Running Is Life Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw

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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

Discounts:

Fuel100 Electro-Bites - https://electro-bites.com/

Thursday Jun 25, 2020

Episode 19 Training For a Packed Fall & What to do if it doesn't happen

Thursday Jun 25, 2020

Thanks to Jim Young for the listener questions that helped prompt this episode!

Some resources I referred to in this episode:

Protect Our Winters - https://protectourwinters.org
The Trails Collective - https://trailscollective.com
Trail Run Project - https://www.trailrunproject.com
Gaia GPS App - www.gaiagps.com
Strava - https://www.strava.com
Garmin inReach - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/inreach/personal/

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw

To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com

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

Discounts:

Fuel100 Electro-Bites - https://electro-bites.com/

Thursday Jun 18, 2020

Episode 18 Blood Flow Restriction with Physical Therapist Sean Simonds

Thursday Jun 18, 2020

Whoa BFR is the real deal! In this episode, Sean Simonds gives us an insight into Blood Flow Restriction. How it works, what to expect, and what to make sure you know and look for to have it be most effective. I hope you enjoy!

Reach Sean Simonds through his website www.specializednc.com

Book Sean Recommended:

The First 20 Minutes by Gretchen Reynolds

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw

To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com

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

Discounts:

Fuel100 Electro-Bites - https://electro-bites.com/

https://anathletesbody.com/tag/plantar/

Thursday Jun 11, 2020

Episode 17 Plantar Fasciitis with Physical Therapist Miriam Salloum

Thursday Jun 11, 2020

In this episode I talk in depth about Plantar Fasciitis with repeat guest and Physical Therapist Miriam Salloum. We talk about what it is and how to get over it. You can reach Miriam and see her helpful videos through her website www.therunnersmechanic.com

She is also accessible through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/The-Runners-Mechanic-Physical-Therapy-Clinic-1699347310291340/

Jay Dicharry's website & Plantar relevant material:

Rathleff Article:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/sms.12313

Oofos Sandals:

https://www.oofos.com

Rock Tape Manuals:

https://www.rocktape.com/medical/guides/downloads/

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw

To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com

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

Discounts:

Fuel100 Electro-Bites - https://electro-bites.com/

Thursday Jun 04, 2020

Why would you need and what should you look for in a coach?

Thursday Jun 04, 2020

In this solo episode, I talk about coaching, is a coach right for you, and finding a coach that is a good fit. Please reach out with questions, or if you're interested in finding out if my coaching services would be a good fit for you. Thank you!

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw

To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com

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

Discounts:

Fuel100 Electro-Bites - https://electro-bites.com/

Thursday May 28, 2020

Episode 15 Travis Barefoot on Strength Training for Runners

Thursday May 28, 2020

Travis Barefoot is a Physical Therapist and Strength Training Coach. We had a great conversation on the benefits and myths of strength training for runners. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

If you would like to reach out to Travis, you can do so by email at Travis.Barefoot@ptsolutions.com

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw

Discounts:

Fuel100 Electro-Bites - https://electro-bites.com/

To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com

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

Thursday May 21, 2020

Those Crazy Saft Kids Again!!!

Thursday May 21, 2020

Today (and every day) I need this. I hope it makes you smile. Just a quick conversation with my kids on the state of things in running and life!

Stay positive & keep moving forward!

Keep running my friends!

-MR Runningpains (Aaron Saft)

Thursday May 14, 2020

Episode 13 Michele Hartwig - Race Director, Podcaster, Volunteer, Mom, & Amazing Human Doing!

Thursday May 14, 2020

This week I welcome Michele Hartwig! Michele is a beautiful woman by virtue of her wonderful giving heart. I enjoyed our conversation and getting to know this wonderful individual who knows what it means to give back! Thank you Michele for being a leader by action and love for your community and our sport! You're appreciated more than words can express!

You can find Michele, her races, podcast, coaching opportunities, and so much more at Ornery Mule Racing https://www.ornerymuleracing.com

Discounts:

Fuel100 Electro-Bites - https://electro-bites.com/

Upcoming Events I'm involved with:

Sept. 12 - Cradle To Grave 10k & 30k Trail Races - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=74268

Oct. 29-30 - What's is Going to Be...!?! - Registration & Information Coming Soon!!!

Nov. 20-21 - Hellbender 100 Miler - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=70251

Dec. 5 - Headwaters 30k Trail Race - Registration & Information Coming Soon!!!

Jan. 23, 2021 - Tsali Frosty Foot 50k, 30k, 8k - Registration & Information Coming Soon!!!

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw

To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com

Thanks to Scott Socha for Intro Music & 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!

Thursday May 07, 2020

Episode 12 - A Letter to Future Me

Thursday May 07, 2020

Hi all,

This was an emotional episode! I'm going to include my letter to myself below. I hope you'll accept my challenge in this episode and write a letter to your future self as well and if you will, share it with me!

Here's my letter:

May 4, 2020

To Future Me,

As it stands, we’re at a crossroads. Life has changed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We’ll most likely lose our business that we’ve built over the passed 13 years. Ha! Almost have to laugh. Just realized this would be our thirteenth anniversary. Fitting to perhaps see it go on such an anniversary. But that’s us isn’t it? We take a chance, work hard, roll with the punches, and see what happens. That’s running in a nutshell isn’t it? Running is a great metaphor for life, work, family, and relationships.

As I write this, we’re celebrating thirty years of running. God knows how many miles we have on our legs! We’ve celebrated victories, taken running to many levels, and followed our dreams. We’ve been to some amazing places and met people I hope we never forget! All while never taking performance enhancing drugs or cheating the system, the course, our sport, or ourself. I hope as you read this that still holds true!

