The MR Runningpains Podcast

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:   My Socials & Channels: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  Email - coachsaft@gmail.com  

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   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: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

What a great book. "The Norwegian Method" by Brad Culp is not an instruction manual. It does not having training plans. It describes how the Norwegian's are using science to better their training. To understand the principles of what they are doing to make them such great athletes. In this episode, I will discuss some of my takeaways. Resources: Strength Running Podcast w/ Brad Culp - https://strengthrunning.com/2024/11/brad-culp/ The Norwegian Method Podcast - Found on many major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/bh/podcast/the-norwegian-method-podcast/id1724540879 Jason Koop's Book, "Training Essentials for Ultrarunning" which has 2 different heat training protocols for heat acclimatization - https://www.jasonkoop.com/book The CORE body temperature Instrument - https://corebodytemp.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooGkOMpXaG5Wg9AEGdqtQeQx8GvJXp_8oGP8wdKs60e8MpI4BtH Threshold Test: 10-15 minute warmup 4 x 1:00 Hard (7-9 RPE) 1:00 Easy (1-4 RPE) 5:00 Recovery jog 30:00 (8-10 RPE) - It's better to start the 30 minutes effort a bit easier and continue to push the effort towards the end. 10:00 Cool Down jog Once you complete this workout, use the analyze feature to take the last 20 minutes of the 30 minute effort and use that value to set your running threshold. If I forgot anything, please reach out using any of the means listed below. 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: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

Can you do workouts? Can you run lots of miles? Should you do either? We'll discuss in this episode. Books I refer to: The Norwegian Method by Brad Culp Training Lactate Pulse-Rate by Peter G.J.M. Janssen Scientific Training for Endurance Athletes by Philip Friere Skiba DO, PHD States - The Places We Run by Bob Crowley, Hal Hall, & Tim Twietmeyer The Examined Run by Sabrina B. Little The Essential Wooden by John Wooden & Steve Jamison 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: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

I've learned a lot this year, and from reading and observation, there's one thing I'd like to share and that's making sure your workout intervals are long enough to provide the stimulus to help your fitness. Have a listen to hear more... Resources: 1. Alex Hutchison article on VO2 max Testing - When VO2 Max isn't max - https://sweatscience.com/when-vo2max-isnt-max/ 2. Runner Rising Podcast w/ me as the guest - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaron-saft-behind-of-the-scenes-of-coaching-100/id1719182588?i=1000681126506   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: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!

Here are the things that have me excited to try/use in 2025: FlipBelt & Light - https://flipbelt.com/products/running-light Petzl Swift RL reactive lighting (update) - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/SWIFT-RL Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra Trail - https://www.adidas.com/us/terrex-agravic-speed-ultra-trail-running-shoes/IF6594.html Rab Phantom Waterproof Pull-On Jacket - https://rab.equipment/us/phantom-pull-on?srsltid=AfmBOoqju21FEPEGERkOHgVbgGvO74deMuOyFolOpC1VnMvtXxxU2bnL Salomon Sense Pro 6 Pack - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/sense-pro-6-lc13112.html?_gl=1*2ur8pc*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAiA34S7BhAtEiwACZzv4SYMDxN4hjQN_PRX_eieDWJ-0HUhgIp-O6-hd_Ybfykw2xyUUNJxDhoC8asQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#color=104623 Garmin Enduro 3 - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/851039 Amphipod Hydraform Ergo Minimalist 20oz Handheld - https://amphipod.com/ergo-minimalist/ Wahoo TRACKR HRT Monitor - https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/heart-rate-monitors/trackr-heart-rate-buy Gels Never Second - https://never2.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA34S7BhAtEiwACZzv4f5BMzFGxrhS32ICe4ue20aFZd1KkgSEuhv08aRolBQ-fhoA8-JDqhoCOkYQAvD_BwE Science in Sport Beta Fuel Gels - https://www.scienceinsport.com/eu/beta-fuel-gels-sis Amacx Drink Gels - https://amacx.com/collections/energy-gels?srsltid=AfmBOopREU-CGLsRxfqyhfJnnKjAMkCSDQ2QKsl1VRhWPiGzCjjVTGfe Enervit Carbo Gel - https://www.enervit.com/en/the-carbo-gel-c-2-1-pro-orange.html Method Seven Sunglasses - https://methodseven.com/collections/trail-running-sunglasses?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21002873404&utm_medium=ad&utm_content=690126563963&utm_term=trail%20running%20sunglasses&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA34S7BhAtEiwACZzv4XQlhaaihfXnl9JlzrNNzpBqGyz29auw8Tol4HunkoBHLujpBzvAuRoCPbUQAvD_BwE Helinox Beach Chair & Shade/Cup Holder - https://helinox.com/products/beach-chair?variant=44491247485102 Ozark Trail Pop-Up Beach Shelter 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: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

With 2 tickets in the lottery, I was shocked to hav my name pulled to race Western States in June of 2025. But a plan is beginning to formulate. This episode describes the outline.    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: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!

