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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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Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Feb. 26th marks the beginning of Eating Disorder Awareness Week. With that in mind, this conversation with registered dietician Kendra Miller on eating disorders, disordered eating, and low energy availability brings to the forefront these topics that could be affecting someone you know or even yourself. If you suspect you yourself or someone you know has an eating disorder, take to heart what Kendra speaks on during this episode and seek or suggest help.
Resources:
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org - National Eating Disorders Association
https://crcfored.com/ - Carolina Resource for Eating Disorders
Kendra Miller - https://fuelinglifenutrition.com/ On Instagram @fuelinglifenutrition OR @dietitiankendra
Book I mention "Treating Athletes with Eating Disorders Bridging the Gap Between Sport & Clinical Worlds" by Kate Bennett
Koop's Research Essentials for Ultrarunning - https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning
Aaron's information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLife
- 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
Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast
I'd be remiss not to thanks to my Patrons for their continued support!
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
In this episode, I take a look at strength equipment and resources I have found and collected over the past 18 years. Which items I consider prioritizing purchasing before others and why. Again, I have no affiliation with any of these products, and I do not endorse their use without consulting a strength training coach like Will Frantz or your Physical Therapist. My hope is to get you thinking about your strength training and if you can do it at home, the starting point to make that happen! Please forgive me if I forgot anything in the shows notes. Reach out to me if I did, & I'm happy to provide what information I can.
Books:
Quick Strength for Runners by Jeff Horowitz
Running Rewired by Jay Dicharry
Podcast:
Strength Running Podcast - https://strengthrunning.com/2024/02/periodized-strength-training/ - How To Schedule & Balance Strength Training With Your Running Episode 336
Websites:
Videos:
Dicharry's Hip Circuit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SubFlwNpUHE
Dicharry's Performance Prep Lift - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5ls39vOoRU
David Roche's Ultra Legs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LV905EEKAM
Equipment mentioned:
Resistance Bands
Cables
TRX
MOBO Board
Nordic Stick
Exercise Ball
Bosu Ball
Plyometric Boxes
Dumbbells
Kettlebells
Pull Up Bar
Barbell (& weights)
Medicine Balls
Ab Wheel
Flat Bench
Aaron's information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLife
- 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
Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast
I'd be remiss not to thanks to my Patrons for their continued support!
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Here are my gear choices & why I have them for the Hellbender 100. I hope it sparks thoughts to your gear choices.
Topo Mountain Racer 3 - https://www.topoathletic.com/mens-mtn-racer-3?quantity=1&color=218
Topo Atmos - https://www.topoathletic.com/mens-atmos?quantity=1&color=223
Altra Olympus 5 – https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/men/mens-olympus-5-al0a7r6p?variationId=280
Altra AltraFWD Experience - https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/men/mens-altrafwd-experience-al0a82c8?variationId=110
Salomon Poles Quiver - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/custom-quiver-lc12576.html#color=81904&size=29062
Petzl Swift RL headlamp - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/SWIFT-RL
UltrAspire Lumen 850 Duo Waist Light - https://ultraspire.com/products/lumen-850-duo-waist-light/ Dual Charger
Petzl Bindi headlamp - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/BINDI
NiteCore nu25 headlamp - https://flashlight.nitecore.com/product/nu25
Xoskin Xotoes Crew Sock - https://www.xoskin.us/Trail-Running/50-Toe-Sock/
Xoskin Xounderwear Seemless Liner ¾ Shorts - https://www.xoskin.us/Trail-Running/30-XOUNDERWEAR-Liner-Shorts-34-with-2-Way-Stretch-XO-Waist-Band/
Dirty Girl Gaiters - https://dirtygirlgaiters.com/
Rabbit FKT 2.0 7” Short - https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/mens-shorts/products/fkt-2-0-7
Mont-Bell Rain Trekker Jacket - https://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?p_id=2328241
Leki Trail Running Poles - https://lekiusa.com/collections/trail-running
Nordic Breeze Shark Short Glove - https://www.leki.com/pt/en/Nordic-Breeze-Shark-Short/653703303070
Patagonia Ridge Flow Shirt - https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-ridge-flow-running-shirt/23565.html?cgid=sport-trail-running-mens
SealSkinz Goves - https://www.sealskinzusa.com/products/waterproof-all-weather-ultra-grip-knitted-glove
YouTube Video of Glue Velcro on for Gaiters - https://youtu.be/N9pdU5z173I
YouTube Video of Packing your Running Vest - https://youtu.be/0iJq30jT2Nw
Aaron's information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLife
- 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
I'd be remiss not to thanks to my Patrons for their continued support!
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
When we align our values with our running, we clear a path for ourselves to be free to run with less inhibitions and anxieties. This episode dives into finding our own core values and aligning them with our races, the brands we support, and finding a coach with similar values.
Resources:
Addie Bracy's book "Mental Training for Ultrarunning"
Damian Hall's book "We Can't Run Away from This"
Jason Koop's Research Essentials for Ultrarunning - https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning
Aaron's information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLife
- 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
I'd be remiss not to thanks to my Patrons for their continued support!
