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The Extramilest Podcast#104: How Changing Your Mindset Helps Crush Your Runs | With Alex HutchinsonAuthor and endurance expert Alex Hutchinson discusses the mental side of running, the power of exploration, and what it really means to train smart. From controlling our inner dialog to embracing discomfort, we dive into practical tips to become a stronger, more resilient athlete. Thanks to Function Health for sponsoring this video! Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/FLORIS and use gift code FLORIS100. The first 1000 users to use my code get a $100 credit towards their membership! Learn more about the Personal Best Running Coaching Program at https://www.pbprogram.com/ ...2025-07-181h 06

The Extramilest Podcast#100: 8 Life-Changing Lessons with Running Coach Floris GiermanEpisode #100 and reaching 100K YouTube Subscribers, this is a very special episode to me. Over the past decade of creating videos, logging thousands of miles, and having conversations with Olympic champions, renowned coaches, and passionate everyday runners, I've gathered the most meaningful insights that shaped my journey. Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L5JMk05VLQU CHAPTERS 0:00 – 10 years of lessons learned 0:43 – Lesson 1: Lean Into Discomfort, Repeat, and Keep Going 3:38 – Lesson 2: Keep Showing Up as Your True Authentic Self 5:29 – Lesson 3: You’re Not the Only One Struggling 6:55 – Lesson 4: Don’t Overdo I...2025-05-1621 min

The Extramilest Podcast#96: How Eric Floberg Cut 86 Minutes – 3:59 to 2:33 MarathonThanks to Function Health for sponsoring this video! Try Function and skip the waitlist using my link https://www.functionhealth.com/FLORIS Eric Floberg shares how he improved by 86 minutes in his marathon time. He is a dedicated marathoner, content creator, and father of four. We dive into race pacing and fueling strategies to incorporating strength training and balancing high-mileage training with family life. Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TBCA51syFmk CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Marathon journey, race strategies, and training evolution 0:58 - Who is E...2025-02-271h 08

Relaxed Running#254 - Floris Gierman | MAF Method, Zone 2 Training and Being Flexible with Your Training ProgramFloris Gierman hosts The Extramilest Show, a podcast where he interviews world-class athletes, coaches, and experts to explore strategies for running faster, training smarter, and living healthier. He co-founded PATH Projects, a high-quality running apparel brand focused on comfort and performance. His training philosophy emphasizes low heart-rate training (based on the MAF method), consistent long-term progress, and balancing physical and mental health. Floris is passionate about helping runners of all levels achieve their personal bests while enjoying the journey.EPISODE CHAPTERS:00:00 The Journey of Running and Content Creation05:55 Navigating the Balance of Quality and...2024-12-0558 min

The Extramilest Podcast#89: How Andy Qualified for Boston: 4:12 to 3:26 with Low HR TrainingThanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. Andy Wheatcroft’s path to the Boston Marathon was a decade-long journey from self-described “unfit tub of blubber” to Boston Qualifier. Through low heart rate training, patience, and a relentless focus—especially after the 2013 bombing—Andy’s story offers lessons for runners everywhere. Andy (57 years old) is a member of our Personal Best Running Coaching Program. If you'd like to learn more, check https://www.PBprogram.com Watch this full v...2024-10-291h 11

The Extramilest Podcast#88: Courtney Dauwalter's Advice to Improve Your RunningThanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. In this episode I chat with one of the greatest ultra runners of all time, Courtney Dauwalter. Known for her unmatched endurance, grit, and pure joy for the sport, Courtney shares insights from her incredible journey, including winning the Western States 100, Hardrock 100, and UTMB—all within nine weeks. We dive deep into her approach to training, balancing ambition with rest, and how to embrace discomfort while keeping it fun. If you'd like to lear...2024-10-0157 min

The Extramilest Podcast#87: How to Sleep Better, Starting Today | Matteo FranceschettiThanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Matteo Franceschetti, is the co-founder and CEO of Eight Sleep. In this episode discover how to sleep like a pro. Matteo shares tips and protocols to help you sleep deeper and wake up refreshed. These insights that can transform your nights and boost your training, racing and daily life! If you'd like to learn more about my Personal Best Running coaching program, check https://www.PBprogram.com/ W...2024-08-3050 min

The Extramilest Podcast#86: Floris Gierman Solo Episode | Powerful Lessons for Improving Training, Racing & Life.Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Host Floris Gierman gives a personal update on his training, racing, and life over the past 12 months, with a reset after completing the 6 World Major Marathons. He shares his insights, experiences, lessons learned and next steps from here. 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://youtu.be/z4gTLScpR48 ...2024-07-3047 min

The Extramilest PodcastFrom 3:51 to 3:24 Marathon, Training and Racing Tips by John BThanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. John Birtchet-Sharpe is a 55 year old runner and member of our Personal Best Running Coaching Program. Over the past 5 years he has improved from being overweight and out of shape, to running personal best times of 20 minutes and even qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you'd like to learn more about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program, check https://www.PBprogram.com/ Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu...2024-06-301h 07

Choose to EndureTalking 'Bout a Revolution: PATH Projects' Cutting-Edge Running & Lifestyle Apparel w/CEO Scott Bailey and Co-Founder Floris Gierman.Ever wondered what it takes to disrupt an industry and create the perfect running and lifestyle gear? On this episode of Choose to Endure, we bring you an exclusive conversation with CEO Scott Bailey and Co-Founder Floris Gierman, two of the driving forces behind PATH Projects apparel company. Frustrated by the lack of quality running shorts, Scott took matters into his own hands to design gear built specifically for ultra runners. Learn about their journey and evolution, their meticulous attention to detail, and the sustainable design philosophy that fuels PATH Projects, ensuring every piece of apparel meets both the high...2024-06-1450 min

