Running Is Life Podcast
 

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.

Episodes

Packing Checklist for Your Next Race - Episode 179

Thursday Jul 20, 2023

Thursday Jul 20, 2023

In this episode I review my packing list for a race. I also go over some tips for crew, pacer, drop bags, & general logistics. Enjoy!

Here is the checklist:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DH-i9XQCUtcfDVdb4DBT-i_dGrGVpD5jaGpMwCyzV18/edit?usp=sharing

 

Previous episode resources:

 

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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940

 

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Thanks to all of you for listening!

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Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast

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Recapping Western States & Previewing Vermont 100-Miler w/ Fellow Grand Slammer Thomas Brown - Episode 178

Thursday Jul 13, 2023

Thursday Jul 13, 2023

Thomas Brown has completed two races of the Grand Slam (Old Dominion & Western States). I have completed one (Western States). We both continue the Grand Slam at the Vermont 100. This is our recap of Thomas' Western States experience & our preview of the Vermont 100.

Connect with Thomas under his name on Facebook.

Resources:

Podcast we mention on Vermont 100 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chase-the-summit-trail-talk/id1538757081?i=1000570985955

The accompanying YouTube video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KjmF1VP4vM

Stan Jensen's Website - http://www.run100s.com/

Trail Runner's Article on the Golden hour - https://www.trailrunnermag.com/people/news-people/theres-nothing-quite-like-golden-hour-at-western-states/

Rumpl Puffy Blankets - https://www.rumpl.com/collections/the-original-puffy-blankets?gclid=Cj0KCQjw756lBhDMARIsAEI0AgngYuvw2LPUM7vhsyn6BPOuWBWA-r_BIx2TyZjhRVupx1R9IpTa-vAaAlySEALw_wcB

Quest Quickdraw Outdoor Shelter - https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/quest-quickdraw-outdoor-shelter-20queuqsttdrshltrrec/20queuqsttdrshltrrec?color=Blue%20Floral

 

To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:

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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940

 

Aaron's information:

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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Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast

I'd be remiss not to thanks to my Patrons for their continued support!

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Lauren Jones’ Impressive 18th Place Western States Finish & The New Running Is Life Podcast - Episode 177

Thursday Jul 06, 2023

Thursday Jul 06, 2023

Lauren Jones had a rough start to the 2023 Western States Endurance run, but persevered and had an amazing finish! Here's her story...

To connect with Lauren:

Instagram - @lauren.runs.for.grilled.cheese

Facebook & Strava - Lauren Jones

 

Connect with Ash Ringo Walsh - info@wolfpeakoutdoors.com

 

To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:

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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940

 

Running is Life Coaching (Aaron's) information:

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!

 

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My Western States Endurance Run 100-mile Race Recap - Episode 176

Thursday Jun 29, 2023

Thursday Jun 29, 2023

Western States was an amazing experience and probably one that will go down as one of my most proudest moments as I struggled mightily in this event! This episode is pretty raw. I'm still emotional from the finish and all the joys it brought, and you'll hear me speak my truths about this event. Thank you for being a part of my journey!

Sincerely,

-Aaron Saft

 

To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:

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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940

 

MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:

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

I'd be remiss not to thanks to my Patrons for their continued support!

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Talking Western States & Grand Slam with Fellow Slammer Thomas Brown - Episode 175

Thursday Jun 22, 2023

Thursday Jun 22, 2023

Thomas Brown has already completed his 1st race of the Grand Slam when he finished Old Dominion 100-mile Run for the fourth time just 2 weeks ago. He'll be lining up next weekend at Western States. We discuss OD100 & WSER as well as the logistics of the Grand Slam. Best of luck to Thomas!

You can connect with Thomas & follow his journey on Facebook under his name. 

 

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

 

MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:

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

As always, thanks to my Patrons!

