Episodes

2 days ago
2 days ago
Jeremy Peyton has a goal of running around Mont Blanc in the Alps in 9 days in 2024. He's well on his way as we discuss his latest adventure in tackling the Art Loeb trail! Here's how he prepared & ran this epic trail!
Resources - Run The Alps - https://runthealps.com/
Sunday Runday Funday Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/587578996742708
Garmin inReach Mini 2 - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/765374
Goal Zero Battery Packs - Flip 36 - https://www.goalzero.com/collections/power-banks/products/flip-36-power-bank
Connect with Jeremy Peyton under his name on Facebook.
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@gmail.com
Thanks to all of you for listening!
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Aaron Saft
MR Runningpains
As always, thanks to my Patrons!

Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Tara Jordan’s 2nd Place Run at Cruel Jewel 100 - Episode 172
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Join me for a conversation with Tara Jordan. Tara is a wonderful wife, mother, runner, and so much more as we'll learn from this conversation in which we discuss her progression in running which lead her to finishing her 1st 100-mile race at Hellbender in 2022! I hope you enjoy our conversation!
To connect with Tara:
@facingvert on Instagram
Tara Jordan on Strava
Her Podcast Facing Vert
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@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!
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Aaron Saft
MR Runningpains
Thanks to all my Patreon supporters!

Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
In this episode:
- Takeaways on Cameron Hanes book "Endure" & David Goggins "Never Finished"
- My training updates
- Fundraising updates
- Using Positive Words & Reframing negative thoughts and words.
- Joe Uhan article "Advice to My Younger Self: Five Lessons From a Physiotherapist for a Lifetime of Sustainable Running"
- Coaching Availability - Sorry to say, I'm full at the moment.
Resources:
Joe Uhan article - https://www.irunfar.com/five-lessons-for-a-lifetime-of-sustainable-running
Mario Fraioli Newsletter "The Morning Shakeout" - https://themorningshakeout.com/subscribe/
Over Training Syndrome Podcast W/ JILL COLANGELO - Ultra Running Magazine - https://ultrarunning.com/podcast/overtraining-syndrome-w-jill-colangelo/
Books
- Cameron Hanes "Endure"
- David Goggins "Never Finish"
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@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
MR Runningpains
Finally, thanks to my Patrons!!!

Thursday May 18, 2023
Teresa Bowser’s Hellbender 100-mile Finish - Episode 170
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
In my first conversation with Teresa Bowser about coaching her, she said she wanted to Finish the Hellbender 100-mile Race. She put in the work, and this is her story about the day-in day-out training and her finish at Hellbender. Enjoy!
To connect with Teresa:
Instagram - @TeresaBowserFitness
Facebook & Strava - Teresa Bowser
Resources:
Book - "My Border Collie Doesn't Stretch" by Nigel Crompton
Research Essentials for Ultrarunning w/ Jason Koop - https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning
UESCA Coaching Certifications - https://uesca.com/
NC High Peaks - https://nchighpeaks.org/
Carolina Mountain Club - https://carolinamountainclub.org/
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@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
MR Runningpains
Thanks to my Patrons for their continued support!

Thursday May 11, 2023
Getting Through Mental Fatigue & Hitting The Taper Just Right - Episode 169
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
3 Topics discussed in this episode:
1. Listener question - training in the heat by pace or Heart Rate?
2. Addressing Mental Fatigue
3. Hitting the taper just right
Resources:
- Mental Training for Ultrarunning by Addie Bracy
- Ultra Mindset by Travis Macy
To donate to my fundraising efforts for Vermont 100 & Leadville 100, please visit:
Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@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
MR Runningpains

Thursday May 04, 2023
Running the Madiera 112k with John Goldfield - Episode 168
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
The Madiera Island 112k sounds epic! Host to the Golden Trail Series Finals last year, this place sounds amazing. In this episode, John Goldfield tells us all about it!
Madiera Island Ultra Trail website - https://www.miutmadeira.com/en/
John Goldfield's website - https://www.findingawesome.net/
Strava & Facebook - John Goldfield
Instagram - @Johnny2lips
Resources - Blisters - https://www.blister-prevention.com/
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@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
MR Runningpains

Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Getting More Efficient at Hiking - Episode 167
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Want to be more efficient at walking/hiking in your next race? Have a listen!
Resources:
- Weighted vest - Something similar to this: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/ethos-60-lbweighted-vest-17au6uths60lbwghteac/17au6uths60lbwghteac?recid=product_PageElement_productlanding_rr_6_37566_&rrec=true
- Using Hiking Poles Video - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/running/trail-running-advice/how-run-poles
- More Foundation Shoe Donation - https://www.morefoundationgroup.org/
- Nikwax Waterproofing - https://www.nikwax.com/en-us/waterproofing/
- Book - "Can't Run Away from This" by Damian Hall - https://www.adventurebooks.com/en-us/products/we-cant-run-away-from-this
- Jason Koop - Research Essentials for Ultrarunning - https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning
- T8 Apparel - https://t8.run/en-us - Code - AARON-T82023-30
- USWE - Pace 8L Pack - https://uswe.com/en-us/trail-running-vest-pace-8-carbon-black
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@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
MR Runningpains

Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
In this Episode, Coach Patrick Reagan & I explore the training stimulus of a 3-Day Training Camp like the Western States Endurance Run Training Weekend. We take a look at the lead up, the weekend itself (planning & executing), and the recovery from such efforts. Get ready to take some notes. A lot to share in this episode. Enjoy!
To connect with Patrick:
https://patrickreaganrunning.com/coaching
@patrickreaganrunning on Instagram
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@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
MR Runningpains

Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
In this episode I take a look at one of my favorite workouts (7:00 intervals at Lactate Threshold - 80-85% Max Heart Rate) to prescribe for 5kers to Ultra. It can be used in so many different ways (as I describe in this episode). Please let me know if you have any questions.
Resources:
My 4 Favorite Fartlek Workouts - Episode 161
Active Warmups:
Coach Aaron's Active Warmup - https://youtu.be/hgBB9de1Hdk
Coach Aaron's Banded Warmup - https://youtu.be/cVq2pVk6kaM
David Roche's Banded Warmup - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22eLXLhl8q8&t=8s
David Roche's Wake-Up Legs Routine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNpUQNI3TPs&t=5s
Jay Johnson's Myrtl Warmup - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85B1dfmgxrg
Drills by Strength Running - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H8WLfyavWk
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@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
MR Runningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Ron Wyant |
Randall Woody Woods |
Cullen Hicks |
Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Eric Anderson |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Natalie Daniel |
Michael Harms |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Dennis Patenotte |
Brandon Whistler |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Race Recap of My Effort at The Bootlegger 50-miler - Episode 164
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
I had a pretty good race at The Bootlegger 50-miler (tied for the win). Here's my race recap...
To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:
Vermont Adaptive - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:
- If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains
- My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter:
- To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com
- Email - runningpains@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
MR Runningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Ron Wyant |
Randall Woody Woods |
Cullen Hicks |
Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Eric Anderson |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Natalie Daniel |
Michael Harms |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Dennis Patenotte |
Brandon Whistler |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |