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 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:

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Email - coachsaft@gmail.com

Thanks to all of you for listening!

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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...

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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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Email - coachsaft@gmail.com

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Depploy Down .5 Pullover Hoody - https://blackdiamondequipment.com/products/mens-deploy-down-0-5-pullover-hoody?_pos=2&_psq=men%27s+deploy+down&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Rab Phantom Waterproof Pant - https://rab.equipment/us/phantom-waterproof-pants?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22768176652&gbraid=0AAAAAC6UPyvYtVK2FJhzh0mH3riDfWTpN&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzt_FBhCEARIsAJGFWVkkZ9BNJLHbbeYBdBn-BjYc8Iz8UEF9BbrSoYRSxWLkZ-cbdNWmDWkaAkuFEALw_wcB

Cross Point Waterproof Knit Gloves - https://showerspass.com/collections/crosspoint-gloves?srsltid=AfmBOooasMEqkGyWUxT4EPD0PkMSjg9T03TrW8NgjsdaoCr7zn_IEANp

Mont Bell Rain Trekker Jacket - https://www.montbell.com/us/en/products/detail/1128729

UltrAspire Zygos 6.0 Pack - https://ultraspire.com/products/zygos-6-0/?attribute_pa_size=large&attribute_color=Steel+Blue&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20734187901&gbraid=0AAAAAD2xUSs2UlS-ze1DMB8eW8_TBdA9D&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzt_FBhCEARIsAJGFWVnJhWOPDVIqmi2d-9qa8q-XRLWIzPE-d-egIrQM5WC10MAECxkKidsaAn-CEALw_wcB

UltrAspire Pole Quiver - https://ultraspire.com/products/ultraspire-pole-quiver/

Black Diamond Carbon Z Poles - https://blackdiamondequipment.com/products/distance-carbon-z-poles

Altra Olympus 275 - https://www.altrarunning.com/en-us/trail/mens-olympus-275/AL0A85RT.html

Kahtoola MICROspikes - https://kahtoola.com/traction/microspikes-footwear-traction/?srsltid=AfmBOoqM-Cl_wRT2Zs4K0tq3oC3qYF2s0eMHajBZteq6n26ZuIVHGSR9

Xoskin Xotoes Crew Sock - https://www.xoskin.us/50-Pro-Series/50-XOTOES-Toe-Sock-Crew/

I also mention their ¾ length short liners.

Petzl Swift RL - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/SWIFT-RL

UltrAspire Lumen 800 Solstice - https://ultraspire.com/products/lumen-800-solstice/

BiolLite Charge 40 PD - https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/charge-40-pd

Garmin Enduro 3 - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/851039/

Amazfit T-Rex3 - https://us.amazfit.com/products/amazfit-t-rex-3?srsltid=AfmBOor7MkgmzjqbcOdYcO9JTUxKGuNxImLCcJnU6XQDnK950cl_y1en

Black Diamon Desert Mullet - https://blackdiamondequipment.com/products/desert-mullet

Other hat I mention is the Stead Stratos Airflow Mesh Cap - https://wearstead.com/collections/hat/products/stratos-airflow-mesh-cap

Smartwool base layer wool shirts - https://www.smartwool.com/en-us/men/shop-by-activity/run

Ketl Nofry Shirts - https://ketlmtn.com/products/nofry-sunhoodie?variant=32668964782146

I also mention their shorts - https://ketlmtn.com/products/blackwood-trail-run-shorts-7?variant=42122610540610

USWE Puls Trail Running Combo shorts - https://uswe.com/en-us/puls-trail-running-combo-shorts-m-black-m-1?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22326263997&gbraid=0AAAAAC_7o8iDX48uL6yDLpanIr96UucfQ&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzt_FBhCEARIsAJGFWVmHBp2yj_q0pr1TUKE16y1PkYfu9GzUGgjd6-Q2iOl3nyDZ_lzpBsIaAmsfEALw_wcB