In this episode, I reflect on my coaching philosophy and how I coach. Is my philosophy still in line with my values & principles? How have I changed my coaching? And how do I hope to move forward. Here are my written thoughts - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_DRGhm_JSC4KYShIp2JDBe02JCQkeOR3lWa_j2_U4FU/edit?usp=sharing Here is the Year End Evaluation Form - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ev4khSmR_iVcUH325eIeQqxp1n5VX6F_Mdk8Ql5zruo/edit?usp=sharing   Let me know if you'd like to discuss coaching!   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: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!

In this episode, I go through my long term plan, execution, & analysis of the the 2024 West Henderson High School Cross Country Season.  Here is a link to the YouTube video I reference - https://youtu.be/_PIQixt0cng Here is the link to the overview sheet I reference throughout the video - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_WaDbbiqxcUiJDYTOsoZrX5fIlWuinPUq6Y26l26Jqs/edit?usp=sharing Please feel free to contact me with questions!   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: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!    

In this episode, I share things I've learned about Super Shoes, Nutrition, Poles, & I share some reminders about the upcoming Holidays.  Resources: Single Track Podcast - The State Of Ultrarunning Nutrition with Vic Johnson (Part 1) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-ultrarunning-nutrition-with-vic-johnson-part-1/id1572382413?i=1000677053867 Single Track Podcast - The State of Ultrarunning Nutrition with Vic johnson (Part 2) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-ultrarunning-nutrition-with-vic-johnson-part-2/id1572382413?i=1000677195639 Fuel for the Sole Podcast - Ep 92 | Pre-workout, E-Gels, Legendary Foods and Carb Loading Fun Runs - https://believeintherun.com/podcasts/ep-92-pre-workout-and-a-carb-loading-fun-runs/ Poles Videos: 1 to 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snHIPEUepwA Off-Set Pole - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy1yYnnM9Hk&list=PLMfoVLhjL4jJFHv1z2Nb0mvZQEQkwNNq9&index=2 Double Pole - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c3020LAaX0&list=PLMfoVLhjL4jJFHv1z2Nb0mvZQEQkwNNq9&index=9   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: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

Ryne Anderson is my coach. We discuss how to form a long term plan by examining my 2025 running schedule. There's a lot more to this conversation, so I hope you gain many takeaways. Please let either of us know if you have any questions. Our contact information is below.   Long Term Plan doc - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Be6-2wKtPci8oz9Gl3UR3_qMVqMsgjYMIehXZYQWr1o/edit?usp=sharing   Connect with Ryne through his email - randerson@trainright.com Follow him on Instagram - @ryne1anderson   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!

Recently David Roche had amazing results at Leadville 100 & Javelina 100-mile races! This episode focuses on lessons we can apply to our own running from David's historical runs.    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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

After reading the following article - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/12-ted-lasso-leadership-lessons-transform-your-marcin-klinkosz/ - I'd thought I would share how we can apply these 12 lessons to our running & lives! 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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!

Things we don't want to change too rapidly and without proper supervision/understanding: Form Foot strike Drills Strength training Cadence Footwear Big changes in training patterns # of days Volume Vert Workouts Race distance Dietary habits Supplements I hope you enjoy this episode. Please let me know if you have any suggestions for future episodes or questions you'd like me to answer!   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

If you're not gaining in fitness, I examine some things to look for in this episode.  Resources: Fitness Absorption vs Expression Podcast https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/?s=fitness HRV Podcast https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/should-we-use-hrv-as-a-predictor-episode-239/ Old Fort Strong Endurance Event - https://www.tanawhaadventures.com/oldfortstrongendurancefest?utm_campaign=7f4b6d8b-6187-4f05-a38a-dd8a1cb8d720&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=84426f69-193a-4abc-acf8-b3c271eddeaa Carolina Mountain Club - https://carolinamountainclub.org/ Pisgah Area SORBA - https://www.pisgahareasorba.org/ NC High Peaks - https://nchighpeaks.org/ G5 Trail Collective - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!

What happens when the Universe conspires against your best laid plans to complete your goal race or event? That's what I'll get into in this episode.  Resources: Book - "Puke & Rally" by Dr Rob Bell Podcast - KoopCast -Thoughts on DNF with Coaches AJW and Neal Palles #235 https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/thoughts-on-dnf-with-coaches-ajw-and-neal-palles-235/id1489494447?i=1000670230512   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!

Still here & ok! Thank you all for checking in on me! I hope everyone and their loved ones is safe! Reach out if you need anything! Love to all! -Aaron Saft Resources - Wahoo Trackr - https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/heart-rate-monitors/trackr-heart-rate-buy   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!    

Travis Macy & I finally coordinated and recorded the following podcast on running & coaching. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation, & I hope you do as well!   Learn more about Travis, his podcast, and his books at his website - www.travismacy.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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!