The Extramilest Podcast#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 http...2024-05-231h 02

The Extramilest Podcast#83: Kipchoge’s Top Running Tips for Athletes of All LevelsThere 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 M...2024-05-2102 min

The Extramilest Podcast#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 progr...2024-04-271h 00

The Extramilest Podcast#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 the...2024-02-2852 min

The Extramilest Podcast#80: Transform Your Running, with Lawrence van LingenThis 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 mo...2023-12-311h 26

The Extramilest Podcast#79: 80/20 Training to Race Faster, Round 2. Matt Fitzgerald and Ryan WhitedThanks 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 take...2023-12-2058 min

The Extramilest Podcast#78: Transform Your Runs, Join a Crew, with Liam LonsdaleThanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://drinklmnt.com/flo to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Liam Lonsdale is a professional photographer, trail runner and father of 2 young kids. He is sponsored athlete by brands like Speedland footwear and PATH projects and he is one of the main guys behind The Bandits, a running crew in Oakland, California. We talk about advise for runners looking to connect more with others, how to find a running crew near you, or how to start one. We cover runn...2023-11-301h 00

The Extramilest Podcast#77: Runners 50+ Unlock Your Running Potential with Jennifer KellettThanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://drinklmnt.com/flo to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Jennifer Kellett absolutely crushes the age group divisions. For example, she ran a half marathon in 1:37:31 and broke the Australian 65-69 age category record and at the time was only 2 seconds off the World Record. It wasn't until her early 60s that she made running her primary sport. Jennifer is a member of our Personal Best Running Coaching Program, more info at https://www.pbprogram.com/ Watch the full vide...2023-11-1853 min

The Extramilest Podcast#76: Avoid These 9 Running Mistakes, with Floris Gierman, Amelia Vrabel and Ben EduseiThanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://drinklmnt.com/flo to get your free sample pack with any purchase. In this episode, three running coaches from The Personal Best Program, Floris Gierman, Amelia Vrabel and Ben Edusei reflect on running mistakes they have made, and common mistakes they see other athletes make. We discuss how to avoid these mistakes and set yourself up for success in training, racing and daily life. Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vFfOTnN765Q CHAPTERS: 0...2023-10-291h 15

The Extramilest Podcast#75: Massive Running Improvements, 5:00 to 3:47 Marathon, with Todd MarentetteThanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://drinklmnt.com/flo to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Todd Marentette is a 46-year-old athlete from Ontario, Canada. He went from around 250 lbs/113kg, to finishing 12 marathons. We discuss low heart rate training and his race lessons learned. Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/05QUrjPVN6Q CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 02:36 How Todd got into running 06:33 Learning patience and looking after your feet! 12:28 Fundamentals for non-elite runners, Todd’s routine. 16:43 Challenges and benefits with low heart rate...2023-10-131h 08

The Extramilest Podcast#74: Breathing Hacks To Supercharge Your Performance, with Kasper van der MeulenThanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Visit https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get your free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Kasper van der Meulen is a renowned author, speaker, and expert in the fields of human performance, mindfulness, and breathwork. He has worked with many elite athletes, special operators and other high performers. Watch this full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sY46A5AIhzs CHAPTERS 00:00 Breathing techniques to improve your running 03:45 The power of the breath. Kasper’s journey to getting the wo...2023-09-301h 11

The Extramilest Podcast#73: Mental Health Struggles Of Athletes: Coping Strategies for Success Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Jennifer Schmidt helps active people navigate their mental health challenges towards wellness. She is a Recreation Therapist and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, taking athletes mental health beyond exercise. Watch this full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SrG9dn2ADp0 CHAPTERS: 00:00 how your sport performance can improve significantly 03:06 how Jen became a mental health coach for athletes 05:15 how mental health starts in the body 06:54 recognizing mental heal...2023-09-151h 07

The Extramilest Podcast#72: Training Like A Hybrid Athlete, Running & Strength Training with Matt ChoiMatt Choi is a Korean / American Hybrid Athlete, combining strength and endurance. He is also an entrepreneur and content creator, with a large audience on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. We discuss how he structures his training as a hybrid athlete, mistakes he sees many athletes make in training and how to set yourself up for long term success in training, racing and every day life. Thanks to PATH projects and LMNT for sponsoring this video! Visit https://pathprojects.com/FLO to get 10% off your order of PATH projects running gear. Visit https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get you...2023-08-311h 11

The Extramilest Podcast#71: How to Balance Running & Life: Tips for Non-Elite RunnersKyle Whalum, is a non-elite ultra runner and bass player for Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry and The Voice. We discuss MAF low heart rate training, quitting alcohol, meditation and mental health. Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Visit https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get your free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Watch this full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/giMsbYHvimE CHAPTERS: 0:00 How to enjoy your running practice 3:00 Sponsor LMNT 4:35 How Kyle got into meditation out of necessity 13:40 How to get i...2023-07-301h 13

The Extramilest Podcast#70: Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Training, with Marco AltiniHeart Rate Variability (HRV) provides insights to help you quantify stress, better balance training and lifestyle, and improve performance. Marco Altini (PhD, MSc) has 50 publications+ and a few patents at the intersection between technology, health, and performance. He is the founder of HRV4Training (Heart Rate Variability), an app I use daily. He is also a data science advisor at Oura; a wearable ring and app to optimize how you sleep, workout and recover. He is also a strong non-elite runner! Watch this full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vvtU_IK8...2023-07-251h 01