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Believing is the Key with Coach Andrew Snow - Episode 174

Thursday Jun 15, 2023

Thursday Jun 15, 2023

This Episode takes a deep dive into finding the best running version of yourself. Coach Andrew Snow and I talk about how to work on some of the mental aspects of running that will help you do your best at nearly any distance!

To connect with Andrew, subscribe to his YouTube Channel Run Elite or on his website www.andrewsnowcoaching.com

 

Resources:

Billy Mills movie - Running Brave 

 

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

 

MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:

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

Thanks to my Patrons! 

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How Jeremy Peyton Prepped & Executed his First 50k - Episode 173

Thursday Jun 08, 2023

Thursday Jun 08, 2023

Jeremy Peyton has a goal of running around Mont Blanc in the Alps in 9 days in 2024. He's well on his way as we discuss his latest adventure in tackling the Art Loeb trail! Here's how he prepared & ran this epic trail!

 

Resources - Run The Alps - https://runthealps.com/

Sunday Runday Funday Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/587578996742708

Garmin inReach Mini 2 - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/765374

Goal Zero Battery Packs - Flip 36 - https://www.goalzero.com/collections/power-banks/products/flip-36-power-bank

 

Connect with Jeremy Peyton under his name on Facebook.

 

To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:

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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940

 

MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:

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

As always, thanks to my Patrons!

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Tara Jordan’s 2nd Place Run at Cruel Jewel 100 - Episode 172

Thursday Jun 01, 2023

Thursday Jun 01, 2023

Join me for a conversation with Tara Jordan. Tara is a wonderful wife, mother, runner, and so much more as we'll learn from this conversation in which we discuss her progression in running which lead her to finishing her 1st 100-mile race at Hellbender in 2022! I hope you enjoy our conversation!

To connect with Tara:

@facingvert on Instagram

Tara Jordan on Strava

Her Podcast Facing Vert

 

To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:

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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940

 

MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:

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

Thanks to all my Patreon supporters!

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My Take on Joe Uhans article, ”Advice to My Younger Self: Five Lessons From a Physiotherapist for a Lifetime of Sustainable Running” - Episode 171

Thursday May 25, 2023

Thursday May 25, 2023

In this episode:

  1. Takeaways on Cameron Hanes book "Endure" & David Goggins "Never Finished"
  2. My training updates
  3. Fundraising updates
  4. Using Positive Words & Reframing negative thoughts and words.
  5. Joe Uhan article "Advice to My Younger Self: Five Lessons From a Physiotherapist for a Lifetime of Sustainable Running" 
  6. Coaching Availability - Sorry to say, I'm full at the moment.

Resources:

Joe Uhan article - https://www.irunfar.com/five-lessons-for-a-lifetime-of-sustainable-running

Mario Fraioli Newsletter "The Morning Shakeout" - https://themorningshakeout.com/subscribe/

Over Training Syndrome Podcast W/ JILL COLANGELO - Ultra Running Magazine - https://ultrarunning.com/podcast/overtraining-syndrome-w-jill-colangelo/

 

Books

  • Cameron Hanes "Endure"
  • David Goggins "Never Finish"

 

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

 

MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:

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

Finally, thanks to my Patrons!!!

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Teresa Bowser’s Hellbender 100-mile Finish - Episode 170

Thursday May 18, 2023

Thursday May 18, 2023

In my first conversation with Teresa Bowser about coaching her, she said she wanted to Finish the Hellbender 100-mile Race. She put in the work, and this is her story about the day-in day-out training and her finish at Hellbender. Enjoy!

To connect with Teresa:

Instagram - @TeresaBowserFitness

Facebook & Strava - Teresa Bowser

 

Resources:

Book - "My Border Collie Doesn't Stretch" by Nigel Crompton

Research Essentials for Ultrarunning w/ Jason Koop - https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning

UESCA Coaching Certifications - https://uesca.com/

NC High Peaks - https://nchighpeaks.org/

Carolina Mountain Club - https://carolinamountainclub.org/

 

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

 

MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:

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

Thanks to my Patrons for their continued support!

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