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
We've all made training mistakes. Myself included! But we should recognize these mistakes and try not to make them again. In this episode, I hope to bring to light some of these common pitfalls and how we can avoid them. I hope this makes you consider what you're doing and what changes you can make to improve your training!
Here are my notes:
1. Not enough variation in training. No intention to the training.
2. Too much specificity too soon
3. Not enough planned recovery in training & after racing (season)
4. Increasing volume & intensity at the same time
5. Not taking care of the ancillary training. Including Lack of hydration, sleep, & proper nutrition
6. Racing too often
7. Can’t devote enough time to training
8. Trying to make up runs by stacking the volume into the next day or days
9. Being obsessed with the numbers (volume, HRT, pace, etc.) instead of enjoying the process
10. Running through an injury.
11. Not having the right resources to answer your questions.
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like me to dive deeper into any of these topics.
Aaron's information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLife
- 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
I'd be remiss not to thanks to my Patrons for their continued support!
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Flame Bearers (according to their website - www.flamebearers.com) is a global storytelling platform, that shares stories of female Olympic and Paralympic athletes so that other females can know what is possible and that change is possible. Change not only of the individual, but for the community of which they are a part. Jamie Mittelman is the host of the Flame Bearers Podcast https://flamebearers.com/the-podcast/ and Founder of Flame Bearers. Our conversation dives into some of these stories as well as that of other females in the sport of running that hope to inspire others by their actions both on and off their respective competitive fields. Thank you Jamie for all you do and for being such a wonderful guest!
To connect with Flame Bearers:
@Flamebearers on Instagram
@Flame_bearers on TikTok and Twitter (X)
Flame Bearers on Facebook
Caster Semenya's book is titled "The Race to be Myself"
You can listen to Ms. Semenya's Flame Bearers Podcast Episode here - https://flamebearers.com/caster-semenya-south-africa-who-decides-whos-female-and-why/
Aaron's information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLife - I'd be remiss not to thanks to my Patrons for their continued support!
- 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
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
In this Episode I take a deep dive into creating a pacing plan using ultrapacer.com to assist you in making a plan for nutrition & hydration for race day. Here's the YouTube video to accompany this - https://youtu.be/xp3mnTdDBgw
Resources:
Podcast w/ Danny of ultrapacer.com - https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/learning-to-use-ultrapacercom-w-creator-danny-murphy-episode-152-see-youtube-for-video-httpsyoutubeihbtj82zv4g/
Video of Podcast w/ Danny of ultrapacer.com - https://youtu.be/IhBtJ82zV4g
Aaron's information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLife
- 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
I'd be remiss not to thanks to my Patrons for their continued support!
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Rob Simmelkjaer is doing amazing things with the New York Road Runners (NYRR)! The Non-Profit Organization puts on the largest marathon in the world, the New York City Marathon. They have amazing programs to get everyone running, from young kids to elderly adults. This conversation goes through so many of these incredible things. Enjoy our conversation!
Resources:
- NYRR website - https://www.nyrr.org/
- Set The Pace Podcast - https://www.nyrr.org/getinvolved/set-the-pace-podcast
- Gary Corbitt's Podcast Episode - https://omny.fm/shows/set-the-pace/miles-of-legacy-gary-corbitt-on-his-fathers-unmatc
- Ted Corbitt's Ultra Running History Podcast Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GspArrdDR7ttigJ2VnFl6?si=DXKBvILlR2Cr4GJ-Amw_lg
- Achilles International Non-Profit - https://www.achillesinternational.org/
Connect with Rob on Instagram - @rtsimmel
Aaron's information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLife
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- Email - coachsaft@gmail.com
- USWE Pack Discount Code - USWE5CW – use at www.uswe.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
I'd be remiss not to thanks to my Patrons for their continued support!
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
In this Episode Coaches Faith Raymond, Gordon Collins, & I take a deep dive into things to consider when searching for a coach. We hope this helps provoke some thought and questions for you in your search!
To connect with Coach Faith, please visit her website www.runlongrunstrong.com or follow her on Instagram @RunLongRunStrongEndurance
To connect with Coach Gordon, follow him on Instagram @TrailLegsRunCoaching or Facebook as Gordon Collins.
Aaron's information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLife
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- Email - coachsaft@gmail.com
- USWE Pack Discount Code - USWE5CW – use at www.uswe.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
I'd be remiss not to thanks to my Patrons for their continued support!
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
In this episode I talk about some of the items that has made our sport what it is today. I provide resources that can help us be better runners and people.
Resources:
Books -
- Daniel's Training Formula by Dr. Jack Daniels
- Training Essentials for Ultrarunning by Jason Koop
- We Can't Run Away from This by Damian Hall
- Ultra Mindset by Travis Macy
- Mental Training for Ultrarunning by Addie Bracy
Online Resources:
- https://skepticalinquirer.org/authors/nick-tiller/
- https://www.jasonkoop.com/researchessentialsforultrarunning
- https://uesca.com/
Aaron's information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLife
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- Email - coachsaft@gmail.com
- USWE Pack Discount Code - USWE5CW – use at www.uswe.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
I'd be remiss not to thanks to my Patrons for their continued support!