The Extramilest Podcast#69: MAF Low Heart Rate Success with Maria Lurenda WestergaardThanks to LMNT for sponsoring this episode! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Maria Lurenda Westergaard is a runner, a Doctor of Medicine and member of our Personal Best Program. She shares her success with low heart rate training and improved health. Watch this full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i5TmvBfJp-Y CHAPTERS: 00:00 Compare to yourself 02:38 Sponsor: LMNT 03:50 Welcome Maria! Running and background. 05:34 Relocating to Europe from the P...2023-07-141h 21

The Extramilest Podcast#68: Dr Maffetone on Training Your BrainThanks to PATH projects and LMNT for sponsoring this video! Visit https://pathprojects.com/FLO to get 10% off your order of PATH projects running gear. Visit https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get your free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Dr Maffetone is a physician, athletic coach, and best-selling health and fitness author. He is also a singer-songwriter and music producer. We discuss his new book B-Sharp and how to train your brain for optimal health and athletic performance. I have learned so much from him over the years to optimize our health and fitness i...2023-06-301h 22

The Extramilest Podcast#67: Low Heart Rate Training Guide 2023, with Floris GiermanLow heart rate training can work well for athletes of all levels (and ages), from beginners to advanced. In the episode we take a deep dive into Low Heart Rate Training with a detailed guide and cover: 1. What is low heart rate training? / Why? 2. How to train with a low heart rate? 3. How to overcome frustrations / challenges with low HR training? 4. The 10 common mistakes with low HR training 5. How much zone 2 training is right for you? 6. W...2023-06-1738 min

The Extramilest Podcast#66: Run Longer, Go Further! With Chris Hauth Thanks to LMNT and HVMN for sponsoring this video! Visit https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get your free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Visit https://hvmn.com/FLO to save 20% off your order of Ketone IQ. Chris Hauth is a two-time Olympian, former professional triathlete, ultra-runner and one of the world’s most respected endurance and ultra-endurance coaches. He is the founder of AIMP Coaching, which unlocks the best version of people through endurance experiences. Watch this full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cgi-WvN7LWQ 2023-05-261h 15

The Extramilest Podcast#65: How to start running when you're out of shape? With Slow AF Runner Martinus EvansThanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Visit https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get your free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Martinus Evans is the founder of the Slow AF Run Club, a marathon runner, coach and author. We talk about the back of the pack runners, size inclusivity, mindset and ways to improve your running and health. Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NB3iz98sCmU CHAPTERS: 0:00 Finding strength in slowness 3:36 Welcome Martinus! 4:12 Doctor, I can run a marathon. 7:05 Who is this sport of run...2023-05-1257 min

The Extramilest Podcast#64: Beat The Wall! Race Day Nutrition with Andy BlowAndy Blow is one of the first people I call if I want to nerd out about optimizing my nutrition and hydration for training and racing. Andy is a Sports Scientist and the co-founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration. Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_8Xt5cfHRLg CHAPTERS 00:00 avoid this race nutrition mistake 01:53 welcome Andy! 02:41 other common mistakes with fueling 02:26 race distance, intensity and carb intake 08:25 digestive system, tolerance 13:06 development of energy gels 16:47 cramp! 21:47 science of sweat 26:29 electrolyte deficiency 29:50 online electrolyte calculator 31:22 weather conditions and nutrition intake 34:52 gel consistency and fl 2023-04-2856 min

The Extramilest Podcast#63: MAF low heart rate training with 2:44 marathoner Wissam KheirThanks to PATH projects and LMNT for sponsoring this video! Visit https://pathprojects.com/FLO to get 10% off any purchase of PATH projects running gear. Visit https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get your free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Wissam Kheir has 5 years of MAF low heart rate training experience. We talk about health and race improvements through MAF low HR training and the important psychological aspects of goal setting, self-actualization and building the aerobic base. Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ZyhGgYp3D1I ...2023-04-141h 22

The Extramilest Podcast#62: Kate's Incredible Running Transformation, How She Did ItThanks to LMNT and HVMN for sponsoring this video! Visit https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get your free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Visit https://hvmn.com/FLO to save 20% off your order of Ketone IQ. Kate Martini Freeman improved from a 4:59 marathon to a 2:58 marathon. She is an endurance athlete, running coach & mother of 2 young kids. Kate and her husband Jimmy coached me when I started running and I've learned a lot from her over the years. Watch this full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y_vmzyPpsgU C...2023-03-311h 01

Trail Runner NationThe Extramilest Show Hosted by Floris GiermanFloris Gierman, a close friend of ours, invited us to join him on his show to discuss our insights from conducting 615 podcast episodes featuring remarkable guests. It was a delightful experience, and we thought it would be beneficial to share this episode with you. You can find Floris Gierman's podcast, The Extramilest Show, and his YouTube channel, where he interviews top-notch athletes, coaches, and health professionals, discussing ways to enhance your running abilities, health, and happiness. Be sure to check out his website to find additional content including blog post, his "Personal Best" training program, and other r...2023-03-231h 20

The Extramilest Podcast#61: Trail Running Wisdom, With Trail Runner Nation Scott & DonA conversation with my friends Scott Warr and Don Freeman, hosts of the Trail Runner Nation podcast. TRN is trail running's #1 podcast in the world, with more than 600 episodes recorded. We break down the barriers for road runners to get into trail running and advice on how to improve as a trail runner and ultra runner. Watch the full YouTube interview at: https://youtu.be/2k9O2DF5c4Y CHAPTERS 00:00 Intros 3:56 Welcome Scott and Don! About Trail Runner Nation. 8:22 Starting out running, transition to trail 14:42 Early lessons in trail ru...2023-03-171h 13

