Thomas Brown has completed two races of the Grand Slam (Old Dominion & Western States). I have completed one (Western States). We both continue the Grand Slam at the Vermont 100. This is our recap of Thomas' Western States experience & our preview of the Vermont 100.

Connect with Thomas under his name on Facebook.

Resources:

Podcast we mention on Vermont 100 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chase-the-summit-trail-talk/id1538757081?i=1000570985955

The accompanying YouTube video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KjmF1VP4vM

Stan Jensen's Website - http://www.run100s.com/

Trail Runner's Article on the Golden hour - https://www.trailrunnermag.com/people/news-people/theres-nothing-quite-like-golden-hour-at-western-states/

Rumpl Puffy Blankets - https://www.rumpl.com/collections/the-original-puffy-blankets?gclid=Cj0KCQjw756lBhDMARIsAEI0AgngYuvw2LPUM7vhsyn6BPOuWBWA-r_BIx2TyZjhRVupx1R9IpTa-vAaAlySEALw_wcB

Quest Quickdraw Outdoor Shelter - https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/quest-quickdraw-outdoor-shelter-20queuqsttdrshltrrec/20queuqsttdrshltrrec?color=Blue%20Floral

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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940

Aaron's information:

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Lauren Jones had a rough start to the 2023 Western States Endurance run, but persevered and had an amazing finish! Here's her story...

To connect with Lauren:

Instagram - @lauren.runs.for.grilled.cheese

Facebook & Strava - Lauren Jones

Connect with Ash Ringo Walsh - [email protected]

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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940

Running is Life Coaching (Aaron's) information:

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Aaron Saft

Running Is Life Coaching & Podcast

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Western States was an amazing experience and probably one that will go down as one of my most proudest moments as I struggled mightily in this event! This episode is pretty raw. I'm still emotional from the finish and all the joys it brought, and you'll hear me speak my truths about this event. Thank you for being a part of my journey!

Sincerely,

-Aaron Saft

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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940

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Thomas Brown has already completed his 1st race of the Grand Slam when he finished Old Dominion 100-mile Run for the fourth time just 2 weeks ago. He'll be lining up next weekend at Western States. We discuss OD100 & WSER as well as the logistics of the Grand Slam. Best of luck to Thomas!

You can connect with Thomas & follow his journey on Facebook under his name. 

To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:

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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

• https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/

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As always, thanks to my Patrons!

This Episode takes a deep dive into finding the best running version of yourself. Coach Andrew Snow and I talk about how to work on some of the mental aspects of running that will help you do your best at nearly any distance!

To connect with Andrew, subscribe to his YouTube Channel Run Elite or on his website www.andrewsnowcoaching.com

Resources:

Billy Mills movie - Running Brave 

To donate to my fundraising efforts, please visit:

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The Challenged Athlete Foundation - http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1355904&pg=personal&fr_id=1940

MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information:

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MR Runningpains

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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:

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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

• https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/

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MR Runningpains

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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:

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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

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MR Runningpains

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In this episode:

1. Takeaways on Cameron Hanes book "Endure" & David Goggins "Never Finished"

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"

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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

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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

• https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/

Thanks to all of you for listening!

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Aaron Saft

MR Runningpains

Thanks to my Patrons for their continued support!

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

To donate to my fundraising efforts for Vermont 100 & Leadville 100, please visit:

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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

• https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/

Thanks to all of you for listening!

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Aaron Saft

MR Runningpains