Mental skills are so important to train to assist us in our races, but often times we leave it out. Included in this episode are some things you can work on to help you in your daily runs/life.   My notes: Mentally preparing for a race   Goals A B C Write them down and share them. Revisit them from time to time. Realistic? Extrinsic & Intrinsic Why's These are yours. You decide if you want to share depending on how personal. If strong enough, may want to share with crew & pacers Revisit & revise (make them as strong as possible) Forseen obstacles Think of troubles you've had in the past. How would you resolve them now. Give yourself multiple resolutions Ask others what they have encountered. How did they resolve them? Would they do anything differently? How would you resolve them? Watch videos & read race reports. What were the biggest challenges. How did they overcome them? Practice your Focus Zoom in/out - what helps you zoom out? Music? Talking? Staying present Avoiding negative thoughts by acknowledging and letting go and asking what good does that thought do me? Learn to ask what? What do I need right now? What can I do to resolve this? Chunking Triggers Episodes I referred to: Values - https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/aligning-your-values-with-your-running-episode-206/   Leadville - https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/my-race-recap-of-the-leadville-100-mile-race-episode-184/   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

I had a great discussion with the athlete's I coach about using HRV as a predictor for recovery, and that is what spurred this Episode. That original discussion was inspired by the following podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trainingpeaks-coachcast/id1435395422?i=1000664573776 with Marco Altini https://www.marcoaltini.com/ and the following article by Alex Hutchison https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/machine-learning-predict-workout-recovery/ I hope this provides some insight into using tracking devices and readiness scores to determine if you're recovered enough to follow your running/activity for the day!   Resources: HRV4Training App - https://www.hrv4training.com/   Until next time...Keep moving forward! Running is Life!   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

So we built "Saft's Trail". A lot went into this trail, and here's how we did it. Thanks to the Carolina Mountain Club - https://carolinamountainclub.org/ - for all their help! Thanks to Rugby Middle School for allowing us to build this. Thanks to both the Rugby and West Henderson athletes and parents for their work hours. We did it! Now come enjoy it on Sept. 28th at The Truly Tough XC Classic 5k - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=118288 Please reach out to me if you can donate to the team! Thank you!   Resources: OnX Backcountry App - https://www.onxmaps.com/backcountry/app AllTrails App - https://www.alltrails.com/   Thank you for all the help!  -Aaron Saft   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!

There are many different types of coaches out there. Here I describe all sides of each type. The good and the bad. Then I talk about qualities I try to use as a coach myself. If you'd like to speak with me about coaching, please reach out! Truly Tough XC Classic 5K - Sept. 28 - complete details & registration here - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=118288   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!

Racing is hard enough. After a poor performance or DNF, it makes the next race even tougher to mentally and physically prepare for. Here are my thoughts for moving forward!   Podcast on Analyzing your race/event: https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/so-you-had-a-bad-race-here-s-the-next-steps-w-personal-notes-episode-95/   Books: "Puke & Rally" by Rob Bell "Do Hard Things" by Steve Magness   Truly Tough XC Classic 5k - Sept. 28 - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=118288   My notes: 1. Accept a bad race or DNF is a possibility. We must acknowledge this fact, but also understand that a DNF does not define us. At the same time, we must recognize when a good race happens. Heart Breaker vs Hellbender. My string of tough 100s. 2. Remember that training is the journey. Enjoy the process. Race days are the celebration of the journey. We certainly can have a hard time celebrating a bad race. High Lonesome for instance was tough to celebrate even though I finished. While I was certainly proud of the fact I finished, I had a very hard time processing the race and what went so wrong so early. What I did remember was the 2 weeks leading up to the race and the time I spent with my daughter during those 2 weeks and her paying me to the finish. 3. The sting and disappointment we feel after a bad race or a DNF stems from the amount we care about the results of our goal event. In honesty, I don't know why some races are easier to let go than others. Hellbender means the world to me and I didn't finish, but I was ok with that due to being sick. Maybe that was due to the fact that I knew I could take another crack at HB vs feeling awful for 80 miles at HiLo knowing I had spent a lot of money to be out there early and acclimate, and things still went sideways. Again, I'm honestly not sure. Our thoughts and emotions are so complex. My point here is that it is ok to react in whatever way you need to even if it leaves you shrugging your shoulders in confusion. There aren't always answers and our brains have a hard time dealing with that. 4. Questioning our decisions about this sport and what's next after a bad race or DNF of a goal event can be very difficult! It's times like these I turn to resources of people that have experienced this. Currently I am reading “Puke & Rally” by Dr Rob Bell. Puking is our bad race & rally is our comeback or at least next step. After 6 really hard 100 mile races, I was left questioning whether I was really wanting to do any more. Is there something worth going after? Does something still excite me with the possibility of that event not going to plan? Those questions rattled around in my brain and if I'm real with you, they are still valid questions I'm sorting through. Do I need to train for something? Do I need a goal to enjoy my running? These are all hard questions to answer. I've recognized that my focus on training has shifted from my own to those I coach (all age groups included here). The importance I place on my own training has diminished significantly and I recognize that just getting out for a simple run is enough for me. I simply cannot devote the time I once did to training. A harsh reality, but one I am ok with. That said, I recognize that the possibility for a bad race or a DNF is higher now. So the question becomes, how do I scratch the itch for a long day in the mountains? That's where the BRUTES Challenge came in. BRUTES matches where I am with not only my training, but my mental state. You have to find that match for yourself. There's nothing wrong with just running and not having a goal. For myself, I've simply had something to work towards for my entire 34 years of running. COVID lockdown made me realize that I enjoy having something to work towards. Sometimes that something takes us awhile to figure out, and that's ok as well. Best to find something that inspires you then to just settle for an event that you just go through the motions to complete and lack joy and enjoyment in your training. 5. Another book that bears reading (rereading) is Steve Magness' “ Do Hard Things”. Magness reminds us that without challenge or the uncertainty of completion that comes with setting a goal, we can lack motivation or simply caring enough to get ourselves out there and train. It's by setting ourselves up for these challenges that we are able to test our limits and find out what it is that we are truly capable of. When I look back at HiLo, I have to admit, I'm pretty proud of the mental grit I have. It's those moments, when you're at your lowest that you truly find out who you really are! And THAT right there is why I continue to get after it!   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