The Extramilest Podcast#60: Running on Ketones and Carbs, with Michael BrandtThanks to H.V.M.N. for sponsoring this video! Head to https://hvmn.com/FLO to save 20% off your order of Ketone IQ. Michael Brandt is a 2:42 marathoner and the Co-Founder & CEO of Health Via Modern Nutrition H.V.M.N. We discuss drinkable Ketone-IQ shots, how to optimize your energy levels, innovations in the keto space, and more! Watch the full YouTube interview at: https://youtu.be/4xAgnVfCZhc 🚨BIG GIVEAWAY!! Win a pair of running shoes of your choice (up to $300 value). To enter, subscribe to my YouTube channel & comment...2023-03-031h 19

The Extramilest Podcast#59: How To Crush Your Running Goals, With Coach Jimmy Dean FreemanThis is one of my favorite interviews I’ve ever done. Jimmy Dean Freeman and his wife Kate Martini Freeman were my first running coaches in 2013 and 2014. Combined they have coached more than 2000 athletes over the past 20 years, over all distances from 5k, 10k and half marathon, to full marathon and ultra distances. Watch the full YouTube interview at: https://youtu.be/9MB2HII200w CHAPTERS 0:00 start video 8:30 Jimmy’s background as a runner, his first 10K event at 9 years old. 12:35 Favorite; track, treadmill, trail, road? 15:30 Jimmy’s coaching history 19:00 Process orientation vs. out...2023-02-171h 20

The Extramilest Podcast#58: How to run healthy & strong, with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella (2:24 marathoner)Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Dr. Mark Cucuzzella has a marathon PB of 2 hours 24 minutes and ran Boston 30 times. He is a doctor, an author and professor of family medicine at West Virginia School of Medicine. He is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Airforce Reserves, designing programs to reduce running injuries in military personnel. Watch the full YouTube interview at https://youtu.be/C8rxNRDPMCI CHAPTERS: 03:23 the roots and growth of low heart rate training 12:41 learning from the be...2023-02-031h 15

The Extramilest Podcast#57: How to Improve As A Runner, 4:53 to 3:33 Marathon at age 63, with Andrea Hudson | MAF Training Andrea Hudson is a 63 year old runner and family nurse practitioner. In this conversation we discuss how she was able to bring her marathon times down from close to 5 hours to a new PB of 3:33, at the 2022 Berlin Marathon. Andrea has been a member of our Personal Best running coaching program since 2020. To find out more about our running coaching program, go to PBprogram.com Watch the full video on my YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/LC3Y64lK1TI I hop...2022-12-2057 min

The Extramilest Podcast#56: Massive Running Improvements, 3:34 to 2:27 Marathon with Gareth King | MAF TrainingI’m giving away 15 prizes, worth more than $1000+ in total, such as $100 gift cards for my favorite running clothing at PATHprojects.com and memberships to my Running Coaching Program at PBprogram.com To enter the contest, visit PATHprojects.com/FLO. . Gareth King is a 42 year old endurance athlete from Northern Ireland. He has had an incredibly impressive running journey so far, using MAF Training fundamentals. For example, going from a 3:34 to a 2:27 marathon. We discuss his training and racing journey with lessons learned and advice for other runners looking to improve. . Wat...2022-12-081h 18

The Extramilest Podcast#55: Race Faster By Training Slower, with 2:49 Marathoner Astrid Feyer | MAF TrainingThanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Astrid Feyer is a 47-year-old mother of two, currently living in Australia. She has experienced her fair share of injuries and discovered MAF low heart rate training, as a way to ease back into training and gradually increase training volume. In 2020, she joined my Personal Best running coaching program (https://www.pbprogram.com/) and it has been really exciting to follow her running journey over the last few years. At the recent London Marathon, Astrid r...2022-11-2857 min

The Extramilest Podcast#54: Ryan Hall on Strength Training for RunnersThanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Ryan Hall is the fastest American to run a marathon in 2:04:58 and half marathon in 59:43. After retiring from pro running, Ryan took up weightlifting & running coaching. Watch the full YouTube interview at https://youtu.be/5EugD_uoBzw CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro Ryan Hall 2:59 Finding running as a kid 6:27 Running coaching 7:22 Ryan's own training 11:37 Strength training for runners 18:45 Nutrition and strength for runners 22:02 Consistency, avoiding injury 23:50 Mobility for running 26:12 Run Free training program 33:43 The carbon-plated running shoe 35:22 Gra...2022-11-221h 04

The Extramilest Podcast#53: Nutrition for Runners, CGM & Optimizing Health | Kara Collier from NutrisenseKara Collier from Nutrisense about Nutrition For Runners, Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and Optimizing Health. Watch the full YouTube interview at https://youtu.be/Rhn0HMXy-bM Brought to you by PATH projects running apparel https://pathprojects.com/ and my Personal Best running coaching program https://www.pbprogram.com/. If you’d like to try NutriSense, the code EXTRAMILEST25 will give you $25 off the first month. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1 (Kara Collier) 1:07 Intro 2 (Floris) 3:34 What is a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)? 6:25 Individual experiences with food 9:27 Normal range to be in, for non-diabetics 11:16 Heart Rate t...2022-11-031h 01

