Running Is Life Podcast

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: Websites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeWGZjc-v2I Aaron's information: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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...

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: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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 my gear choices & why I have them for the Hellbender 100. I hope it sparks thoughts to your gear choices. Topo Mountain Racer 3 - https://www.topoathletic.com/mens-mtn-racer-3?quantity=1&color=218 Topo Atmos - https://www.topoathletic.com/mens-atmos?quantity=1&color=223 Altra Olympus 5 – https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/men/mens-olympus-5-al0a7r6p?variationId=280 Altra AltraFWD Experience - https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/men/mens-altrafwd-experience-al0a82c8?variationId=110 Salomon ADV Skin 12 - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/adv-skin-12-lc11657.html?CMPID=ps%7Csb%7Cgoogle%7CSLM_ProductsClothing-ONG-ECM-USA_SEA_B_LW_EXM%7CAdvanced+Skin+12%7Csalomon+adv+skin+12%7C656246446992&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_content=aa106308934516-cc656246446992&utm_keyword=salomon+adv+skin+12&utm_campaign=SLM_ProductsClothing-ONG-ECM-USA_SEA_B_LW_EXM&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA_OetBhAtEiwAPTeQZ-RbcqzJcuJhqLFed3MI5g6iPSDjwpPvW13vaVKTK92bwuJ3QJ97MhoCSg8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#color=66310 Salomon Poles Quiver - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/custom-quiver-lc12576.html#color=81904&size=29062 Petzl Swift RL headlamp - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/SWIFT-RL UltrAspire Lumen 850 Duo Waist Light - https://ultraspire.com/products/lumen-850-duo-waist-light/ Dual Charger Petzl Bindi headlamp - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/BINDI NiteCore nu25 headlamp - https://flashlight.nitecore.com/product/nu25 Xoskin Xotoes Crew Sock - https://www.xoskin.us/Trail-Running/50-Toe-Sock/ Xoskin Xounderwear Seemless Liner ¾ Shorts - https://www.xoskin.us/Trail-Running/30-XOUNDERWEAR-Liner-Shorts-34-with-2-Way-Stretch-XO-Waist-Band/ Dirty Girl Gaiters - https://dirtygirlgaiters.com/ Rabbit FKT 2.0 7” Short - https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/mens-shorts/products/fkt-2-0-7 Mont-Bell Rain Trekker Jacket - https://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?p_id=2328241 Leki Trail Running Poles - https://lekiusa.com/collections/trail-running Nordic Breeze Shark Short Glove - https://www.leki.com/pt/en/Nordic-Breeze-Shark-Short/653703303070 Patagonia Ridge Flow Shirt - https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-ridge-flow-running-shirt/23565.html?cgid=sport-trail-running-mens SealSkinz Goves - https://www.sealskinzusa.com/products/waterproof-all-weather-ultra-grip-knitted-glove YouTube Video of Glue Velcro on for Gaiters - https://youtu.be/N9pdU5z173I YouTube Video of Packing your Running Vest - https://youtu.be/0iJq30jT2Nw Aaron's information: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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!

When we align our values with our running, we clear a path for ourselves to be free to run with less inhibitions and anxieties. This episode dives into finding our own core values and aligning them with our races, the brands we support, and finding a coach with similar values. Resources: Addie Bracy's book "Mental Training for Ultrarunning" Damian Hall's book "We Can't Run Away from This" Jason Koop's Research Essentials for Ultrarunning - https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning Aaron's information: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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!

We've all made training mistakes. Myself included! But we should recognize these mistakes and try not to make them again. In this episode, I hope to bring to light some of these common pitfalls and how we can avoid them. I hope this makes you consider what you're doing and what changes you can make to improve your training! Here are my notes: 1. Not enough variation in training. No intention to the training. 2. Too much specificity too soon 3. Not enough planned recovery in training & after racing (season) 4. Increasing volume & intensity at the same time 5. Not taking care of the ancillary training. Including Lack of hydration, sleep, & proper nutrition 6. Racing too often 7. Can’t devote enough time to training 8. Trying to make up runs by stacking the volume into the next day or days 9. Being obsessed with the numbers (volume, HRT, pace, etc.) instead of enjoying the process 10. Running through an injury. 11. Not having the right resources to answer your questions. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like me to dive deeper into any of these topics. Aaron's information: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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!

Flame Bearers (according to their website - www.flamebearers.com) is a global storytelling platform, that shares stories of female Olympic and Paralympic athletes so that other females can know what is possible and that change is possible. Change not only of the individual, but for the community of which they are a part. Jamie Mittelman is the host of the Flame Bearers Podcast https://flamebearers.com/the-podcast/ and Founder of Flame Bearers. Our conversation dives into some of these stories as well as that of other females in the sport of running that hope to inspire others by their actions both on and off their respective competitive fields. Thank you Jamie for all you do and for being such a wonderful guest! To connect with Flame Bearers: @Flamebearers on Instagram @Flame_bearers on TikTok and Twitter (X) Flame Bearers on Facebook www.flamebearers.com Caster Semenya's book is titled "The Race to be Myself" You can listen to Ms. Semenya's Flame Bearers Podcast Episode here - https://flamebearers.com/caster-semenya-south-africa-who-decides-whos-female-and-why/ Aaron's information: https://www.patreon.com/RunningIsLife https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982 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