We're the worst at being compassionate to ourselves and giving ourselves grace. Let's dive into how we can do better! 

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Here's the story of and lessons I learned from my Misogi of starting with 1-mile on Dec. 1 and increasing by one mile each day ending with 33+ miles on Dec. 31. What a journey!  

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Thought I'd catch everyone up. This week has been challenging/trying with 2 days in which finishing were questionable. Here's how I got through and lessons I learned. 

Resources:

Friction Prescription Salve - https://www.frictionprescription.com/

Nordic Natural Omega's - https://www.nordic.com/omega-3s/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18016891373&gbraid=0AAAAADpmLlcp6P5iUzpx1fc1DAkpF44P2&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgbnKBhDgARIsAGCDdldgPl_g18xdW0ud8j1ZQi6fI1EY2zHV0d-oaBhcwiUCwfuJgpdML1waAmWqEALw_wcB

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Hear the training, logistics, and race stories from 3 athletes I coach. Those being Derek Brown, Tyler Ford, & John Goldfield. Enjoy!

Connect with:

Derek on Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/1610319

Tyler on Instagram - @tylerf100

And John on Instagram - @johnny2lips

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Coach Will and I have a great conversation about these 2 strength training aspects, who should and shouldn't do them, and why or why not. Please reach out to Will if you have questions or are interested in hearing more about his coaching services. He has included a free strength training routine on his Instagram channel.

Will's resources & contact info:

https://www.instagram.com/will.c.frantz/

https://www.instagram.com/mcinneswatson/

Email - [email protected]

Website - https://willfrantz.com/

Fierce Dragon episodes:

Celia's - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-juvb8-137c50f

Michael & David's - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-v98ex-f896f2

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Well we're in it now! Misogi 1 - Adding a mile a day for December has already started. Follow along and make fun of me for my suffering on Strava (see below to follow me). A misogi is defined as "In its modern interpretation, the "Misogi Challenge" is a personal, radically hard, and uncomfortable physical or mental feat completed once a year to build resilience, test limits, and promote self-discovery." - Google Search  

I've also entered into my first race of the Rocky Mountain Grand Slam. The Scout Mountain 100 will be June 5-6. Hear about those tentative plans and which other races I hope to use to complete the Slam. 

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Michael Davis is running 200-miles on the Palmetto Trail for a great cause. Hear the reasoning behind this run and what brought Michael to this point in his running. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

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This is a very in depth conversation with Ben Gan's Crew Chief, Avery Tompkins, and their thoughts ans suggestions for crewing, not only a 200-mile event, but the Triple Crown of 200s. Thank you both for sharing so much!

Race/Crew Planning Templates - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1p3tmFVMpZ9iPp2FOIGoSnLt2f_97ei9ErEcl6FHLChU/edit?usp=sharing

Avery mentioned the Black Diamond Moji R+ light. That can be found here - https://blackdiamondequipment.com/products/moji-r-rechargeable-lantern 

To connect with Avery - @prodessoravery on Instagram

To connect with Ben - @dr_bentendo on Instagram

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In this episode, I chat with another runner I coach named Teresa Bowser. This is a beautiful and inspiring story of melding passion with compassion. Teresa came up with a 100-mile route in Western North Carolina with over 20,000' of vertical gain to create an FKT and raise money for the Girls on the Run organization. She's almost reached her goal! If can donate, please do so here - https://www.gotrwnc.org/solemate/Project-Untamed

If you'd like to learn more about the Route and FKT, please visit https://fastestknowntime.com/route/project-untamed-100-nc 

If you'd like to connect with Teresa, you can find her on Instagram @TeresaBowser_

I also dive further into metrics and tracking improvements in your training, so stick around after my conversation with Teresa for that!

As always, thank you for listening!

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Another big episode with lots of show notes! 

We start with my interview of Dr Ben Gans and his amazing journey through the Triple Crown of 200s (Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200, & Moab 240). We go deep into the challenges he faced in this series of races. I loved this conversation!

Then I dive deeper in to the metrics of running and how they can affect your base training period. 

Lastly, I interview my daughter, Ambrin Saft, after she completed her Freshman season of Cross Country.

Enjoy! 

Resources:

Wes Plate YouTube Moab 240 Video - https://youtu.be/tD2Q6ZOksuk?si=aiA0m1AiZMafmF8_

Salomon S/Lab Adventure 20 Pack - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/s-lab-adventure-20-lc13870/LC2710000?CMPID=ps|pm|google|pma_pm_Google_pmax_conv_b_lw_perf_ong_all_us_en_slm|||&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_content=aa-cc&utm_keyword=&utm_campaign=pma_pm_Google_pmax_conv_b_lw_perf_ong_all_us_en_slm&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16891227972&gbraid=0AAAAADMpyOhbSHR4YV3LLCOfgLsfrO870&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiKzIBhCOARIsAKpKLANrwxc8tyy3ownZNY5laJynw8kxe_raKoyPdmo0-5nP67ifuOMfL3QaAqwXEALw_wcB

Fixing Your Feet Book - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fixing-Your-Feet-Injury-Prevention-and-Treatment-for-Athletes-Paperback-9781643590639/804610914?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wmlspartner=wlpa&cn=FY25-ENTP-PMAX_cnv_dps_dsn_dis_ad_entp_e_n&gclsrc=aw.ds&adid=22222222297804610914_0000000000_21407473164&wl0=&wl1=x&wl2=c&wl3=&wl4=&wl5=9010303&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=804610914&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21690411341&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIoaumu5-yERaV9ZU_ICha5AG&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiKzIBhCOARIsAKpKLAOh2iY40HDbN2f6QVMZ0pL9L8PiwzjdOnh3-ycrku9r1Ek6oFDU0LcaAsLqEALw_wcB

Squirrel Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/

Outdoor Research Sun Gloves - https://www.outdoorresearch.com/collections/sun-protection-gloves/products/activeice-chroma-sun-gloves-280133

Outdoor Research Sun Hoodie - https://www.outdoorresearch.com/collections/sun-protection/products/mens-echo-hoodie-287625

Leki Trail Running Poles - https://lekiusa.com/collections/trail-running

Petzl Swift RL (the light we both recommend) - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/SWIFT-RL

Arc'Teryx Norvan Jacket - https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/norvan-insulated-hoody-8435

Dynafit Rain Jacket with Zipper on Back for Pack - https://www.dynafit.com/alpine-gore-tex-jacket-men-08-0000071468

Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Puffy Line - https://www.mountainhardwear.com/c/ghost-whisperer/?srsltid=AfmBOorSe9uGyS2oDCXXv1xHqlh9uguAsFxNcBUyz955lfL0ybUhVxUJ

Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate Monitor - https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/heart-rate-monitors/trackr-heart-rate-buy

Doctor's of Running Podcast on Off Season - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/266-do-not-make-these-offseason-running-mistakes/id1518639507?i=1000735352115

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