The Extramilest Podcast#52: Kilian Jornet Round 2, Training Advice & UTMB LessonsThis is my 2nd interview with Kilian Jornet, the greatest mountain and ultra runner of all time. We discuss ways for athletes to improve in training & racing, recovery, nutrition and UTMB 2022. Full YouTube interview: https://youtu.be/cU7cNo7ZwUk Chapters: 0:00 Start 3:42 Recovery from UTMB 5:42 Kilian’s thoughts on recovery tools 7:10 Sleep and rest 8:32 Does Kilian work with a physical therapist or chiropractor? 9:41 UTMB - how Kilian felt going into race day 14:10 Does Kilian still experience race day nerves? 17:21 Kilian’s UTMB race strategy 19:50 UTMB heart rate data Kilian 21:15 Running the first 60km with Jim Walmsley 22:30 Kilian’s HR going to...2022-09-091h 01

The Drop105 | Floris Gierman, Path ProjectsYou know we love versatile running gear, and Path Projects may be the most versatile of all. We talk to co-founder Floris Gierman about carving out a niche within the run industry, hosting The Extramilest podcast, heart rate training for running, how individual sports shaped us, and more. This was such a nice and chill conversation, we hope you enjoy it. Check out Path Projects: https://bit.ly/SHOP-PATH-PROJECTS-2022 Listen to The Extramilest podcast: https://spoti.fi/3pWB273 Learn more about The Extramilest training program: https://extramilest.com/ This episode is sponsored by In...2022-09-022h 07

The Extramilest Podcast#51: Kilian Jornet's Advice to Improve Your RunningKilian Jornet is the greatest mountain and ultra runner of all time. We discuss how runners of all levels can improve in training and racing. This applies to trail, ultra, mountain and road running. Full YouTube interview: https://youtu.be/OJZO-t6O5Bk Chapters: 0:00 Intro Kilian Jornet 3:28 How Kilian trains to prep for races 5:45 Two a day workouts 6:58 How Kilian measures training intensity 10:15 Intensity zones after cardiac drift 13:13 Mistakes many runners make with training intensity 18:15 How Kilian tracks his training, with volume, terrain and intensity 20:18 Altitude training, with lower blood oxygen levels 22:25 T...2022-08-0257 min

The Extramilest Podcast#50: Dr. Stephen Seiler on 80/20 Training“You don’t have to go that hard every day in training with the high intensity sessions. You’re building the cake, but racing is eating the cake. You have to balance that. If you eat the cake too much, then you’re going to be in trouble…" - Stephen Seiler PhD Video version of this interview. Dr. Stephen Seiler (Twitter) is a well known Exercise Physiologist, located in Norway. You might have heard of the 80/20 rule of endurance training, meaning performing 80% of your workouts at a low intensity and 20% at a higher intensity. Professor Stephen Seil...2021-12-231h 22

The Extramilest Podcast#49: From 3:59 Marathon To 2:34, with Danny HuibregtseDanny Huibregtse from The Netherlands, improved his marathon times from a 3:59 to a 2:34, using heart rate training. In his last marathon alone he ran a 34 minute PB from 3:08 down to 2:34, that’s incredible!! We discuss his approach to training and racing, how he improved so much and recommendations for other athletes looking to improve. Danny and I first connected the summer of 2019. Danny has been a part of our Personal Best Training Program and it has been really exciting to follow his training and racing progress over time. Our Personal Best Program is a running coaching program and we often focus on...2021-12-141h 12

The Extramilest Podcast#48: Achieve Your Goals, with Sally McRae Sally McRae is a professional ultra/mountain runner. This summer she won the Toughest Footrace on the Planet, Badwater 135 miler. She is one of the most real, inspiring and positive people I have ever met. Sally is a trainer, coach, and mother of two active kids. She is sponsored by Nike, COROS, Leki, Spring Energy, UltrAspire, Igloo, Sidekick, and LyveCap. We discuss mental training, pushing the limits, work / life balance, Badwater 135, strength training and more! YouTube video of this interview: https://youtu.be/eXoL5f_Gf1g Chapters: 0:00 Intro Sally McRae 4:15 Sally’s athletic background 6:23 Dealing with her moms death at age 17 8...2021-11-201h 14

The Extramilest Podcast#47: Eliud Kipchoge's Advice to Improve Your Running, For Non-ElitesEliud Kipchoge is the greatest marathoner of all time. He is the marathon world record holder and only person to ever break the 2 hour barrier for the marathon. This episode is not available in podcast format, and can only be found on my YouTube channel in video format https://youtu.be/7E6TNeoOC3Y The reason is that this episode is subtitled for clarity and also includes lots of visuals, photos, videos, screenshots. Last week I had the honor to sit down twice with Eliud, once on Zoom and once in Eugene, Oregon. He was fresh off his 2nd Gold Medal...2021-08-2801 min

Run with FitpageEp 25: Floris Gierman On Using The Maffetone Method To Run FasterFor the 25th episode of Run With Fitpage, we were joined by Floris Gierman.Floris Gierman is an established endurance athlete and a coach. He barely survived his first marathon. However, over time and with the right training, he improved by self-experimenting.In this podcast episode, Floris talks about improving the running performance using the maffetone method with our Founder and host, Vikas Singh.Episode Summary:00:00 - About the 25th episode01:41 - Welcome Floris Gierman to the show!01:50 - More about Floris - how did the athletic journey start?12:05...2021-08-1253 min

The Extramilest Podcast#46: MAF Training and Longevity with Ben Edusei Ben Edusei is a close friend from New Zealand. He is a mobility, Strength & Conditioning and running coach. We have really gotten to know each other very well over the past 18 months, when we talk 1 on 1 about a variety of topics. Ben is also one of our coaches in our Personal Best Training Program, where he has created several follow along workout routines. He is a father, ex-elite footballer, speaker and a strong runner, with a half marathon PB of 1:27 so far. 2021-07-261h 11

