I mean it... I LOVE YOU!!!

I need to let that out! Thanks

-Aaron Saft

Thursday Jul 09, 2020

Discussing Intermittent Fasting & Fat Adaptation with Registered Dietitian Jake Edmiston - Episode 21

Thursday Jul 09, 2020

Thank you Jake for shedding light on these topics. Many of my athletes have so many questions about these two topics. I hope we shared some useful information. We tried to leave opinions out of this conversation and just talk facts. We understand you may have your opinions on these topics, but again, we're talking facts based on the research of science. If you have questions for Jake, you can email him at edmistonrdn@gmail.com

As for me,

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:

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Thanks to Scott Socha for the Intro & Houston Hamlin for the Transition & Outro music, and 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

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