In this Episode, Nathan Leehman (Previous Episodes 40, 85, & 90) and I discuss the new trends we are seeing in the running footwear industry. Side note, Nathan finished 2nd Overall at the Cactus Rose 100-miler after we recorded! Check out the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/uTDiLBCnu5o Learn more about Nathan's store, The Ultra Running Company here: https://www.ultrarunningcompany.com/ Follow the shops YOUTUBE Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltraRunningCompany Connec...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 142
Have you run a World Marathon Major? It's an event! Jennifer & Sandra ran Berlin Marathon, then turned around and ran the London Marathon the following weekend. They also ran Boston this past April. Hear about their journeys and their experiences at these incredible events! Connect with Jennifer on Facebook @Jennifer Byers Connect with Sandra on Facebook @Sandra Jean Levesque Jesse Fuller on Instagram - @fullerrunsfar MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information: If you'd like to learn more about P...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 141
Leah Lanier & Janel Goodman ran the Yeti 100 and Josh Troeckler ran the Hennepin 100 for their 1st 100-mile race. In this episode we explore their races and discuss their takeaways. Leah - Gym Boss Timer - https://www.amazon.com/Gymboss-Interval-Timer-Stopwatch-SOFTCOAT/dp/B00CO8HO6O Connect with her on Strava or Facebook - Leah Lanier Janel - www.UltraPacer.com - plan your pacing strategy Connect with her on Facebook - Janel Goodman Josh - www.noom.com - weight loss Ornery Mule Racing - htt...
Oct 13, 2022•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 140
I have the upmost respect for those that can listen to their body in training and with that ability, finish ultras consistently! That's the case for Michael Poole, who has been running 100-mile races since 2008! Michael has some great stories and lesson to share! Have a listen... Michael mentions Sportslick Lube. You can find out more here - http://www.sportslick.com/ Connect with Michael on: Strava & Facebook under Michael Poole Instagram - @MTPoole MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information: If...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 139
Tori Kendra, John Goldfield, Chris Shearon, & Paula Shearon each lined up at Frozen Head State Park on Sept. 17, 2022 to try to earn their respective Lacroix at the Barkley Fall Classic. Hear each of them describe their experience as they take us step by step through the course. Learn more about the Barkley Fall Classic here - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=97857 To connect with my guests: Tori Kendra - Victoria Tori Kendra on Strava @jerseygrlz on instagram @Victoria Griffin-Kend...
Sep 29, 2022•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 138
This is the 2nd time I've had Ben on the podcast, and the third time I've had his wife Allison on. They are both amazing people doing awesome things. The reason this episode came to light was because we didn't think Ben was going to line up less than 2 weeks from the start of the race. This is the story of how that came to be and how Ben found the finish line through all of it! To connect with Ben on Instagram - @runofthemill87 To connect with Allison on Instagram - @onewomandanceparty Both can ...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 137
I start this episode with a short segment on Cross Country & how to get involved with your local team. In the 2nd segment, I speak on Relays, what they are, what to expect, and what to bring. Having just completed the Blue Ridge Relay with a 12 person team, this topic was fresh in my mind. Blue Ridge Relay - https://blueridgerelay.com/ Ragnar Relays - https://www.runragnar.com/ MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information: If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https:/...
Sep 15, 2022•50 min•Ep. 136
The long run is one of keys to your training for your goal event. It often simulates best what the goal event will actually be like. We should take notes and analyze these runs to help us succeed in future long runs and especially our goal event! Resources: Making the Long Run Most Effective for Your Training - EPISODE 110 - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/making-the-long-run-most-effective-for-your-training/ Addie Bracy's Book - Mental Training for Ultrarunning MR Runningpains (A...
Sep 08, 2022•37 min•Ep. 135
In this episode I talk specifically about my training using the Lydiard principles to get myself ready for the Bigfoot 200. Resources: Strides & Lydiard Hill Drills Workout - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ymu4w-11836bf This episode gave an early overview of my training for Bigfoot - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-4j4vb-1179610 Long Intervals & Tempo Runs - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tvbzv-11601db Fartleks - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-sxc9h-113de73 Using treadmill hiking - https://ww...