The Extramilest Podcast#45: From Paralyzed to Running a Fast Marathon, with Ash LewisAsh Lewis, 37 from Jersey UK, has an incredibly inspiring story to share about overcoming challenges. At age 28 he had a staph infection that resulted in being paralyzed from his waist down. This spinal injury resulted that he was in a wheelchair and had to completely learn how to walk again. Fast forward 9 years and Ash just completed his 2nd marathon in 3 hours and 7 minutes. We discuss Ash’s running journey, his experiences with MAF low heart rate training and great advice to those experiencing challenges in training, racing and life. YOU CAN FIND ASH LEWIS: Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/56...2021-06-2256 min

Big Ass Runner Trail Running PodcastHeart Rate Training (feat. Floris Gierman) & Timmy Time ReturnsGet some amazing insight on building your base using heart rate training with special guest, Floris Gierman, ultra runner and head of marketing at Path Projects. You won't believe his interesting morning routine.And, in segment two Timmy Time is back, singing songs with "heart" as only Timmy Time can. The final duet with one of the hosts may break the internet. Again.Plus, Jeff shares some wedding observations after his son Hayden got married to his dream girl. All that and more on Episode 45 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast....2021-06-071h 13

The Extramilest Podcast#44: Lessons From 60+ Years of Running with Walter LinigerWalter Liniger, 69 years young is a strong runner from Switzerland. He ran his first race at age 7, his marathon PR was set at 2:38 in 1988 in Basel. For many years he trained mostly at a high intensity, often out of the door and … full throttle. In his late sixties he wanted to find a different approach to training and racing. He discovered the approach of MAF training. His goals changed now not to chase the fastest times but to finish a race in healthy conditions and enjoying the journey. About a year and a half ag...2021-01-081h 17

The Extramilest Podcast#43: Hydration Strategies, Sweat Rates and Cramping with Andy Blow “If you’re doing stuff which is longer, if you’re doing stuff which is hotter, you need to understand your physiology in order to get things really right for you and invest the time in that investigation, to get the best out of yourself.” - Andy Blow Andy Blow is a leading figure in the world of sports hydration. He is a sports scientist and an expert in sweat, dehydration and cramping. In his younger days he was an elite level triathlete and winner of an Xterra World title. T...2020-12-241h 07

The Extramilest Podcast#42: Nutrition for Athletes & Disordered Eating with Tawnee from Endurance Planet Tawnee is a holistic health and endurance sports coach, mother, multi-sport athlete, writer and speaker. She has a master’s degree in exercise science, a bachelor’s in journalism, is a certified sports nutritionist (CISSN-ISSN) and certified strength and conditioning coach (CSCS-NSCA). Tawnee faced her share of health struggles behind the scenes. For 10 years, she experienced disordered eating and exercise addiction. We discuss her personal journey and what she has noticed in other athletes that she works with. These are important challenges to talk about for both women and men. ...2020-12-041h 08

The Extramilest Podcast#41: Running injury prevention and recovery, with Nate Helming from The Run Experience.Watch this conversation on YouTube here. Nate Helming (Strava) is a founder of The Run Experience, one of the largest YouTube running channels and online running coaching programs. In this show, we discuss running injuries, mobility, flexibility and strength training. We dive into topics like stretching, foam rolling and running form. Nate has a tremendous amount of knowledge in these areas and his passion for passing this on to others is evident in his words and works! We also talk about: being your own advocate in training. mechanical deficiencies in the body. r...2020-11-201h 05

The Extramilest PodcastHeart Rate Training, Speedwork and Running Volume with Floris Gierman“During recovering is where the real adaptations of training are happening. That is not during the workout stress that you are putting on your body. That’s why I like this more holistic training approach, not just looking at the running component, but also at your stress levels, sleep, recovery, nutrition, hydration, all of these other elements that come into play to become an overall healthier athlete” - Floris Gierman Today is going to be a bit of a different show. I visit the Running and Fitness podcast with Raj, for me to be a guest on his sh...2020-11-0749 min

The Extramilest Podcast#40: Heart Rate Training, Speedwork and Running Volume with Floris Gierman“During recovering is where the real adaptations of training are happening. That is not during the workout stress that you are putting on your body. That’s why I like this more holistic training approach, not just looking at the running component, but also at your stress levels, sleep, recovery, nutrition, hydration, all of these other elements that come into play to become an overall healthier athlete.” – Floris Gierman Today is a bit of a different show. I visit the Running and Fitness podcast with Raj, for me to be a guest on his show. Normally I’m the one in...2020-11-0649 min

The Extramilest Podcast#39: Improve Your Running and Health with Dr. Phil MaffetoneWatch the full video here: https://youtu.be/DyE2J5pcWcA In this show, we welcome back Dr. Phil Maffetone. Many listeners to the podcast are already familiar with his work. He is a recognized researcher, coach and clinician in the area of food and nutrition, exercise, sports medicine and biofeedback. He is also the author of more than 20 books, including the first on heart rate monitor training in the early 1980’s. We discuss changes, challenges and uncertainty for most runners in 2020, 2021 and beyond. We also dive into people who have made a big...2020-10-301h 17

The Extramilest Podcast#38: Matt Fitzgerald on 80/20 Running & Running the Dream!“If you think something’s impossible, just know that you could well be wrong and so it’s best just to assume that you can just keep getting better." - Matt Fitzgerald. Matt Fitzgerald is an author, coach, nutritionist and athlete. Fascinated by elite performance and mindset, Matt draws parallels between elite and recreational running, in everything from dealing with injury to going after big goals. Matt draws on his time with professional runners at the HOKA NAZ Elite Summer run camp, in Flagstaff, Arizona, among other experiences, with wit and wisdom. Here we hav...2020-10-161h 04