Stream of consciousness (Outline of the episode): House Keeping Truly Tough XC Classic info - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=118288 Tsali Frosty Foot - https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Almond/TsaliUltra Podcast with Travis update - His Book "Ultra Mindset" I appreciate the road shoe suggestions - haven't had a chance to try any on COROS arm band update - https://coros.com/heart-rate-monitor Suicide prevention - call or text to 988 - talk to someone - talk to your kids Trail building/maintaining - Carolina Mountain Club - https://carolinamountainclub.org/ Olympic Highlights Running & training balance with life - Rogue Running Podcast - https://runningrogue.libsyn.com/episode-354-the-balance-episode All or nothing vs something Strides yesterday Setting intention for the week - Headspace App - https://www.headspace.com/ Reading the book "Puke & Rally" by Dr Rob Bell Cross Country working on being present Dealing with DNF/race cancellations/course modifications - control the controllable Take the time to process Is there anything to replace it? If not, take a break BRUTES 2025 speaking to me - info on BRUTES - https://blueridgeultratrail.wordpress.com/ Undecided for 2025 Lotteries 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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!

Justin Walker was one of the lucky "Never Runs" to be selected in the Hardrock 100 Lottery to run in 2024. This is his story.    Connect with Justin on Strava as Justin Walker or on Instagram @runjwalkrun   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!

Julie Jordan is already an amazing person! Then she goes and finishes the Vol State 500k, and what a story she has from the event! Buckle up! This is AWESOME!   Connect with Julie on Facebook @Julia Jordan & on Instagram @AndIMustGo55   Tsali Ultra (50k, 30k, & 8k) will take place Jan. 18, 2025 at Fontana Lake. No longer under my direction, but I'm glad it's still happening. Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Almond/TsaliUltra Get 10% off your entry fee by using the code SAFT at checkout. I gain nothing through advertising this race, I just want to support it! The course and people are awesome! Sign up!   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!    

Here it is, my emotional recap of the High Lonesome 100 finish!    Resources - Running is Life Podcast - High Lonesome 100 Plan (Episode 231) - https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/high-lonesome-100-mile-plan-episode-231/ High Lonesome 100 Website - https://www.highlonesome100.com/ Weird Al "Foil" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urglg3WimHA   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!

In this episode I talk through all my plans for the High Lonesome 100 that starts on Friday, July 19th.    Resources: Outdoor Research Swift Bucket Cap - https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/swift-bucket-hat-300965?variant=47342817476929 Outdoor Research Hooded Echo Sun Shirt - https://www.outdoorresearch.com/collections/sun-protection/products/mens-echo-printed-hoodie-300170 Rabbit Ice RAD-dana - Ice bandana - https://www.runinrabbit.com/products/ice-raddana-whiteblack-1 Rab Phantom Waterproof jacket - https://rab.equipment/us/phantom-pull-on Mont Bell Rain Trecker Waterproof Jacket - https://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?p_id=2328241 Dirty Girl Gaiters -https://dirtygirlgaiters.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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!

My daughter and I discuss her outdoor track season and what happened at the Adidas Nationals Meet. Much of her performance was affected by factors outside her control which affected her self confidence. In this episode we discuss what she and you can do moving forward to improve self confidence and not let factors you cannot control hamper your racing.    Resources: Books: Pants of Perspective by Anna McNuff Once A Runner & Again to Carthage by John L Parker Jr   Songs: She's a Rainbow by Rolling Stones   TV Show: Ted Lasso - Season 2 Episode 5 "Rainbow"   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!

