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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 Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Jeff Stafford has been running ultras since 2014. In that time, he's completed ultras with distances in excess of 350 miles. He brings a lot of experience to the conversation and a lot of sage advice. I hope you have a lot of takeaways and enjoy this episode!
Resources:
Becca Jones 1000k Run Fundraiser - https://www.gofundme.com/f/1000k-run-across-tn-for-families-in-appalachia?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Books:
Mental Training for Ultrarunning by Addie Bracy
Ultra Midset by Travis Macy
Podcasts:
Adventure Jogger - https://theadventurejogger.com/listen
Connect with Jeff on his Facebook page - @Jeff Stafford
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 Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
HUGE Episode! 3 guests as we talk through the Podcast. Up first is my friend, crew chief, & main pacer Nathan Frantz. Secondly, I interviewed fellow Grand Slam finisher and one of my athletes I coach, Thomas Brown. Lastly, I interview my coach, Patrick Reagan. So much in here in my longest podcast to date. Enjoy!
To connect with:
Nathan - @nate_ocr_85 on Instagram
Thomas - Thomas Brown on Facebook
Patrick Reagan - @PatrickReaganRunning on Instagram & www.patrickreaganrunning.com/coaching
Huge thanks to:
My family - Beth Saft, Ambrin Saft, Keagan Saft
My coach - Patrick Reagan
My friends who crewed & paced - Nathan Frantz, Morgan Elliott, Mercedes Siegle-Gaither, Jamie Hershfang, Jeremy Duncan, Penny Anderson, Drew Antonisse, Caleb Gandert
To all the Race Directors, volunteers, and Grand Slam committee.
And to all of you for your love & support!
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 Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
The Grand Slam is COMPLETE! I finished Wasatch, & it took about everything I had to do so. Here's my recount of the race in this episode.
Resources:
Running The Wasatch 100 must watch videos - https://www.youtube.com/@Scottwesemann
Grand Slam Website - https://grandslamofultrarunning.net/
Wasatch 100 Website - https://wasatch100.com/
USWE Packs - https://uswe.com/en-us/vests/running
VESPA - https://vespapower.com/ - Use Code runningislife20 for 20% off
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 Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
As Thomas Brown & I attempt to complete the Grand Slam at the Wasatch 100 in Slat Lake City, UT, we discuss the race & the websites Top 10 Reasons to DNF the race - found at the bottom of this page - https://wasatch100.com/about/
We'll be racing on Sept. 8th.
Best of luck to all the Grand Slammers & runners!
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 Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
This recording was actually from Andrew Snow & his YouTube channel (links below). We had a great conversation and covered so many topics. I hope you enjoy!
To connect with Andrew & his new book "Run Elite":
- Book - www.runelitebook.com available on Amazon & Audible
- YouTube Channel: Run Elite
- Facebook - Andrew Snow
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 Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
In this episode, I recap race #3 of my Grand Slam, The Leadville 100-mile race. A challenging high altitude mountain race 3 weeks after the Badger 100-mile race. Thank you for listening!
Resources:
Hella's YouTube video on Leadville 100 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIQH4nIMaM0
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!
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Peter Defty is the owner of Vespa. He is a wealth of knowledge. Luckily he is very generous in sharing what he's learned and what he knows with people like me. Peter changed my world in the Badger 100-mile Race. I had no stomach issues and no need to cram lots of extra calories into my system thanks in part to the use of Vespa Ultra Concentrate (https://vespapower.com/product/vespa-ultra-concentrate-12-pack/). It's not just the use of Vespa, as we discuss in this podcast, but the wholistic approach to a healthy digestive system. There's a lot to this episode, so get ready to take some notes! And thank you again to Peter for coming on and sharing so much information!
Resources:
20% Off Coupon Code: runningislife20
Vespa Website - https://vespapower.com/
FASTER Study - https://vespapower.com/fat-adaptation-the-emerging-science-from-faster/
Scott Dunlap's Blog "Cracking the Mystery of Vespa" - http://www.atrailrunnersblog.com/2008/06/cracking-mystery-of-vespa.html
Free Resources - https://vespapower.com/free-resources/
Optimized Fat Metabolism (OFM) Pyramid - https://ofm.io/ofm-pyramid/
Contact Vespa - https://vespapower.com/contact/
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 Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
in this episode I discuss my current state of recovery and why calling an audible is so important to do in your own training. I also discuss Leadville 100 and the challenges of the Grand Slam. I hope you enjoy!
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 Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thomas Brown & I finished the Badger 100-mile run. This was Thomas' 3rd race in the Grand Slam, and my 2nd. Here our recap of the event.
Resources:
Badger 100 Website - https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com/badgertrailrace
Ten Junk Miles Podcast - https://www.tenjunkmiles.com/
Run 100s Website - http://www.run100s.com/ultra.htm
Vespa - https://vespapower.com/
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
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 Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Continuing from last week's episode, I talk about packing for Badger 100 and avoiding some of the same mistakes I've made in the past. Also, a nod at some of the recent female performances that deserve recognition.
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
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!