The Extramilest Podcast

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow     Rachel Entrekin is a beast of an athlete in the best way possible. This year she became the first overall winner of the Cocodona 250 mile race, beating all men and women in 56 hours and 9 minutes! Rachel joins the show to share advice to recreational runners a...

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at: http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow   Ian Sharman improved his marathon time from a 3:40 to a 2:21 at age 43. He has completed over 250 marathons and ultramarathons. He shares the simple training shifts for his biggest breakthroughs and the mindset behind long-term improvement. Watch the full video...

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at  http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow   Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel talks about the mental side of running, how to train your mind, quiet negative self-talk, recover smarter, and stop letting fear of the unknown hold back your running.   Watch the full video on YouTube   Topics covered: 0:00...

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow   Katja shares the lessons how she went from a complete beginner to an experienced runner, how low heart rate training became a game changer, and ways to reach breakthroughs in your running and life.   Watch the full video on YouTube     Chapters: 0:00 — From Couc...

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Thanks to Heavenly Heat Saunas for sponsoring this video! Get 6% off your sauna with code FLO at https://www.heavenlyheatsaunas.com/discount/FLO   Jakob Ingebrigtsen is an Olympic and multi-time world champion and one of the greatest  middle-distance runners of his generation. In this episode he shares how he builds confidence, why consistency beats motivation, how the Norwegian double-threshold s...

Thanks to Somnus Lab and Heavenly Heat Saunas for sponsoring this video! Get 10% off your Cooling Sleep System with code FLO at https://somnuslab.com | Get 6% off your sauna with code FLO at https://www.heavenlyheatsaunas.com/discount/FLO   At 58 years old, Albert Shank is still running strong, climbing mountains, and proving that your best running years don't have to be behind you. Coach Albert s...

Thanks to Heavenly Heat Saunas and Somnos Lab for sponsoring this video! Get 6% off your sauna with code FLO at  https://www.heavenlyheatsaunas.com/discount/FLO   | Get 10% off your Cooling Sleep System with code FLO at  https://somnuslab.com . Sarah Hall is one of the fastest American marathon runners in history, running 2:20 in her late 30s and continuing to compete at an elite level into her 40...

Thanks to Heavenly Heat Saunas and Somnos Lab for sponsoring this video! Get 6% off your sauna with code FLO at https://www.heavenlyheatsaunas.com/discount/FLO   | Get 10% off your Cooling Sleep System with code FLO at https://somnuslab.com . Ryan Hall is the first American to run a Sub 2:05 marathon. After retiring from pro running, Ryan took up weightlifting & running coaching. In round 2 of our...

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video. Get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/flo   Kerry Ward and I discuss what really holds runners back and how to push through it. Kerry shares powerful stories from his races, lessons on saying yes to new challenges, and why the hard moments are actually the ones that matter most. For those who've ever struggled to stay consistent...

Thanks to Bear Mattress for sponsoring this video. Get 40% off your Bear mattress at https://www.bearmattress.com/floris using code Floris. Another incredible episode with Coach Scott Johnston. He is back for Round 2 after our first episode reached over 140,000 YouTube views in just a few weeks. We dive deeper into Zone 2 training, common mistakes runners make, VO₂ max myths, recovery, and how to...

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video. Get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO This is one of my favorite podcast episodes I've ever recorded. Scott Johnston is an established coach and co-author of the book Training for the Uphill Athlete. We dive into aerobic development, thresholds, Zone 2 training, and how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.   ...

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video. Get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO This episode focuses on simple, practical tools to reduce stress in daily life, stay calm, and run with more presence. We talk breathing, awareness, mindset, and race-day nerves, and how relaxing on purpose can actually improve performance and enjoyment. Dr. Kasim, a member of our Person...

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO for your free sample pack. Jeff Pelletier shares mental strategies that work for any distance, from 5Ks to marathons to ultras. We explore how to push through low points, problem-solve when things go wrong, and why the hardest moments often become the most meaningful.   Watch this full video on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/I...

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Susan Bayes is a passionate runner and advocate for finding joy in the sport. At 56 years old and a mother of three, Susan shares her inspiring journey from starting with Couch to 5K to achieving marathon success. She shares training strategies, community support, and the men...

My new book Running Breakthroughs is available now as audiobook, authographed book and eBook at  https://florisgierman.com . It's a summary of 10 years podcasting lessons, takeaways from coaching thousands of athletes and my own breakthroughs in running and life.     Today Round 5 with Dr. Maffetone on The Extramilest Show. Overtraining is one of the most common reasons runners plateau, burn out,...

Today one of the most vulnerable, challenging, and meaningful videos I've ever made... A deep dive into how you can experience breakthroughs in your running and life.   This episode is different than usual. It's a presentation I recorded while trying to run a Sub 3 hour marathon and let's just say, not everything always goes exactly according to plan. It's how we respond to these situations that m...

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. "I was in absolutely no shape to do any running. It was brutal. I could barely hang on for 20, 25 minutes of just walking at a decent clip." - Chris Neil Chris Neal went from overweight and barely able to walk 25 minutes on a treadmill at age 50, to completing 19 marathons in...

Round 1 with movement specialist Lawrence van Lingen changed thousands of runners' lives. In this new conversation, we explore how runners get unstuck, how breath creates instant change, and how elite performers use awareness and play to find breakthroughs.    Lawrence wrote an incredible foreword for m y new book Running Breakthroughs that just  launched. It's available as audiobook, hardcover, p...

My new book Running Breakthroughs just launched and is available as audiobook, hardcover, paperback and ebook. Get incredible Book Launch Bonuses when you order now at  https://florisgierman.com I sat down with my sister Janneke to reflect on her journey from being injury-prone and inconsistent to running her first marathon with a 5 minute negative split in 3:53 (1:59 first half, 1:54 second half)...

Very excited to announce that my new book Running Breakthroughs is available now as audiobook, hardcover, paperback and ebook. Get incredible Book Launch Bonuses when you order now at  https://florisgierman.com ! Getting your heart rate zones wrong can stall progress or worse, lead to burnout and injury. In this video, I walk you step-by-step through 6 ways to set your HR zones correctly, who it's...

Lewis Wu is one of my running training partners and someone I've shared many trail adventures with: long climbs, heat, altitude, fatigue, and plenty of laughs. As the CEO of COROS, he didn't fall in love with running right away; it was data, curiosity, and steady progress that drew him in. From those first "boring" miles to recently finishing a brutal 100K, Lewis has built endurance with patience,...

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. What if your limits aren't real and your best running is still ahead? PB coaches Amelia Vrabel, Scott Frye and I break down the mindset shift that unlocks progress. We talk practical ways to train smarter and build confidence step by step, so you can surprise yourself on race...

Thanks to Function Health for sponsoring this video! Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/FLORIS or use the code FLORIS100 to take control of your health. In this episode, we sit down with biomechanics expert and author Jay Dicharry to explore smarter ways for runners to train, recover, and stay injury-free. From building stronger bones and tendons to using mobility tools and managing training loa...

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to  https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO   to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Sean Lee started running at 45 and has since accomplished what most athletes half his age only dream of: 17 marathons with a 2:54 PR, 2 Ironmans, and 25 ultras including UTMB, Badwater 135, and AC 100. We dive into his decade-long journey, exploring lessons from early mist...