In this episode of the Running His Life podcast, Coach Aaron Saft shares the incredible journey of Tony McDermott, one of his athletes who recently completed the grueling Tahoe 200. Recorded from the scenic backdrop of Gunnison, Colorado, Aaron reflects on his own preparations for the High Lonesome 100 while celebrating Tony's monumental achievement. Tony McDermott opens up about his humble beginnings in running, starting from casual 5Ks to eventually tackling ultra distances. He dives deep into his emotional and physical struggles during the Tahoe 200, from battling altitude sickness to overcoming severe stomach issues. Tony's journey is a testament to mental fortitude, adaptability, and the power of community support. The episode also covers practical tips for those considering their first 200-miler, including training strategies, gear recommendations, and the importance of breaking the race into manageable segments. Tony's insights provide valuable lessons on how to navigate the highs and lows of ultra-endurance events. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that highlights the essence of perseverance and the beauty of running in the wild. Tune in and get motivated to chase your own running dreams!   Connect with Tony on Instagram @silverfoxinthesprings   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

Welcome to the Running Life podcast with Coach Aaron Saft! In today's episode, Coach Aaron delves into a mix of topics, sharing insights from his athletes' experiences and his own training journey. He addresses the common pitfall of over-focusing on specific race segments, using examples from races like Leadville and Western States. Aaron emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded training approach that includes aerobic fitness, mental preparation, and integrating specific race conditions at the right time. Coach Aaron also explores the mental aspect of racing, discussing how meditation and staying present can significantly improve performance and reduce anxiety. He shares personal anecdotes and practical tips on how to train the mind to stay focused and positive, even in the most challenging parts of a race. Additionally, the episode covers crucial training elements such as nutrition, hydration, and the importance of balancing workout intensity to avoid overtraining. Aaron provides advice on how to adapt training plans to include vertical gain, heat training, and how to effectively use tools like heart rate monitoring and treadmill workouts. Whether you're training for your first ultra or looking to refine your race strategy, this episode is packed with valuable tips and insights to help you achieve your running goals. Tune in and keep moving forward!   Resources: Headspace Meditation App - https://www.headspace.com/ Training Essentials for Ultrarunning by Jason Koop - https://www.jasonkoop.com/book Mental Training for Ultrarunning by Addie Bracy - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mental+training+for+ultrarunning&hvadid=598726248443&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010291&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=418709563311563269&hvtargid=kwd-1364307142448&hydadcr=15553_13558561&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_2cyixb740w_e Dietitian Kendra Miller - https://fuelinglifenutrition.com/about/meet-our-team/   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

I start this episode with a bit about rotating your running shoes as I had a listener question about the topic (thank you Ron).   The main focus of the episode is my conversation with Zach Dean. He has done a lot of ultras in very little time. We'll hear about some of them, but mainly we discuss his finishing of the BRUTES Challenge & the Hellbender 100 very recently. I hope you enjoy our conversation!    Resources: MORE Foundation (shoe collection) - https://www.morefoundationgroup.org/ Strava Feed Challenge - https://thefeed.com/credit/strava-april-2024?utm_source=Strava&utm_campaign=April24   Trail workday information: Sat., June 22 @ 8 AM @ Rugby Middle School - 3345 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28791 Tools will be provided. Bring plenty of water & snacks. We'll be working until 1 PM.   Connect with Zach: Instagram -@zdean_machine   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

Before you sign up for an event, please take these things into consideration:   Time to train Commitments Family obligations Level of guilt Vacation time Time off work Time for ancillary training (strength & mobility work) Healthy enough to do it Prior injury history & plan to stave off repeating injury Assessing your goals to be realistic with time constraints Prior Experience with distance? How far have you gone? Within your budget Entry fee Travel Gear/nutrition Physical Therapy Coach? Unknown expenses Discuss with your family/significant other to make sure they are on board & know both expectations & what to expect Research the race itself Are you able to train safely to meet the demands of the race (heat, altitude, climbing) What do others say about the race? Good for your ability/experience level? If the race allows support in the form of crew & pacers, do you have access to knowledgeable & capable people to do so? What questions do you have & who can answer them for you? Who or what will be your team/resource moving forward to help you train both physically and mentally? Training partners Sports orthopedic Physical therapist Coach Mental performance coach Strength Training/mobility Crew Chief/crew/pacers Nutrition/hydration Determine your intrinsic & extrinsic “Why” Resources: Books 1. Crewing For An Ultrarun: Start to Finish 2. Mental Training 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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

