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  • My Gear Choices for the Tor de Geants 330k - Episode 264

    My Gear Choices for the Tor de Geants 330k - Episode 264
    Sep 5 2025
    In this episode, I discuss my gear choices for the Tor de Geants 330k. I have listed all items below with their respective websites for you. I'll post track info on my social channels and Strava in the coming week ahead. I'll be taking a 2 week break form the podcast while in Italy. Once I return, I'll give a full race recap. Thank you for your continued support! -Aaron Aaron's information: My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHINGhttps://www.instagram.com/runningislifecoaching/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfwhttps://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 Depploy Down .5 Pullover Hoody - https://blackdiamondequipment.com/products/mens-deploy-down-0-5-pullover-hoody?_pos=2&_psq=men%27s+deploy+down&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Rab Phantom Waterproof Pant - https://rab.equipment/us/phantom-waterproof-pants?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22768176652&gbraid=0AAAAAC6UPyvYtVK2FJhzh0mH3riDfWTpN&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzt_FBhCEARIsAJGFWVkkZ9BNJLHbbeYBdBn-BjYc8Iz8UEF9BbrSoYRSxWLkZ-cbdNWmDWkaAkuFEALw_wcB Cross Point Waterproof Knit Gloves - https://showerspass.com/collections/crosspoint-gloves?srsltid=AfmBOooasMEqkGyWUxT4EPD0PkMSjg9T03TrW8NgjsdaoCr7zn_IEANp Mont Bell Rain Trekker Jacket - https://www.montbell.com/us/en/products/detail/1128729 UltrAspire Zygos 6.0 Pack - https://ultraspire.com/products/zygos-6-0/?attribute_pa_size=large&attribute_color=Steel+Blue&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20734187901&gbraid=0AAAAAD2xUSs2UlS-ze1DMB8eW8_TBdA9D&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzt_FBhCEARIsAJGFWVnJhWOPDVIqmi2d-9qa8q-XRLWIzPE-d-egIrQM5WC10MAECxkKidsaAn-CEALw_wcB UltrAspire Pole Quiver - https://ultraspire.com/products/ultraspire-pole-quiver/ Black Diamond Carbon Z Poles - https://blackdiamondequipment.com/products/distance-carbon-z-poles Altra Olympus 275 - https://www.altrarunning.com/en-us/trail/mens-olympus-275/AL0A85RT.html Kahtoola MICROspikes - https://kahtoola.com/traction/microspikes-footwear-traction/?srsltid=AfmBOoqM-Cl_wRT2Zs4K0tq3oC3qYF2s0eMHajBZteq6n26ZuIVHGSR9 Xoskin Xotoes Crew Sock - https://www.xoskin.us/50-Pro-Series/50-XOTOES-Toe-Sock-Crew/ I also mention their ¾ length short liners. Petzl Swift RL - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/SWIFT-RL UltrAspire Lumen 800 Solstice - https://ultraspire.com/products/lumen-800-solstice/ BiolLite Charge 40 PD - https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/charge-40-pd Garmin Enduro 3 - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/851039/ Amazfit T-Rex3 - https://us.amazfit.com/products/amazfit-t-rex-3?srsltid=AfmBOor7MkgmzjqbcOdYcO9JTUxKGuNxImLCcJnU6XQDnK950cl_y1en Black Diamon Desert Mullet - https://blackdiamondequipment.com/products/desert-mullet Other hat I mention is the Stead Stratos Airflow Mesh Cap - https://wearstead.com/collections/hat/products/stratos-airflow-mesh-cap Smartwool base layer wool shirts - https://www.smartwool.com/en-us/men/shop-by-activity/run Ketl Nofry Shirts - https://ketlmtn.com/products/nofry-sunhoodie?variant=32668964782146 I also mention their shorts - https://ketlmtn.com/products/blackwood-trail-run-shorts-7?variant=42122610540610 USWE Puls Trail Running Combo shorts - https://uswe.com/en-us/puls-trail-running-combo-shorts-m-black-m-1?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22326263997&gbraid=0AAAAAC_7o8iDX48uL6yDLpanIr96UucfQ&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzt_FBhCEARIsAJGFWVmHBp2yj_q0pr1TUKE16y1PkYfu9GzUGgjd6-Q2iOl3nyDZ_lzpBsIaAmsfEALw_wcB SOL Emergency Bivvy - https://www.surviveoutdoorslonger.com/collections/emergency-survival-bivvies?srsltid=AfmBOoq7DupQWAgUSKGGNJE0lVtNR8_GGC2DUOT0SVUfLDgi5cKAYM9H HydraPak Velocity Reservoirs - https://www.hydrapak.com/products/velocity%E2%84%A2-1-5-l?variant=44292058382569 UltrAspire 800mL Soft Flasks - https://ultraspire.com/products/800-ml-softflask-w-bite-cap/?srsltid=AfmBOorlHcV3dmHa__7RwAoQh3sGFtP0KOdYysb3CEzztF2O5RnEfjlM Dry Guy portable shoe drier - https://www.dryguy.com/ Silicon Collapsible Cup w/ Metal Rim - https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Collapsible-Portable-Drinking-Reusable/dp/B08NFZH35F/ref=sr_1_2?crid=9Z9Q49NJBH5Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hfzYmmm0pxyo_9Bn7wqPJyBGQufXCZ9aQY9as18YgCYzl2grZKiLZmNi7BtCLBLv0Ud-BIUjU_KHL4Qq1rFd2D9Qf2gQXA3fDdZFVT4brrIlGBxfbKTXnLpwH-CGtVRcXwLgyHGlLymQH92fqE4Gafi6kvHuWf_lsCbNksfZBgyyJoLyGm1HRJjsFEI0Jzoaxu3u6CjxCW7P1FYJ78GTklNQOYpKPW9aOy6BZAO8VJxHx1Dz_jHnzzoWxwdir6s6AoU71Y9Zt-QVLF0ot3EoLQgVpD0Mu8dLbdAhdDDJtgo.6gPAkJl8RKDd6YONGoY7H8_uWiWqx6FkqkuYzzYwpRY&dib_tag=se&keywords=collapsible+cup+with+metal+rim&qid=1756915656&sprefix=collapsible+cup+with+metal+rim%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-2 Trekkinn - https://www.tradeinn.com/trekkinn/en
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    48 min
  • My Training for the Tor de Geants 330k - Episode 263

    My Training for the Tor de Geants 330k - Episode 263
    Aug 29 2025

    In this episode I pay tribute to the life of my friend Victor Mariano and talk through my training for the Tor de Geants 330k. Enjoy!

