Running Is Life Podcast

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&st...

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/

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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 &am...

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.appl...

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/IF6...

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. 

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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...

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 ques...

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 j...

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 -...

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. 

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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!

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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...

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...

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

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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

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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

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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?
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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-performa...