Chas Adams is came to me in Dec. of 2023 with the goal of completing the Pennsylvania Triple Crown of Ultras (Hyner 50k, World's End 100k, & Eastern States 100-miler). He is two-thirds of the way there having just completed World's End 100k. This episode is about his journey and frankly his struggle to complete World's End having run the race in 2019 and having an awful experience. As we saw at Running is Life Coaching, keep moving forward! Chas did just that! Enjoy!   Resources: Book - Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons by Bryon Powell - https://www.irunfar.com/rfp Webpage - www.ultrapacer.com - a great resource for creating your own pacing plans Dietitian Kendra Miller - kendra@fuelinglifenutrition.com  Nutrition - Endurance Tap - https://endurancetap.com/ Naak - https://www.naak.com/ Tailwind - www.tailwindnutrition.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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

There are so many variables to consider with in a race such as running surface, terrain, elevation change, distance, altitude, temperature, etc. Hydration and nutrition are huge concerns based on these variables. We have a lot to talk about, including the fact that Spring Awesome Sauce, one of my go to's, does not have anywhere near the amount of carbohydrates or calories it claims to on it's wrapper.  Resources: Spring Reddit article on Spring Awesome Sauce (SAS) - https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultramarathon/comments/1cl9bws/the_next_chapter_in_the_spring_energy_awesome/ Jason Koop's SAS Research - https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning Spring's Email Response to the Research - https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultramarathon/comments/1d1afyx/spring_energy_emailconfession/ Salomon S/Lab Ultra 10 Pack - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/s-lab-ultra-10-lc12541.html#color=83866   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

I had 2 athletes complete the 2024 Cocodona 250. This episode is my conversation with each of those runners.  Ben Gans - @dr_bentendo on Instagram Mike Reardon - @get_some_trail on Instagram Resources: Books: Jason Koop's Training Essentials for Ultrarunning - Heat Training Protocols Fixing Your Feet: Injury Prevention and Treatment for Athletes by John Vonhof and Tonya Olson Crewing For An Ultrarun: Start to Finish Paperback  by Sandra Bullock Smith  Websites: ultrapacer.com - Setting up a pacing plan Cocodona 250 foot care video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeWGZjc-v2I   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!      

Hellbender 100 didn't go as planned. This episode goes into why. I also discuss my essay for my application for Badwater 135 (actual letter is below).  Here's my Post from Facebook after Hellbender: I've learned something over the 3 decades I've been running. When we line up for a race, no matter how much we've trained and prepared, the race and life in general owes us nothing. The reality is we owe running & life a tremendous amount for what it does for & to us! Running and many coaches, friends, family members, and mentors have transformed me to find my current mindset. A DNF does not diminish or define who I am or what I can accomplish. It makes me take a deeper dive into a. What happened? b. What can I do better? & c. How can I train smarter (not necessarily harder)? It also makes me reflect upon life, the choices I make, my priorities, and what I'm doing to make this world a little better. Running Is Life is a mantra. I live it, I breathe it, and I grasp to understand and apply it on a daily basis. Keep moving forward my friends!   Essay for Badwater 135: It's hard to create a story that's still in progress! It's also tough to tell a story that's pretty darn common. Sure, I've done and experienced some amazing things in my life, but to be honest, so have many others. So I had to ask myself, what separates me from everyone else? Let me go back to 2016, and humor me for a moment with a flashback. In said year, I was running Dr David Horton's now defunct Beast Series. I had completed 3 50k's by April and the remainder of my calendar for that year was as follows: June - Cayuga 50-miler & the Manitou's Revenge 50-miler July - Canadian Death Race 125k Oct. - Grindstone 100-miler Nov. - Mountain Massochist 50-miler Dec. - Hellgate 100k A Daunting & challenging schedule with the hope of winning both the Lynchburg Ultra Series & the Beast Series (which I did). But that's only part of the 2016 story. In the midst of all of this, I was in The Runner's World Magazine Cover Contest. A finalist no less. A panel of judges had selected 5 male & 5 female contestants for the honor of being the winner of this contest and having their picture on the front of the magazine. I know for some, print media is dead, but I grew up with this magazine and eagerly read every article. To be a finalist for this was a dream come true! So how did I get to that point? Everything about my running stems from love. With and through running, I can do so much more than just go for a run. I can take an individual sport, and at times selfish activity, and make it about others. I created races that raised money for nonprofit organizations, I donated & sponsored races that did the same. I became a coach and mentor to younger and older runners. The point being is I tried to share my love for running and life with others so that they might do the same. To give the idea that life is about others and the change we can make and impact we can have when we put others first and use our talents and abilities to make a difference. As the internet will show, I didn't win, but I experienced something that changed my life and way of thinking. I met some truly amazing friends that have much more amazing stories than my own. And that's what makes running so amazing. Each race we run has a limited number of runners. Those runners all have stories of how that got to that starting line. Badwater has shown this each year it's run.  Since the Runner's World Contest, my professional life has gone from Running Store owner and race director to a running coach and podcaster. It took me a number of years to find a name for my brand that felt suitable for who I am, what I do, and what I represent. It wasn't until I watched Ted Lasso and saw the joy the character Danny Rojas exhibited for life and fútbol that I understood and found a name that resonated with me… “Running is Life”! That simple phrase/name struck a cord so deep that it's hard to express how much it reflects my love for it and how it affects my thoughts, actions, and deeds. How such a simple few words can say everything. Running is Life! My story may not be the most compelling, but instead of remaining an individual, I've become part of the community. I serve that community with my experience. As I try to reach each finish line, I know that I will help countless others do the same by learning from my own experiences. All I need is the opportunities to continue to grow, to learn, and to evolve. I believe Badwater is one of those experiences that will do so! As I mentioned earlier, my story is incomplete. Will one of those blank chapters be filled with pages about the Badwater 135? Again, it's up to a committee to decide what's added to my story. In races, we don't deserve anything but the experience of what the day gives us. All we ask is for that opportunity to see what that day has in store for us. I know running Badwater is in part for my own sake, but I realize, and I hope I've conveyed, that it will impact many other lives in the process and aftermath as well. I sincerely appreciate your time & consideration! I hope to see you in 2025! Respectfully  Aaron Saft  Crew/Pacer for Dave Horner 10th Place 2008 Badwater 135   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!      