We’ve got two amazing kids and the best wife that share this journey. We’ve tried to be an example of endurance, hard work, philanthropy, and love. I see our kids’ potential. I hope we bring it out in them and help them along their path to finding their happiness in life! I hope we continue to love every living being and do our best to make a difference in our community locally, nationally, and globally.

We’ve helped to create a number of things that have such far reaching impact. May we continue to learn, innovate, and evolve new and old ideas in the hopes that we create happiness and joy for others. I hope we continue to forge new relationships with others and collaborate in making new events, groups, trails, and ideas that are conceived with the love in our hearts and the purpose of spreading joy and happiness to ALL!

We wear our heart on our sleeve. We don’t hold back our emotions or our passion. We tell people we love them, and we mean it! May nothing ever perverse this! The world has always been jaded in some ways, but love shall always triumph! May we keep the burning passion for life, for its experiences, and adventures. For it’s the adventures that keep us young. What’s next? What goal has excited us? That’s what we live for! I hope we keep pushing, keep exploring our boundaries and our potential.

Aaron, we found ourself a long time ago! When I look in the mirror, I can look myself in the eye. Remain open, honest, trustworthy, and compassionate. Continue to work on your patience, listening to others, and asking for help. We’re not perfect, we’ll never be! However, we can always strive to be better and love deeper. We’ve found our passion in life. We know what makes us happy! Follow your heart. It hasn’t misled us yet!

Pride has hampered us in the past. Don’t let it cloud your judgement or inhibit your decisions!

Let’s continue to express our gratitude to the world. Find grace in every action and give thanks for every experience. The positive and the negative as we can learn from each. Never stop learning. Keep engaging your mind. You have to keep up with your wife and kids somehow!

That said, smile and laugh at yourself. Don’t take yourself too seriously. You’re a small fish in the large open ocean. Stay humble and remember you’re here to serve others.

May we speak out when we see others wronged. Remember what it was like when we were wronged, and no one stood up for us! As an individual, we may be weak, but as a collective group, together our voices are so much stronger! Stand united with your brothers and sisters for what is right and what is just!

We’ve made mistakes, we’ll make more. It’s whether we continue to learn from those mistakes and not make them over again. We’ve asked for forgiveness and we forgive. May our heart stay open and continue to see and bring the best out of people.

Life is beautiful. Continue to take a moment of each day to appreciate your opportunity, then go out there and make the best of it!

Remember the statement, “Own your dash!”? We’ll have two dates on our gravestone. Those aren’t truly important. That dash mark in between is the key. What did we do in between those two dates? Did we live? Did we make a difference? Keep moving forward Aaron! Own that dash!!!

Love. Love all without thought, judgement, or prejudice.

Peace. Find peace without fear, negligence, or pompousness.

Endure.

So, the final question, did you stay true to yourself? Can you read back through these and say, “Yes Aaron! I did!”

I hope so…

I love you!

-Me

Podcasts I mentioned:

Running Rogue Episode #181
Tom Goom Episode #40
Crooked Butterfly Podcast
Clean Sport Collective Podcast

Clean Sport Collect I've Pledge - https://cleansport.org/join-us

Discounts:

Fuel100 Electro-Bites - https://electro-bites.com/

Upcoming Events I'm involved with:

Sept. 12 - Cradle To Grave 10k & 30k Trail Races - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=74268

Oct. 29-30 - River Loop 6/12/24 Hour Races - Registration & Information Coming Soon!!!

Nov. 20-21 - Hellbender 100 Miler - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=70251

Dec. 5 - Headwaters 30k Trail Race - Registration & Information Coming Soon!!!

Jan. 23, 2021 - Tsali Frosty Foot 50k, 30k, 8k - Registration & Information Coming Soon!!!

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw

To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com

Thanks to Houston Hamlin for the 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!

Thursday Apr 30, 2020

Episode 11 - Physical Therapist Miriam Salloum of The Runners Mechanic Physical Therapy Clinic

Thursday Apr 30, 2020

These week I welcome my personal Physical Therapist Miriam Salloum of The Runners Mechanic to the Podcast! We talk about Physical Therapy, Injury Prevention, Tools & Tricks of the trade, and so much more.

I also have to special surprise guests in the intro...ENJOY!!!

One correction, Miriam mentioned Will Flemmings Instagram Post, it was actually Physical Therapist Mike James of "the Endurance Physio".

Miriam can be reached by email - runnersmechanic@gmail.com & through her website - https://www.therunnersmechanic.com

We mention Jay Dicharry multiple times. His book "Running Rewired" & MOBO Board can be found at his websites:

Dicharry's Website - https://anathletesbody.com

Book - https://aerbook.com/maker/productcard-3386421-2530.html

MOBO Board - https://www.moboboard.com/shop/mobo-board

Miriam's other suggested book is 80/20 Running by Matt Fitzgerald. It can be found at https://www.8020endurance.com/products/

Upcoming Events I'm involved with:

Sept. 12 - Cradle To Grave 10k & 30k Trail Races - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=74268

Oct. 29-30 - River Loop 6/12/24 Hour Races - Registration & Information Coming Soon!!!

Nov. 20-21 - Hellbender 100 Miler - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=70251

Dec. 5 - Headwaters 30k Trail Race - Registration & Information Coming Soon!!!

Jan. 23, 2021 - Tsali Frosty Foot 50k, 30k, 8k - Registration & Information Coming Soon!!!

MR Runningpains & Aaron Saft

My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw

To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com

Thanks to Houston Hamlin for the 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!

Discounts:

Fuel100 Electro-Bites - https://electro-bites.com/