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:
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  • 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!

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!