Episodes

Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
This episode is best viewed on YouTube. Please visit https://youtu.be/IhBtJ82zV4g to do so.
UltraPacer.com is a great resource for planning your pacing strategy for your next ultra race/run/adventure. It can also be used to compare previous efforts. Danny Murphy has done a tremendous job in creating this great resource. This episode is a "How to" for using www.ultrapacer.com
If you have any questions, you can connect with Danny through the website.
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 Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Nathan Frantz & Sean Clayton’s Palmetto Trail (500 Miles) FKT - Episode 152
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Nathan Frantz & Sean Clayton believed they could run and break the established Palmetto Trail FKT. In this episode, we talk about what it took to do so.
To connect with:
Nathan - Instagram @nate_ocr_85
Sean - Instagram @seanaclayton
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:
Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Training Focus & Variety in Training - Episode 151
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
In this episode, I go over the necessity of creating variety in your training and getting in the key components of training. I speak on:
- Intention of the phase of training cycle
- Variance of paces/efforts/intensities
- Over emphasizing one aspect of your training
- Fitting it all in
Long Run Episode - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/making-the-long-run-most-effective-for-your-training/
Strides Episode - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/incorporating-strides-in-your-training-episode-101/
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:
Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
YouTube Video Link - https://youtu.be/K1CFRIydt28
This list in no way substitutes medical advice. Please consult your primary care Physician before using any of these products.
- Scissors
- Nail clipper
- Tweezers
- Anti- Chaffe – multiple brands & multiple sizes of the same brand
- I suggest one be zinc oxide-based product
- Foot Salve – again, multiple brands & multiple sizes of the same brand
- A & D Ointment
- Petroleum Jelly/Vasoline
- Cortizone 10 Anti-Itch Cream
- Neosporin – antibiotic & pain relief Ointment/Cream
- Voltaren Cream
- Aspercreme
- CBD Salve – if legal in your state
- Visine eye drops
- Afrin Nasal Spray
- Breath Right Strips
- Sun Block
- Chapstick
- Blist-O-Ban Adhesive Bandages
- Mole Skin
- 2nd Skin Bister Kit
- Non-Stick Adhesive Pads – multiple sizes
- Gauze Pads - multiple sizes
- Band Aids - multiple sizes
- Nip Guards – multiple brands
- Ace Bandage/Wrap
- Butterfly Stiches
- First Aid Tape – waterproof & non-waterproof
- Alcohol wipes
- Sanitary wipes
- (Tylenol/Advil/Aleve) – please consult Physician on these
- Tums
Book resource: "Fixing Your Feet" by John Vonhof
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:
Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Dec 22, 2022
My Gear Picks of 2022 - Check Out the YouTube Video of This One - Episode 149
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Here's the link to the YouTube Version of this Episode - https://youtu.be/6WWDXV2eIWo
Donation links:
Donate to The Vermont Adaptive for my Vermont 100 Campaign - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
Donate to The Challenged Athlete Foundation for my Leadville 100 Campaign - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
Gear Mentioned in This Episode:
Salomon Adv Skin 5 & 12
5 – $140 - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/adv-skin-5-lc11659.html#color=66904
12 - $160 - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/adv-skin-12-lc11657.html#color=66310
UltrAspire Bronco Vest - $130 - https://ultraspire.com/products/bronco_race_vest/
Naked Running SL Band - $48 –
https://nakedsportsinnovations.com/collections/shopall/products/sl-band?variant=41015180001460
Leki Running Poles – https://leki.mwrc.net/en/category.php?product_category_id=11043
Leki Nordic Breeze Short Glove - $50 - https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/mens-shoes-trail/mens-olympus-5-al0a7r6p?variationId=880
Nitecore NU25 - $37 – https://www.nitecorestore.com/Nitecore-NU25-Headlamp-p/fl-nite-nu25.htm?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-oqdBhDfARIsAO0TrGGbMMRiqXZkyeTMPvI78S7OvruPwTWcwjrrSV4hMhbUlSWk-9b6KgMaAvdiEALw_wcB
Link to newsletter article about NU25 - https://shoutout.wix.com/so/e5OH2oigD?languageTag=en
Wahoo TICKRx - $80 - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
Goal Zero Flip 24 - $30 - https://www.goalzero.com/collections/power-banks/products/flip-24-power-bank
Goal Zero Flip Charging Dock - $20 (on sale now for $5) - https://www.goalzero.com/collections/power-banks/products/flip-charging-dock
Book – Mental Training for Ultrarunning by Addie Bracy
Versatile Road Shoe (non-plated) – Hoka Mach 5 - $140 – https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mens-race-shoes/mach-5/1127893.html
Hybrid Shoe – Altra Outroad - $140 – https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/mens-shoes-trail/mens-outroad-al0a7r6n?variationId=108
Versatile Trail Shoe – For me it has been the Altra Lone Peak, but with new edition (LP 7 - $150) out (and I haven’t purchased it yet), I can’t provide much feedback here. Lone Peak 7 can be found here - $150 - https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/neutral-shoes/mens-lone-peak-7-al0a7r6h?variationId=680
Best Long Ultra Shoe – Altra Olympus 5 - $180 – https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/mens-shoes-trail/mens-olympus-5-al0a7r6p?variationId=880
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:
Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
In this episode, Patrick Reagan and I discuss so much for the year ahead. From training to recovering to the mental aspects needed to go through the Grand Slam (or running in general). Grab a pen and paper and get ready to take some notes. Lots of takeaways form this one for any runner! Thank you Patrick!
