Hunt Brumby passed from this world on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He was a friend, an ultra runner, an athlete I coached, some one who I respected, and inspired so many! He left us too soon! He battled cancer valiantly. He continued to smile and be present. I was amazed at his strength. That was Hunt; Strong willed and determined to fight on! I'll miss him. The following episode we recorded after Hunt finished the Vol State 500k in 2021. The original episode was released on July 29, 2021.

I love you my friend! Thanks for making a difference in this world! 

-Aaron Saft

April 9, 2024

Are you a Type A personality like me? If so, this episode will hit home! An open honest look into my training & life that necessitates change. Here's my road map for moving forward!

Also, I'm pleased to introduce The Flight of The Falcon 24 Hour event on Aug. 3, 2024 at West Henderson High School. 

Registration will open on April 14th here - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=115101

More details can be found here - https://www.facebook.com/events/439023358580550/

Please email me with questions. There will only be 25 spots for this event!

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Heartbreaker 50-mile was an awesome race. The following is my race recap! Congrats to all the finishers! Thanks to Tanawha Adventures for a great race, & to all the volunteers for your selfless acts of keeping us going!

Results - https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=108336

Race website - https://www.tanawhaadventures.com/mountmitchellheartbreaker

Facing Vert Podcast can be found on all major Podcast Platforms

Thanks to my newest Patron Supporter Natalie Halapin!

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If you allow your body to absorb it's fitness, you'll be better able to express your fitness when it counts. This episode takes a look into these two terms so you can make the best of your training!

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Some days are better than others! My last long put me to the test mentally & physically. My past experiences, my training (both physically & mentally), my mental fortitude, & my friends got me through it. This episode is how you can do the same!

Resources:

Morning Shakeout Newsletter - https://themorningshakeout.com/

NY Times Article - https://archive.nytimes.com/well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/03/10/how-asking-5-questions-allowed-me-to-eat-dinner-with-my-kids/

My Strava Activity from the long Run - https://www.strava.com/activities/10925681672

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Safety is a concern for so many while we run. With recent events, I thought it time to bring this topic to the podcast and shed some light on some things we can do to feel safer and put ourselves in safer position to run. 

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You can watch this episode at - https://youtu.be/fdMmCpCu514

I made a training blunder! I put too many days in a row without recovery. In this episode, I walk you through what I did, why I shouldn't have done it, and how to move forward and make sure I don't do it again by looking at metrics and listening to my body. Learn from my mistakes, and if you're making the same mistakes, fix them. I also answer a listener question about determining Max Heart Rate value on your own. 

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Tera Pruett is an Strength & Endurance Coach, an ultra runner, a mom, wife, & so much more. She also organizes the Trail Running Film Festival Asheville. In this conversation we talk all about Tera and the Film Festival. I hope you can come join us on Sunday April 21st at 4 PM EST. 

Here's the Facebook event where you can stay up to date with the goings on - https://www.facebook.com/events/3357374074560708

Here is the Trail Running Film Festival Homepage to find other events closer to you - https://trailfilmfest.com/

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Feb. 26th marks the beginning of Eating Disorder Awareness Week. With that in mind, this conversation with registered dietician Kendra Miller on eating disorders, disordered eating, and low energy availability brings to the forefront these topics that could be affecting someone you know or even yourself. If you suspect you yourself or someone you know has an eating disorder, take to heart what Kendra speaks on during this episode and seek or suggest help.

Resources:

www.nationaleatingdisorders.org - National Eating Disorders Association

https://crcfored.com/ - Carolina Resource for Eating Disorders

Kendra Miller - https://fuelinglifenutrition.com/ On Instagram @fuelinglifenutrition OR @dietitiankendra

Book I mention "Treating Athletes with Eating Disorders Bridging the Gap Between Sport & Clinical Worlds" by Kate Bennett

Koop's Research Essentials for Ultrarunning - https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning

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In this episode, I take a look at strength equipment and resources I have found and collected over the past 18 years. Which items I consider prioritizing purchasing before others and why. Again, I have no affiliation with any of these products, and I do not endorse their use without consulting a strength training coach like Will Frantz or your Physical Therapist. My hope is to get you thinking about your strength training and if you can do it at home, the starting point to make that happen! Please forgive me if I forgot anything in the shows notes. Reach out to me if I did, & I'm happy to provide what information I can.

Books:

Quick Strength for Runners by Jeff Horowitz

Running Rewired by Jay Dicharry

Podcast:

Strength Running Podcast - https://strengthrunning.com/2024/02/periodized-strength-training/ - How To Schedule & Balance Strength Training With Your Running Episode 336

Websites:

https://www.moboboard.com/

https://thenordstick.com/

Videos:

Dicharry's Hip Circuit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SubFlwNpUHE

Dicharry's Performance Prep Lift - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5ls39vOoRU

David Roche's Ultra Legs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LV905EEKAM

Equipment mentioned:

Resistance Bands

Cables

TRX

MOBO Board

Nordic Stick

Exercise Ball

Bosu Ball

Plyometric Boxes

Dumbbells

Kettlebells

Pull Up Bar

Barbell (& weights)

Medicine Balls

Ab Wheel

Flat Bench

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