Sep 01, 2022•56 min•Ep. 134
So you've finished your goal race. It's time to recover, here's how... Resources: Physical Therapist Miriam Salloum on Running Gait Analysis - Episode 121 - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/?s=miriam Strength Training App on Your Phone - Muscle Booster - https://musclebooster.fitness/ 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: https://www.fac...
Aug 25, 2022•46 min•Ep. 133
Bigfoot 200 is in the books! Here is my recount of the event. Apologies ahead of time, I'm still a bit groggy from the race and travel (not home yet due to airport snafus). As always, thank you for listening! 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: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.you...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 132
With Bigfoot 200 a few days away at the time of this recording, I figured it a good time to talk through how I put together my nutrition & hydration plan to know what to buy & estimate how much to purchase. I speak about how often and how much I plan to eat and drink based off current research, a breakdown of the different options I intend to use, and the gear I'll use in hopes of reaching the finish line at Bigfoot 200. Resources: My Bigfoot Nutrition & Hydration Plan - https://docs...
Aug 11, 2022•39 min•Ep. 131
Phil Latter wears many hats (very well I may add). The book he co-authored, Running Flow, displays his passion for running, life, and helping others. One experience with flow in Phil's College Running career changed his life and sent him down a path to help others find flow. In this episode he tries to help us understand how we can find the flow state. Thank you Phil! Resources: Running Flow by Philip Latter, Csikszentmihalyi Mihaly, and Christine Weinkauff Duranso Growth Equation Podcast - How ...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 130
Martin Schneekloth has completed over 150 ultras. The likes of which we talk about in this episode focus on The Moab 240, Tahoe 200, & The Bob Graham Round. It's the later that we will focus our conversation on. The Bob Graham Round has a history and lore unlike anything we have here in the US. I loved hearing Martin's telling of his Round. I hope you enjoy! Connect with Martin: Website - http://www.ultrakrautrunning.com/ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/5869431 Instagram - @ultrakra...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 129
The supplement business is making lots of money on us. Should they be? Are there any supllements that can make us better runners. It's through this conversation that I hope to answer these questions and more about supplements. Resources: Sweat Rate Test - 1. Urinate 2. Weigh yourself without clothes and note weight. 3. Run for 1 hour at goal race pace. 4. Note how many fluid ounces you drink during the run. 5. Dry off after running. 6. Weigh yourself again without close and note weight. 7. Conve...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 128
Hill workouts can be a crucial way to increase your fitness and keep you healthy in the process. This episode focuses on the components of hill workouts to make this happen. Hill/Strides Episode - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/incorporating-strides-in-your-training-episode-101/ Sisyphus Hill Session: Warmup jog 10-20+ minutes 4 x 10-20 second strides 2-3 sets of: :30 uphill @ 9 RPE or 90% Max HRT w/ 1:30 jog back to start of hill 1:00 uphill @ 9 RPE or 90% Max HRT w/ 2:00 jog ba...
Jul 14, 2022•35 min•Ep. 127
Rating of Perceived Exertion (0-10 scale) Cheat Sheet: 0 - sitting on the couch 1 – Snail walk 2-3 – Brisk Walking 4 – recovery jog (able to nose breath) 5-6 - conversational pace (able to talk normally or sing a song) 7-8 – Tempo/Lactate Threshold - Marathon to ½ Marathon Pacing (Answering a question or Speaking in short sentences – shorter more labored breathing) 9 – 5k/10k Race Pace - One-word statements – breathing super hard – We’ll use this as our Max VO2 - Hard/Short Intervals/Strides &am...
Jul 07, 2022•44 min•Ep. 126
Julie Jensen is a wife, mother of four, a kindergarten teacher, and a Tahoe 200 Mile Finisher! She has some great takeaways and some lessons to share! I hope you enjoy our conversation! Connect with Julie on Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/11011051 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: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://...
Jun 30, 2022•58 min•Ep. 125
Morgan Elliott has had tremendous success on the trails in the past, but due to injury, he had been missing from the results for a bit. It was great to see such great finishes at Broken Arrow from such an amazing young talent! Morgan can be found on instagram @Moe.Trails Enjoy the conversation! 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: https://www.faceb...
Jun 23, 2022•59 min•Ep. 124
Obviously, Tara Dower is amazing! She also holds the overall FKT for completing the entire Mountains to Sea trail. Needless to say, we had a lot to talk about! Enjoy! Connect with Tara on Instagram @Tara.Dower Her YouTube channel is https://youtube.com/c/TheDowerDuo Anxiety resource we spoke about - www.betterhelp.com Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail - https://mountainstoseatrail.org/ MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information: If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 123
My repeat guest and Physical Therapist, Miriam Salloum, talks about what a Running Gait Analysis entails, why you should get one, and what it can determine. Connect with Miriam at www.therunnersmechanic.com Resources Miriam or Aaron mentioned in the episode: Gait Analysis Course - https://www.rundna.com/ Minimalist Index - https://therunningclinic.com/minimalist-index/ MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information: If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon....
Jun 09, 2022•53 min•Ep. 122
Cole Crosby has a great story to share from the Cocodona 250 mile race where he finished 12th overall. I took many lessons away from this episode and really enjoyed the conversation! Congrats to Cole on an amazing achievement! You can find Cole on Facebook, Instagram @Colecrosby41, and through his website Cole Crosby — Mountain Peak Fitness https://www.mountainpeakfitness.com Cole mentioned a number of products if you're interested in learning more about them: T8 Apparel - https://t8.run/en-us K...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 121
We all should by now recognize our sport needs more diversity, but how do we go about, what Maria Borowick refers to as active inclusion? We don't have all the answers, but each of us hopes this conversation can start to bring about some ideas that can start to open the door for people of color to be more a part of trail running! Follow or reach out to my guests by: Kimani Long - @trailninjarunslong Maria Borowick - @gone.roaming Mara Klein - Strava or Facebook (same name) Books I referenced in ...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 120
Allison Mercer is an amazing woman as you'll hear in this podcast, not only did she earn a Gold Shirt by running Sub-5 Hours (4:56:32), becoming only the 3rd woman to do so, but she discusses a well deserved change in our sport. We talked more about things she is passionate about than her actual race, and for this, I came away with some new thoughts and ideas. I hope you will as well! To hear Allison's other episode, please visit: Allison & Ben Mercer - An Unsupported FKT on the AT of GA 36 ...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 119
The 2022 Hellbender 100 is in the books. In this episode, hear from race winners Jonathan Ibach & Marisa Romeo, as well as my closing thoughts on this year's event. 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: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jf...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 118
Section IX is the region in which I competed in High School in New York. On Sunday, May 1, 2022, I was inducted into the Track & Field Hall of Fame. The introduction is by my Middletown High School Cross Country Coach, Martin Harnick. Audio isn't the best, my apologies (probably for the best as I was nervous!). 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, & Newslett...
May 05, 2022•12 min•Ep. 117
"I've lost my mojo!!!" -Austin Powers We've all had waining motivation at one time or another. This Episode is how to get through it. Resources: Book - "Running is My Therapy" by Scott Douglas Podcast w/ Tom Sharkey on Depression - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/mental-health-episode-living-with-depression-anxiety-episode-108/ 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 Socia...
Apr 28, 2022•37 min•Ep. 116
Pat Hartzell has gone through a lot in his quest to reach 100-miles, and he reached it when he least expected it. Hear the trials and tribulations that lead up to and included his 47 hour 33 minute 100-mile finish at the Country Mile Timed Event. Resources: Hunt Brumby Episode - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/hunt-brumby-at-the-vol-state-500k-journey-run-episode-76/ Robyn Buren Episode - https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/the-5th-time-was-the-charm-as-robyn-biren-fini...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 115
Here's my training musts for your next 100-miler. I hope they help you find your finish line! Resources: Kogalla & Naked SL Band YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/Kj2bVwjP3Ug Volunteering for Hellbender 100 May 5-8? Please email me at hellbender100rd@gmail.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: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ ht...
Apr 14, 2022•49 min•Ep. 114
I received some great questions, so I'll devote this episode to answering them. Resources: Ziploc Bags - https://ziploc.com/en/products/closet-storage/big-bags Orange Mud Drop Bags - https://www.orangemud.com/products/orange-drop-bag-sky-soil-landscape Book: How She Did It by Molly Huddle & Sara Slattery Previous Episodes Mentioned: Drop Bags - episode 30 Hiking & Hills - episode 60 Strength Training - episodes 7, 15, & 92 MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information: If you'd like to learn...
Apr 07, 2022•33 min•Ep. 113