Resources:
Active Isolated Stretching - https://www.whartonhealth.com/whartonhealthblog/tag/active+isolated+stretching
Zach Bitter Recovery Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B49xbe9Ud8Y
To connect with Patrick - www.patrickreaganrunning.com
On Instagram - @patrickreaganrunning
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
Discounts:
$10 Off Ultra Running Magazine Subscription - https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/subscribe/ambassador?code=AM7A9D7
15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains - use code MR Runningpains
15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
Xero Shoes - https://xeroshoes.com/go/MRRunningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Fanny Barrette Completes The Grand Slam of Ultra Running!!! - Episode 147
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
This was an incredible conversation for an amazing accomplishment. Old dominion, Western States, Vermont, & Wasatch 100-mile races completed in one summer! Fanny nailed it! I love her enthusiasm for challenging events and her call to other women to do the same! Thank you Fanny!
To connect with Fanny:
Instagram - @bluerunninglicorne
Facebook Messenger - Fanny Barrette
My fundraising efforts:
The Challenged Athlete Foundation (for Leadville 100) - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940
The Vermont Adaptive (for Vermont 100) - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957?fbclid=IwAR0-dUaRLRnQvcTU9wXywYE5JlBTJHjTaqswcPMO3IDz5h9nkCXe7n3t06o
Dec. Newsletter Link - https://shoutout.wix.com/so/cfOJJeyeF?languageTag=en
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
Discounts:
$10 Off Ultra Running Magazine Subscription - https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/subscribe/ambassador?code=AM7A9D7
15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains - use code MR Runningpains
15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
Xero Shoes - https://xeroshoes.com/go/MRRunningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Randall Woods Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
That escalated quickly! I'm trying to make it possible to go for the Grand Slam of Ultra Running! With my registration for Western States already complete, I decided to try to make the rest of the races in the Grand Slam a reality. In doing so, I've secured a charity spot raising funds for the Vermont Adaptive (http://www.vermontadaptive.org/about-us/). I'm in the process of trying to gain a charity spot for Leadville 100 by raising funds for The Challenged Athletes Foundation (https://www.challengedathletes.org/mission-and-history/). I've registered for the Old Dominion 100 as a possibility if things fall through for Leadville.
I'd like to thank all that donated to Vermont Adaptive to help me reach my fundraising goal, but it's not done. I'd like to continue to raise funds for them!
Please consider donating to The Vermont Adaptive through my fundraising page - https://www.pledgereg.com/357957
Thanks to the following for their donations:
Mike, Andrew, Brendon, Nathan Rafaela, Terra, Chris & Paula, Blanche, Nancy, Moe & Mercedes, Trish, & Tammy. Thank you!
As soon as I have the Challenged Athlete Foundation spot confirmed, I will set up the fundraising page and share that information!
Resources:
- Chasing 400 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GwDc84ZIAA
- Free Trail Podcast - Episode 101 - Trail Nutrition w/ Shannon O'Grady of Gnarly Nutrition - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trail-nutrition-101-shannon-ogrady-phd/id1492327668?i=1000588152907
- www.moboboard.com
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
Discounts:
$10 Off Ultra Running Magazine Subscription - https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/subscribe/ambassador?code=AM7A9D7
15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains - use code MR Runningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Trying a New (Race) Distance - Episode 145
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
In this episode I speak on how to go about tackling a new distance in your running/racing/adventuring.
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
Discounts:
$10 Off Ultra Running Magazine Subscription - https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/subscribe/ambassador?code=AM7A9D7
15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains - use code MR Runningpains
15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
Xero Shoes - https://xeroshoes.com/go/MRRunningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |

Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Justin Contois had the goal of winning the Lynchburg Ultra Series - https://eco-xsports.com/lynchburg-ultra-series/ - this year. In the process of winning the series he won the finale race, The Mountain Masochist 50-miler - https://eco-xsports.com/events/mountain-masochist/. Here the whole story in this episode.
To connect with Justin:
On Instagram - @JustinContois
On Facebook & Strava - Justin Contois
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
Discounts:
$10 Off Ultra Running Magazine Subscription - https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/subscribe/ambassador?code=AM7A9D7
15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains - use code MR Runningpains
15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
Xero Shoes - https://xeroshoes.com/go/MRRunningpains
Thanks to my Patrons:
Cullen Hicks Leah Lanier |
Teresa Bowser |
Carolyn Morrisroe |
Mike Sears |
Julia Jordan |
Nicole Burnham |
Peter Keyo |
Will Weidman |
Philip Taylor |
Martin Thorne |
Nancy Lewis |
Victor Dostrow |
Kendall Weaver |
Nate Heaslip |
Austin Elder |
Tory Grieves |