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

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Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast

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.

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Aaron Saft

Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast

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!

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• 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!

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Aaron Saft

Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast