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The Extramilest Podcast helps athletes reach their full potential in training, racing and life. Interviews with world class athletes, coaches and rukus makers about health, wellness and performance. Hosted by endurance athlete Floris Gierman.

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The Extramilest Podcast helps athletes reach their full potential in training, racing and life. Interviews with world class athletes, coaches and rukus makers about health, wellness and performance. Hosted by endurance athlete Floris Gierman.

    #84: The Raw Truth of Running with Brendan Leonard (Semi-Rad)

    #84: The Raw Truth of Running with Brendan Leonard (Semi-Rad)

    Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase.
     
    Brendan Leonard is the creative force behind Semi Rad, a website dedicated to the joy of adventure for runners of all levels. Brendan loves to explore, to laugh and occasionally to get tired, cold and scared through his ultra adventures. Brendan is an author of many books, including Ultra-Something, which we discuss during this conversation.
     
    If you'd like to learn more about my Personal Best Running coaching program, check https://www.PBprogram.com/ 
     
    Watch this full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn3uq0yHRzQ
     

     
    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 The Raw Truth of Running 02:44 First marathon, expectations vs reality  05:50 More than a marathon? 09:00 Signing up to first ultra 24 days before the event 11:40 Ultra-Something.. how aspects of life apply to ultra-running 13:38 If you see it, you can be it! 17:46 I Hate Running and You Can Too 19:59 The Seven Summits of My Neighborhood 24:32 Advice for people going after ultra adventures 25:46 Create eventing that you'll remember forever  33:06 Getting older and looking for new challenges 38:09 I didn’t have the strength to quit 44:10 If you’re feeling bad, do this 46:53 Brandon’s writing ethos 52:18 Next ultra plans, couples adventure. 56:46 Find out more about Brendan 58:20 Ultra Something closing thoughts  
    FIND BRENDAN HERE:
    ► Website: https://semi-rad.com/
    ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semi_rad/ 
    ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@semi_rad
     
     
    Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.
     
    LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED:
    ► Ultra-Something (book) by Brendan Leonard: https://pathprojects.com/ultra-something
    ► Ultra-Something x PATH projects cap: https://pathprojects.com/ultra-something
    ► The Seven Summits of My Neighborhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SLadjqxhhc
    ► The K’s of Convenience (Ultra): https://gotrail.run/en/race/the-ks-of-convenience
    ► The Rut (Ultra): https://runtherut.com/
    ► The Creative Act (book) by Rick Rubin: https://amzn.to/3WWeSDF
     
     
    YOU CAN FIND ME, COACH FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: 
    ► Our Personal Best Coaching Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/ 
    ► Free Weekly Newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe
    ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/florisgierman
    ► Strava: strava.com/athletes/1329785
    ► Instagram: instagram.com/florisgierman
    ► Website: extramilest.com
    ► Website: pathprojects.com
    ► Podcast: extramilest.com/podcast/
     
     
    ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.
     
     
    More info about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com. 
     
    SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT

    • 1 hr 2 min
    #83: Kipchoge’s Top Running Tips for Athletes of All Levels

    #83: Kipchoge’s Top Running Tips for Athletes of All Levels

    There is no greater runner and ambassador for the sport of running than Eliud Kipchoge. We discuss Kipchoge's routines, top running tips and advice for athletes of all levels to improve. 
     
     
    This episode is not available in podcast format, and can only be found on my YouTube channel in video format.
     
     
    The reason is that this episode is subtitled for clarity and also includes lots of visuals, photos, videos, screenshots.
     
     

     
    CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS FULL CONVERSATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fktx7qLbXDc 
     
    This conversation was recorded in Tokyo, after we both ran the Tokyo Marathon. We dive deeper into Kipchoge’s philosophies, routines and advice for non-elite athletes to improve.

    I am really excited about this conversation and we covered several topics I haven’t heard him talk about in other interviews. 

    This was my 3rd time meeting with Eliud. I’ve put together a 30 page PDF with a summary from both conversations, lessons, takeaways, favorite quotes and a full transcript. This E-book can be downloaded for free at Extramilest.com/kipchoge. 
     

    I can’t wait to hear your thoughts about this conversation in the comments HERE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fktx7qLbXDc 
     


     

    • 2 min
    #82: How To Crush MAF Low Heart Rate Training with Scott Frye

    #82: How To Crush MAF Low Heart Rate Training with Scott Frye

    Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase.
    Scott Frye is a Board Certified Athletic Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist. He is also a coach and community manager in our Personal Best Running Coaching Program. 
     
    In this conversation, we discuss:
    Lessons learned from MAF low heart rate training Common mistakes athletes make in training and racing Advice to non-elite athletes looking to improve.   
    If you'd like to learn more about the Personal Best Running coaching program, check https://www.PBprogram.com/ 
     
    Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T96Ch2wgUao
     

     
    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 Mindset to succeed with MAF low heart rate training 2:29 Scott’s running background and first marathon: “never again!” 5:03 Running journey, injury and finding MAF. 9:21 Frustrations starting out with low heart rate training. 12:28 Improvements, with cold therapy, nutrition, sleep and meditation. 16:11 Coaching experience; pace mentality, base-building, finding joy in running. 21:52 Breakthroughs with low heart rate training. 27:06 Misconceptions about adapting to aerobic fitness. 29:25 Balancing speedwork and Zone 2 training. 32:12 Boston Marathon 2024 experience and the training cycle. 45:25 Recovery tools and techniques. 48:07 Key considerations to ageing and longevity. 51:27 Further thoughts on nutrition. 54:31 Training and racing goals for Scott. 56:01 Find out more about Scott. 56:56 Closing thoughts.  
    LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED
    ► Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com 
    ► Health Span (book) by David Sinclair: https://amzn.to/49V9W4S 
    ► Normatec compression boots: https://amzn.to/3QhWr8w 
     
    Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.
     
    FIND SCOTT FRYE HERE:
    ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/run4fryes
    ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/89685446 
     
    YOU CAN FIND ME, COACH FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: 
    ► Our Personal Best Coaching Program: www.pbprogram.com
    ► Free Weekly Newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe
    ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/florisgierman
    ► Strava: strava.com/athletes/1329785
    ► Instagram: instagram.com/florisgierman
    ► Website: extramilest.com
    ► Website: pathprojects.com
    ► Podcast: extramilest.com/podcast/
     
    Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.
     
    ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.
     
    More info about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com. 
     
    SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT

    • 1 hr
    #81: Strength Training for Runners with Kyle Long

    #81: Strength Training for Runners with Kyle Long

    Strength coach Kyle Long discuss a many strength topics, such as: When and how to perform the right strength training for runners, Strategies for consistency with strength training, Common mistakes with strength training that runners make, and much more...
    Want additional help in your strength training or ultra endurance training and racing? Hit up Kyle on IG @100milekyle or email kylelongfitness@gmail.com







    Watch this full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPu3kecBih0 

    Get 10% off your first order of Precision Fuel and Hydration. I’ve been using their PF30 energy gels for about 18 months, with and without caffeine. I use them for all of my races and longer training runs, including for Tokyo and London. The PF 30 gel is the most efficient way to get 30g of carbohydrate / 120 calories into your system fast. Their  gels have a very mild, neutral taste, something I like to reduce flavour fatigue during longer efforts.

    The texture is pretty thin, so you can take them without fluids, away from aid stations. Get 10% off your first order of any precision fuel and hydration products with code EXTRAMILEST24 at https://www.precisionhydration.com/
     
    LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED
    Tokyo Marathon Shakeout Run on Saturday March 2, 2024, RSVP and more info: https://www.strava.com/clubs/511402/group_events/1580859 London Marathon Shakeout Run on Saturday April 20, 2024, RSVP and more info: https://www.strava.com/clubs/511402/group_events/1589624 Strength Video 1: https://pathprojects.com/blogs/news/10-minute-strength-workout-for-runners-with-strength-coach-kyle-long Strength Video 2: https://pathprojects.com/blogs/news/strength-follow-along-workout-for-runners-activation-and-prehab Strength Video 3: https://pathprojects.com/blogs/news/push-pull-strength-training-for-runners-upper-body Strength Video 4: https://pathprojects.com/blogs/news/bodyweight-only-leg-and-core-workout-for-runners Precision Fuel and Hydration Gels PF30: https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/products/pf-30-gel/   
    YOU CAN FIND ME, COACH FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: 
    Our Personal Best Coaching Program: www.pbprogram.com Free Weekly Newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/florisgierman  Strava: strava.com/athletes/1329785 Instagram: instagram.com/florisgierman Website: extramilest.com Website: pathprojects.com Podcast: extramilest.com/podcast/  
    Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.
     
    ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.
     
    More info about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com. 
     
    SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT

    • 52 min
    #80: Transform Your Running, with Lawrence van Lingen

    #80: Transform Your Running, with Lawrence van Lingen

    This is my favorite podcast episode I recorded this year, if not ever... Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Lawrence Van Lingen is a running specialist from South Africa, who is gaining a lot of attention in the endurance space. He has worked with elite athletes such as Jan Frodeno and Taylor Knibb. Lawrence is a close friend and he has helped improve my running and health in a variety of different ways.
     
    If you would like to learn more about Lawrence’s movement programs, check out https://www.innerunner.com
     
    Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/zDJrNa-tO8c 

     
    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 Massive breakthrough in running 02:50 Welcome Lawrence and thank you! 04:01 Core values, moving from the centre out. 06:17 Going from child to adult, are you the master of your movement?  13:34 Floris’ early encounters with Lawrence and implementing some teachings. 16:59 Being the creator and author of your movement and your life. 22:16 Working with the flow rope 27:23 The softer breath and options opening up, as a result. 28:11 Flow rope and movement, anatomical chains. Extend from the hip! 33:28 Pushing your feet into the ground. 36:22 The “one-and” drill for cadence. 37:53 Improving form, being present, psycho-emotional factors in running. 45:25 Running form indicators. 49:16 When the going gets tough, “oh my word” moments. 53:08 Helping Taylor Knibb (US Triathlete), neural tension. 59:14 Innerunner resources 1:02:10 Reframing and changing mindset, to change the way you run. 1:04:39 Further triathlete training experiences. What’s the long game? 1:07:37 Backwards walking; guidance, injury rehab and avoidance. 1:13:38 Marianne Williamson’s poem, believing and accepting talent. 1:18:56 How to master the Awesomiser 1:21:49 Find out more about Lawrence 1:21:27 Closing thoughts; feeling, creative expression, online presence.  
    LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED
    Website: http://www.innerunner.com/ (How to Master) The Awesomiser: http://tinyurl.com/Awesomiser  Dan Lierberman: http://heb.fas.harvard.edu/people/daniel-e-lieberman Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being (book) ~ http://amzn.to/3S2kIAM Thomas Myers and anatomy trains: http://www.anatomytrains.com/about-us/ Poem by Marianne Williamson: https://bit.ly/47i2rDC   
    Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.
     
    FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LAWRENCE HERE:
    Website: https://www.innerunner.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawrencevanlingen/   
    YOU CAN FIND ME, COACH FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: 
    Our Personal Best Coaching Program: www.pbprogram.com Free Weekly Newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/florisgierman  Strava: strava.com/athletes/1329785 Instagram: instagram.com/florisgierman Website: extramilest.com Website: pathprojects.com Podcast: extramilest.com/podcast/  
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    ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.
     
    More info about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com. 
     
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    • 1 hr 26 min
    #79: 80/20 Training to Race Faster, Round 2. Matt Fitzgerald and Ryan Whited

    #79: 80/20 Training to Race Faster, Round 2. Matt Fitzgerald and Ryan Whited

    Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://drinklmnt.com/flo to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Today a follow up conversation about 80/20 running, low heart rate training, high intensity running and pain management. Matt Fitzgerald is an acclaimed endurance sports author, coach, and nutritionist. His many books include 80/20 Running, The Comeback Quotient, and On Pace. Ryan Whited is a personal trainer, an elite climber, and the founder of Paragon Athletics Gym.
     
    Matt and Ryan co-authored a new book titled - Pain and Performance, with several eye opening learnings and takeaways.
     
    Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/mZNVcdV6u2g 
     

     
    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 80/20 Training Fundamentals  04:17 Welcome Matt and Ryan! 08:21 The challenge of slowing down training pace (Matt) 13:04 Zero-high-intensity vs. 80/20 Training (Matt)  15:39 Active strategies for managing pain in training (Ryan) 22:06 Floris’ Berlin Marathon calf issue: rest vs. active preparation (Ryan) 28:51 Pain and damage are not necessarily equal (Ryan) 29:06 Floris’ “Back story” how pain can surprise you and bias confirmed (Ryan) 31:51 Discomfort on raceday and mindset (Ryan and Matt) 35:10 High-intesity training: 100% vs. 90% (Floris) 43:28 The expectation of pain (Matt) 45:55 Contributory lifestyle and belief factors to pain (Floris and Ryan) 50:54 Smiling in the pain cave, mantras (Ryan and Matt) 53:08 Find out about Ryan and Matt’s book, and them! 54:55 Recommendations for athletes to improve  
    LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED
    Pain & Performance (book) - by Ryan Whited and Matt Fitzgerald ~ https://amzn.to/474hTmK 80/20 Running: Run Stronger and Race Faster By Training Slower (book) ~ https://amzn.to/3GHvO7s The Comeback Quotient (book) by Matt Fitzgerald ~ https://amzn.to/3v5iJCy On Pace: Discover How to Run Every Race at Your Real Limit (book) ~ https://amzn.to/3RR7Mh1 Arthur Lydiard ~ https://www.lydiardfoundation.org/ourhistory Dr. Phil Maffetone ~ https://philmaffetone.com/ Everything Is Figureoutable (book) by Marie Forleo ~ https://amzn.to/3GSjth0  
    Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.
     
    FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MATT HERE:
    Website ~ https://mattfitzgerald.org/ 80/20 Endurance ~ https://www.8020endurance.com/  Dream Run Camp ~ https://dreamruncamp.com/   
    FIND OUT MORE ABOUT RYAN HERE:
    Paragon Athletics gym ~ https://paragonathletics.com/ Bio ~ https://paragonathletics.com/personaltraining  
    YOU CAN FIND ME, COACH FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: 
    Our Personal Best Coaching Program: www.pbprogram.com Free Weekly Newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/florisgierman  Strava: strava.com/athletes/1329785 Instagram: instagram.com/florisgierman Website: extramilest.com Website: pathprojects.com Podcast: extramilest.com/podcast/  
    Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.
     
    ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.
     
    More info about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com. 
     
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    • 58 min

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