SOL Emergency Bivvy - https://www.surviveoutdoorslonger.com/collections/emergency-survival-bivvies?srsltid=AfmBOoq7DupQWAgUSKGGNJE0lVtNR8_GGC2DUOT0SVUfLDgi5cKAYM9H

HydraPak Velocity Reservoirs - https://www.hydrapak.com/products/velocity%E2%84%A2-1-5-l?variant=44292058382569

UltrAspire 800mL Soft Flasks - https://ultraspire.com/products/800-ml-softflask-w-bite-cap/?srsltid=AfmBOorlHcV3dmHa__7RwAoQh3sGFtP0KOdYysb3CEzztF2O5RnEfjlM

Dry Guy portable shoe drier - https://www.dryguy.com/

Silicon Collapsible Cup w/ Metal Rim - https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Collapsible-Portable-Drinking-Reusable/dp/B08NFZH35F/ref=sr_1_2?crid=9Z9Q49NJBH5Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hfzYmmm0pxyo_9Bn7wqPJyBGQufXCZ9aQY9as18YgCYzl2grZKiLZmNi7BtCLBLv0Ud-BIUjU_KHL4Qq1rFd2D9Qf2gQXA3fDdZFVT4brrIlGBxfbKTXnLpwH-CGtVRcXwLgyHGlLymQH92fqE4Gafi6kvHuWf_lsCbNksfZBgyyJoLyGm1HRJjsFEI0Jzoaxu3u6CjxCW7P1FYJ78GTklNQOYpKPW9aOy6BZAO8VJxHx1Dz_jHnzzoWxwdir6s6AoU71Y9Zt-QVLF0ot3EoLQgVpD0Mu8dLbdAhdDDJtgo.6gPAkJl8RKDd6YONGoY7H8_uWiWqx6FkqkuYzzYwpRY&dib_tag=se&keywords=collapsible+cup+with+metal+rim&qid=1756915656&sprefix=collapsible+cup+with+metal+rim%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-2

Trekkinn - https://www.tradeinn.com/trekkinn/en

Friday Aug 29, 2025

My Training for the Tor de Geants 330k - Episode 263

Friday Aug 29, 2025

In this episode I pay tribute to the life of my friend Victor Mariano and talk through my training for the Tor de Geants 330k. Enjoy!

Aaron's information:

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Thanks to all of you for listening!

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Aaron Saft

Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast

Friday Aug 22, 2025

Interviewing My Son On His NCAA Recruiting Process - Episode 262

Friday Aug 22, 2025

In this Episode, I interview Keagan Saft on his senior season and recruitment process just hours before dropping him off at the University of Portland to begin his Freshman year. Enjoy!

Aaron's information:

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Friday Aug 08, 2025

Double Art Loeb Adventure Run - Episode 261

Friday Aug 08, 2025

Here is my latest adventure...The Art Loeb Out-n-Back run. Enjoy the episode!

The Art Loeb Trail Route - https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/art-loeb-trail--2

Rab Phantom Raincoat - https://rab.equipment/us/mens-phantom-waterproof-jacket?srsltid=AfmBOoquXxrCehdVKIVRaGs5PTeFawcbJMQjQuJoeUP_minYcnAO3qh8

Book - Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter - https://eastermichael.com/book/

Science In Sport (SIS) Double Espresso Gels - https://thefeed.com/products/sis-go-energy-caffeine-gels?variant=39990580248639&ship=GS&g_acctid=598-107-7261&g_adgroupid=&g_adid=&g_adtype=none&g_campaign=PMax%3A+GSN+-+Smart+-+Science+In+Sport&g_campaignid=18183054880&g_keyword=&g_keywordid=&g_network=x&utm_source=google&campaign_id=18183054880&ad_id=&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PMax%3A+GSN+-+Smart+-+Science+In+Sport&utm_content=&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwndHEBhDVARIsAGh0g3DwRe5oEjSXneUwbmKqwDU5BW_Q9GNvOougBb3wZfeWv8VVl8JCQ4EaAvklEALw_wcB&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17412898521&gbraid=0AAAAADpLaeansVL7gcXPpxa5aDa7P0oG9