Hellbender 100 Miler is upon us! In this episode I take a deep dive into the course and some tips and strategies to employ if you're racing! Good luck to everyone toeing the line & thank you to all the volunteers & race staff! Volunteer for Hellbender Here - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=115039   Flight of the Falcon 24 Hour Event - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=115101   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

Tim Nooney runs for a couple of companies, but his main sponsor is La Sportiva. La Sportiva was my first contractual trail specific sponsor back in 2008. In this episode, we discuss what it means to be sponsored, and what are the responsibilities that come along with a sponsorship, and what the brands are doing to sport not only athletes, but our sport and our world in general! Tim's been on other podcasts as well: Adventure Jogger - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tim-nooney-from-climbing-walls-to-breaking-through-them/id1512991688?i=1000653265500 Facing Vert - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/034-lessons-learned-tim-nooney/id1683554617?i=1000638718873 Youtube Video from Psgah Players - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq0FUbjCyrw   Flight of the Falcon 24 Hour Event  On Aug. 3, 2024, I'm excited to bring The Flight of the Falcon 24 Hour Event to the West Henderson High School Track! This is a fundraising event for the West Henderson high School Cross Country and Track & Field Teams. Entry fee is $200 and we ask each participant to raise an additional minimum of $250 to go into a building fund for the athletes locker rooms (currently they do not have anywhere to change or store their belongings during practice). 25 Participants will have 24 hours to complete as much distance as they can. Running direction will switch every four hours. Each Participant will receive: One Pair of Goodr Sunglasses thanks to our friends at Foot Rx A hooded sweatshirt with name & distance accomplished on sleeve (shipped after completion of event of course) Food & drinks during the event Awards: Those that finish 50k will receive a local handmade mug Those that finish 50-miles to 100k will receive the mug and a embossed belt Those that finish 100-miles will receive the mug, the belt, and a race logo belt buckle Participants are allowed 2 crew members at the event. Weighted 10 x 10 (no stakes) are permitted on the infield of the track. Other Event Taking Place West Henderson HS athletes will be running throughout the event. We'll have 2 hour blocks for them to participate in small numbers so as to not affect those running in the 24 hour event. Facility The location includes: -PA for music & announcements -Restrooms -Parking -Concession Stand for Food & Drink -Infield for each runners tent -Lighting for night running Please come join us! If you can't, please spread the word! Registration link - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=115101 An online donation website is in the works. If you'd like to volunteer, please let me know! Please email me with any questions!   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

In this episode, I identify two ways you can establish a predicted finish time for your next 100-mile event. I suggest watching the video on this one as I go through my TrainingPeaks upload of my race at Heartbreaker to walk you through how I estimated my finish time for the 2024 Hellbender 100-miler. That video can be found here - https://youtu.be/v-UfHItgW6o I appreciate Drew sending in the question that prompted this episode. If you have questions about this episode or anything else I may be able to answer, please don't hesitate to reach out! As always, thanks for listening! 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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  Email - coachsaft@gmail.com If you found this episode useful, please share the Podcast. If you would, 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!      