    Aaron's information:

    • 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
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    36 min
  • Interviewing My Son On His NCAA Recruiting Process - Episode 262

    Interviewing My Son On His NCAA Recruiting Process - Episode 262
    Aug 22 2025

    In this Episode, I interview Keagan Saft on his senior season and recruitment process just hours before dropping him off at the University of Portland to begin his Freshman year. Enjoy!

    Aaron's information:

    • 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
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    57 min
  • Double Art Loeb Adventure Run - Episode 261

    Double Art Loeb Adventure Run - Episode 261
    Aug 8 2025

    Here is my latest adventure...The Art Loeb Out-n-Back run. Enjoy the episode!

    The Art Loeb Trail Route - https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/art-loeb-trail--2

    Rab Phantom Raincoat - https://rab.equipment/us/mens-phantom-waterproof-jacket?srsltid=AfmBOoquXxrCehdVKIVRaGs5PTeFawcbJMQjQuJoeUP_minYcnAO3qh8

    Book - Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter - https://eastermichael.com/book/

    Science In Sport (SIS) Double Espresso Gels - https://thefeed.com/products/sis-go-energy-caffeine-gels?variant=39990580248639&ship=GS&g_acctid=598-107-7261&g_adgroupid=&g_adid=&g_adtype=none&g_campaign=PMax%3A+GSN+-+Smart+-+Science+In+Sport&g_campaignid=18183054880&g_keyword=&g_keywordid=&g_network=x&utm_source=google&campaign_id=18183054880&ad_id=&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PMax%3A+GSN+-+Smart+-+Science+In+Sport&utm_content=&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwndHEBhDVARIsAGh0g3DwRe5oEjSXneUwbmKqwDU5BW_Q9GNvOougBb3wZfeWv8VVl8JCQ4EaAvklEALw_wcB&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17412898521&gbraid=0AAAAADpLaeansVL7gcXPpxa5aDa7P0oG9

    Saftlek Workout:

    15:00 warmup jog > 4 x :10 strides > 2 x 2:00 Fast w/ 2:00 recovery > 4 x 1:00 Faster w/ 1:00 recovery > 8 x :30 Fastest w/ :30 recovery > 10:00+ cool down jog

    Aaron's information:

    • 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
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    56 min
  • Summer Training Reminders & Is zone 2 Training A Waste of Time - Episode 260

    Summer Training Reminders & Is zone 2 Training A Waste of Time - Episode 260
    Aug 1 2025

    Hi everyone!

    Thanks to your questions & comments, there is a lot in this episode! So many topics and things to discuss. From summer training reminders, to the new discussion on the merit of zone 2 training, to talk about Tor de Geants and gear reviews. I hope you learn something and enjoy!

    Resources:

    1. My episode on HRV - https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/should-we-use-hrv-as-a-predictor-episode-239/

    2. The book "Feed Zone Portables" I mentioned - https://www.skratchlabs.com/products/feed-zone-portables?srsltid=AfmBOopvi6-4RX4WnU5bw3qJvrMUjsKdm_eS1pzTEaNQy1tUa8eGg8dt

    3. Inside Sports Nutrition Podcast on Killian Jornet's Western States nutrition plan - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-high-carb-was-killian-jornet-at-western-states-100-ep-191/id1597491931?i=1000718722764

    4. Z2 Training Training Discussions:

    a. https://uesca.com/podcast/episode-34-the-lore-of-zone-2-the-scientific-reality-with-guest-dr-brendon-gurd/

    b. https://www.physiologicallyspeaking.com/p/is-zone-2-training-optimal-for-mitochondrial

    c. https://stevemagness.substack.com/p/the-debate-over-easy-vs-high-intensity?triedRedirect=true

    5. Trail Runner Nation Podcast BS Episode w/ Ian Sharman -https://trailrunnernation.com/2025/07/ep-737-cutting-through-the-bs/

    6. Sisyphus Hill Workout - https://themorningshakeout.com/workout-of-the-week-the-sisyphus-session/#:~:text=One%20set%20of%20repeats%20looks,back%20down%20to%20the%20bottom.

    Aaron's information:

    • 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
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    1 h et 6 min
  • Western States 2025 Recap & Moving Forward - Episode 259

    Western States 2025 Recap & Moving Forward - Episode 259
    Jul 25 2025

    Hi everyone!

    I missed this! It feels liberating to record again; even if it's on a tough subject.

    In this episode, I discuss my build and race at Western States. As always, it's emotional, so forgive me for being open and honest!

    I look forward to sharing again. If you have anything you want to hear about, please, let me know!

    Enjoy!

    Aaron's information:

    • 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
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    44 min
  • For Now...Farewell

    For Now...Farewell
    Jan 23 2025

    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
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    7 min
  • Creating a Deep Connection with your Running Music Playlist - Episode 257

    Creating a Deep Connection with your Running Music Playlist - Episode 257
    Jan 16 2025

    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!
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    37 min