Saftlek Workout:

15:00 warmup jog > 4 x :10 strides > 2 x 2:00 Fast w/ 2:00 recovery > 4 x 1:00 Faster w/ 1:00 recovery > 8 x :30 Fastest w/ :30 recovery > 10:00+ cool down jog

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!

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Aaron Saft

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Friday Aug 01, 2025

Summer Training Reminders & Is zone 2 Training A Waste of Time - Episode 260

Friday Aug 01, 2025

Hi everyone!

Thanks to your questions & comments, there is a lot in this episode! So many topics and things to discuss. From summer training reminders, to the new discussion on the merit of zone 2 training, to talk about Tor de Geants and gear reviews. I hope you learn something and enjoy!

Resources:

1. My episode on HRV - https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/should-we-use-hrv-as-a-predictor-episode-239/

2. The book "Feed Zone Portables" I mentioned - https://www.skratchlabs.com/products/feed-zone-portables?srsltid=AfmBOopvi6-4RX4WnU5bw3qJvrMUjsKdm_eS1pzTEaNQy1tUa8eGg8dt

3. Inside Sports Nutrition Podcast on Killian Jornet's Western States nutrition plan - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-high-carb-was-killian-jornet-at-western-states-100-ep-191/id1597491931?i=1000718722764

4. Z2 Training Training Discussions:

a. https://uesca.com/podcast/episode-34-the-lore-of-zone-2-the-scientific-reality-with-guest-dr-brendon-gurd/

b. https://www.physiologicallyspeaking.com/p/is-zone-2-training-optimal-for-mitochondrial

c. https://stevemagness.substack.com/p/the-debate-over-easy-vs-high-intensity?triedRedirect=true

5. Trail Runner Nation Podcast BS Episode w/ Ian Sharman -https://trailrunnernation.com/2025/07/ep-737-cutting-through-the-bs/

6. Sisyphus Hill Workout - https://themorningshakeout.com/workout-of-the-week-the-sisyphus-session/#:~:text=One%20set%20of%20repeats%20looks,back%20down%20to%20the%20bottom.

Aaron's information:

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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

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Friday Jul 25, 2025

Western States 2025 Recap & Moving Forward - Episode 259

Friday Jul 25, 2025

Hi everyone!

I missed this! It feels liberating to record again; even if it's on a tough subject.

In this episode, I discuss my build and race at Western States. As always, it's emotional, so forgive me for being open and honest!

I look forward to sharing again. If you have anything you want to hear about, please, let me know!

Enjoy!

Aaron's information:

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Thanks to all of you for listening!

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Thursday Jan 23, 2025

For Now...Farewell

Thursday Jan 23, 2025

I am going to step away from podcasting. Is it permanent? I don’t know for sure.

I continue to want to share things I learn and give back to the community that has given me so much. I will continue to do so through my coaching. Both High School and adults. I’m always here if you need me!

Thank you for being a part of this journey!

Running is Life!

-Coach Aaron Saft

Aaron's information:

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Email - coachsaft@gmail.com

Thursday Jan 16, 2025

Creating a Deep Connection with your Running Music Playlist - Episode 257

Thursday Jan 16, 2025

What does your music playlist do for you? Does it move you, motivate you, calm you? It should do all of these and more. This episode dives into my thoughts behind a powerful music playlist.

Resources:

Book - "States The Places We Run" eBook - https://historyexp.org/states-the-places-we-run-ebook/

Video - Seven Nation Army / Rockin'1000 That's Live Official - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaEsni-OgUs&list=RDxaEsni-OgUs&start_radio=1

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