My job as a coach, as Ted Lasso would echo, is to not only make athletes perform to their potential, but to help them become their best self.   How can one do that but to be present consistently. Show love and respect abundantly. And model how to present oneself through constant gestures of kindness & thoughtfulness.   We're becoming afraid to tell one another we love each other. That is a mistake that can do more detriment and harm to our society than we can afford at this point in history. So with that said, I love you. I love you as an equal. I love you for what you bring to this world. I love you for your potential. And I love you for the light you can share with others.   I've lost a lot already this year. With the passing of my Grandmother and friend Hunt, my world dimmed for a moment as their lights were extinguished. It takes a moment for us to process their loss and realize we must shine brighter in their absence because that's precisely what we miss. Their love and ability to make us feel loved. So again, I say to you I love you! And I ask you to let your light shine as bright as possible.   All you have to do is be you! Use the given talents and abilities you have to make this world a better place. Right now, you may be trying to find out what that is, & that's great! It may also change over time. If anything in life, we must expect the unexpected and be grateful for every opportunity we're presented with. The good and the bad as each will teach us lessons in life. It's having the wherewithal to recognize each event in our life is a challenge, and we must rise up to that task and recognize we are not alone when facing obstacles, adversity, and fear itself.    You are not alone in this world. To try to go at it by yourself is a mistake. Rely on those around you, those that love you to help you through the tough moments. I am here to help! I do love you!   When love is at the forefront of what we do, we set the intention of completing a task with others benefiting before ourselves. It takes a lot to recognize (and it took me a long time to understand), this world would be a better place if we put others before ourselves.   So here I am. I try to be present every day for you. To put your needs in front of my own. Not because I'm paid to do so, but because I want to help you. I want to share with you what I've learned. To make your journey in life fulfilling and meaningful. I want to give you hope!  I want to show you what you can do when you use your love for life and those around you as your guiding principle.    My love for my family is my strength. I've accomplished so many things in which initially I questioned my ability to complete those events due to their complexity and difficulty. But I gained strength from my family. From their love and support. Not only was I not alone in facing these challenges, I knew I had their love and support to get me through. So find what gives you strength. Find what will support you when uncertainty has you questioning your ability to complete something! Remember, you don't have to even do this part on your own. There are always those of us willing to help!   Let me conclude by saying you should never be afraid or ashamed to tell someone you love them.    I love you! -Aaron Saft 4/17/2024 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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!    

Hunt Brumby passed from this world on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He was a friend, an ultra runner, an athlete I coached, some one who I respected, and inspired so many! He left us too soon! He battled cancer valiantly. He continued to smile and be present. I was amazed at his strength. That was Hunt; Strong willed and determined to fight on! I'll miss him. The following episode we recorded after Hunt finished the Vol State 500k in 2021. The original episode was released on July 29, 2021. I love you my friend! Thanks for making a difference in this world!  -Aaron Saft April 9, 2024

Are you a Type A personality like me? If so, this episode will hit home! An open honest look into my training & life that necessitates change. Here's my road map for moving forward!   Also, I'm pleased to introduce The Flight of The Falcon 24 Hour event on Aug. 3, 2024 at West Henderson High School.  Registration will open on April 14th here - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=115101 More details can be found here - https://www.facebook.com/events/439023358580550/ Please email me with questions. There will only be 25 spots for this event!   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

Heartbreaker 50-mile was an awesome race. The following is my race recap! Congrats to all the finishers! Thanks to Tanawha Adventures for a great race, & to all the volunteers for your selfless acts of keeping us going! Results - https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=108336 Race website - https://www.tanawhaadventures.com/mountmitchellheartbreaker Facing Vert Podcast can be found on all major Podcast Platforms   Thanks to my newest Patron Supporter Natalie Halapin!   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!      

If you allow your body to absorb it's fitness, you'll be better able to express your fitness when it counts. This episode takes a look into these two terms so you can make the best of your training!   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

Some days are better than others! My last long put me to the test mentally & physically. My past experiences, my training (both physically & mentally), my mental fortitude, & my friends got me through it. This episode is how you can do the same! Resources: Morning Shakeout Newsletter - https://themorningshakeout.com/ NY Times Article - https://archive.nytimes.com/well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/03/10/how-asking-5-questions-allowed-me-to-eat-dinner-with-my-kids/ My Strava Activity from the long Run - https://www.strava.com/activities/10925681672   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

Safety is a concern for so many while we run. With recent events, I thought it time to bring this topic to the podcast and shed some light on some things we can do to feel safer and put ourselves in safer position to run.    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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

You can watch this episode at - https://youtu.be/fdMmCpCu514   I made a training blunder! I put too many days in a row without recovery. In this episode, I walk you through what I did, why I shouldn't have done it, and how to move forward and make sure I don't do it again by looking at metrics and listening to my body. Learn from my mistakes, and if you're making the same mistakes, fix them. I also answer a listener question about determining Max Heart Rate value on your own.    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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!      

Tera Pruett is an Strength & Endurance Coach, an ultra runner, a mom, wife, & so much more. She also organizes the Trail Running Film Festival Asheville. In this conversation we talk all about Tera and the Film Festival. I hope you can come join us on Sunday April 21st at 4 PM EST.  Here's the Facebook event where you can stay up to date with the goings on - https://www.facebook.com/events/3357374074560708 Here is the Trail Running Film Festival Homepage to find other events closer to you - https://trailfilmfest.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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!  

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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!        

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: https://www.moboboard.com/ https://thenordstick.com/   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:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING https://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  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!