The Extramilest Podcast#37: Greatest Running Lessons for 2020 and 2021!!!Watch this full interview on YouTube here https://youtu.be/BN6npli_6Kg In our recent conversation, Julianne Dickerson (Strava), Bill Callahan (Strava) and Andy Hooks (Strava), who are no strangers to a challenge, discuss how 2020 has been for them; how the pandemic has impacted their race plans, what adaptations have been made as a result of cancelled events and what possibilities that have opened up, too. We consider what the future might look like for training and racing, as well as any learnings or new perspectives our guests may take with them.2020-10-021h 07

The Extramilest Podcast#36: How to Run Longer, with Albert ShankFull video is available here: https://youtu.be/v9JNb3RavLM Albert Shank (https://www.strava.com/athletes/26803675) has 25+ years of running experience. He has learned many things over the years about ways to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. Recently he celebrated his 52nd birthday by running 52km in the Grand Canyon, pure joy. In this conversation we discuss many of his learnings and experiences with running over the years: His early years and progression through races; learning about pacing, hydration and nutrition. Dealing with extreme heat in Arizona; running up and...2020-08-121h 04

The Extramilest Podcast#35: MAF Training Frustrations and Improvements, with Kathryn and Jennifer GeyerKathryn and Jennifer Geyer have experienced their fair share of challenges and frustrations with MAF low heart rate training. On their first MAF test, they had to slow down to a 13:21 min / mile (8:04 min / km) at a heart rate of 142. This was much slower than their previous running paces. It is very common for athletes to question if this training approach is right, because initially the pace to run (or walk) is much slower than their "normal" running pace. The frustration levels were high at times, yet small gradually improvements and positive changes became noticeable a...2020-06-1750 min

The Extramilest Podcast#34: Cracking Sub 3 at Boston 2020 Virtually, with Duc Trần“I was holding on to a light pole, because with every movement I would cramp. Literally my ear was cramping.” - Duc Trần This full video interview with running clips is on YouTube at https://youtu.be/f8hbzN6v_8I Duc Trần (Strava) doesn’t seem to do things by halves. From entering his first triathlon and first marathon within an Ironman competition, to a full-on CrossFit background, he had made great gains indeed. However, through injury and feeling broken at the end of events, Duc researched and discovered MAF training and subsequent...2020-05-141h 19

The Extramilest PodcastKofuzi on MAF Heart Rate Training for RunningMike Ko, aka Kofuzi (IG | YouTube) is in his own words “a non-elite road runner who vlogs about marathons, half marathons and being a non-elite”. He is a father of two young kids, based in Chicago. Kofuzi shares his journey with MAF low heart rate training, the world of vlogging, some of his favorite training and racing tools, as well as family life and adjustments made around the current Coronavirus. When he started with MAF training, he initially had to slow down from a 7:30 min / mile (so 4:39 min / km) on his regular runs to a 11:00 to 11:30 min...2020-04-101h 04

The Extramilest Podcast#32: Triathlon Taren on Heart Rate Training for Running, Biking and Swimming."People train too hard on their easy days and not hard enough on their hard days." Taren Gesell aka Triathlon Taren (IG | YouTube) started out playing baseball, skateboarding and Curling competitively. After finding Triathlon at University he went on to become an All-World Ironman triathlete, IRONMAN U Certified Coach and ISSA Certified Specialist in Sports Nutrition. In this interview, Triathlon Taren gives us an honest and entertaining account of his beginnings, having an apparently typical Curler’s lifestyle, through the trials which led him to compete in sprint, Olympic and half-Ironman races and to help ma...2020-04-0255 min

The Extramilest Podcast#31: Dealing with Uncertainty and Limiting Stress | Gurpreet Gill"There is so much fear, and perhaps rightfully so, about COVID-19. And, what if... If we subscribe to the philosophy that life is always working out for us, that there is an intelligence far greater than humans at work... That all is interconnected. What if... this corona virus is here to help us? To reset. To remember. What is truly important. Reconnecting with family and community. Reducing travel so that the environment, the skies, the air, our lungs all get a break." - Gurpreet Gill Gurpreet Gill is an intuitive energy healer and breathwork practitioner. Through her own experiences, she h...2020-03-241h 07

The Extramilest Podcast#30: Shut Your Mouth for Running and Health, with Patrick McKeownLately I have been fascinated by the breath and various breathing techniques while running and sleeping. I have been experimenting a lot, inspired by Patrick McKeown, a breathing expert from Ireland. Having suffered with chronic asthma and nasal breathing difficulties for over 20 years, Patrick McKeown studied the Buteyko Breathing Method at the Buteyko Clinic, Moscow, Russia. As a breathing expert, Patrick has helped many people overcome similar issues to his own and has worked extensively with athletes. His latest book, The Oxygen Advantage, aims to improve sports performance by addressing dysfunctional breathing patterns and simulating...2020-02-271h 03

The Extramilest Podcast#29: How To Run Fast and Reach Big Goals, with 2:49 marathoner Julianne DickersonToday 2:49 marathoner Julianne Dickerson shares many valuable takeaways for athletes of all levels. Last year she set a BIG GOAL to run her first Sub 3 Hour Marathon. Most athletes running Sub 3, will make it "just" under 3 hours in 2:59, or maybe a few minutes faster. At the recent CIM marathon, she skipped the entire 2:50’s and finished in an impressive 2:49! In this episode we talk in detail about: running in Alaska how she sets and accomplishes big goals mindset strategies to overcome challenges heart rate training her MAF progress journaling details and much more In o...2020-02-011h 20

The Extramilest Podcast#28: Misconceptions about MAF Training, by Floris GiermanIn the past few years I have heard a lot more athletes talk about MAF Training, both in positive and negative ways. There are several misconceptions about MAF Training that I'm addressing in detail in today's podcast. Today a different episode, no guest, just me Floris Gierman. I would love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on MAF Training? Do you have any experience with it? Please let me know in the comments. Show notes: Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing by Dr Phil Maffetone: https://amzn.to/2WAcfbT Mara...2020-01-1724 min

The Extramilest Podcast#27: No Pain All Gain with Amelia VrabelThe video of this full interview is available here: https://youtu.be/rW6mr8A_dpA Amelia Vrabel is a Senior Certified Instructor at ChiRunning / ChiWalking. She has trained and worked with Danny Dreyer, Founder of ChiRunning/ChiWalking. Amelia is also an active member of the Marathon PR Program and the Extramilest Community. It has been very exciting to follow her running progress over time. We discuss the things she has learned over the years, both as an athlete and running coach. What I really like about Amelia is how honest and humble she is about challenges as an athlete. When she...2019-12-201h 19

The Extramilest Podcast#26: From Overweight To Sub 3 Hour Marathon with Jeroen Pieter van der VlietThis podcast is also available as full video here on YouTube. Jeroen-Pieter van der Vliet (Strava) has gone through a fascinating transformation from working and eating at McDonald's while being overweight (110kg / 242 lbs) to running 4 Sub 3 hour marathons. His last marathon was a 2:51 in Berlin. This journey took many years and his first runs were short and slow. He shares his inspiring journey and lessons learned along the way. There are no sponsors for this podcast, but I would like to mention our Marathon PR Program, an online course with 8 hours of training vid...2019-11-271h 05

The Extramilest Podcast#25: Danny Dreyer from Chi Running on Energy Efficiency, Injury Prevention and Intelligent MovementThis podcast is also available as full video here on YouTube. Danny Dreyer, the co-founder of Chi Running and Chi Walking. It is a revolutionary form of movement and a blend of T’ai Chi and running or walking. Danny has coached hundreds of thousands of runners in: energy efficiency injury-prevention intelligent movement He is a really good runner himself and has successfully completed 43 ultra-marathons with podium finishes in 40 of these ultras. I can highly recommend his books Chi Running, Chi Walking and Chi Marathon. In our conversation Danny shares many great insights that you can apply directly to your o...2019-10-311h 08

The Extramilest Podcast#24: Qualify for the Boston Marathon at Any Age, with Jeffrey SilverJeffrey Silvers (Strava) is a 54 year old runner from Toronto, Canada. For several years he has had the goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. He ran his first marathon in 2013 in 4 hours and 12 minutes. Over the years he improved, but he also experienced several serious medical challenges that set him back in his training and racing. He started implementing low heart rate training and increased his training volume, which helped improve his running. We take a deep dive into his training and racing and how he was able to run 2 Boston qualifying times in the past 6 wee...2019-10-181h 24

The Extramilest Podcast#23: Heart Rate Training and Racing with Larisa DannisLarisa Dannis (Strava | IG) is a very strong runner from New Hampshire. She has ran a 2:44 marathon, a 5:59 50 mile race and she has won several ultra marathons. She knows a tremendous amount about heart rate training so that always excited me. Larisa was never very active as a kid. When she started her first job, she wasn’t moving much at all and her weight started to creep up. She knew she had to do something to improve her fitness and through hiking she got into trail running and road running. In 2012 Larisa discovered MAF low heart rate training and this cha...2019-10-0359 min

The Extramilest Podcast#22: Heart Rate Running, Nutrition and Mindsets with Zach BitterZach Bitter recently set the new 100-mile (161km) running World Record in 11 hours and 19 minutes. He averaged 6:48 min / mile = 4:13 min / km and beat the previous world record by 9 minutes! That's about four sub 3 hour marathons in a row!! ⁣He then continued running another 4.88 miles to run the 12 hours World Record as well. In the past 10 years he ran more than 50,000 miles = 80,467km. Using performance as his compass, he learned a lot over the years of what works well for him. He is an absolute fat burning machine and I was thrilled to interview Zach for The Extramilest Show. We take a deep...2019-09-131h 12

The Extramilest Podcast#21: MAF Training and Nutrition with Andy HooksToday I have my friend Andy Hooks (Strava | IG | FB) on the podcast and we take a deep dive into heart rate training, nutrition and improving your running. He used a MAF HR based training approach to improve from a 4:22 marathon to a 2:53 so far and he is aiming for a sub 2:40 or 2:45 marathon in Berlin in a few weeks. Andy is a full time emergency room nurse in San Antonio, TX and he has a great understanding of nutrition, hydration and a holistic approach to training and racing. He is a very solid athlete and we had a long and...2019-08-301h 43

The Extramilest Podcast#20: Massive Running Improvements with Calvin (56) & Josh (23) SambrookCalvin Sambrook (56) has learned a lot over the past 7 years of marathon running. He had to be rescued from the course on his first marathon attempt. His 2nd marathon finish time was in 5 hours 15 minutes, for 12 marathons he was stuck around 4 hours 30 minutes. Then he changed his training and his overall running and race times improved massively. Last year he ran a PB of 3:15 at the London Marathon and he has his eyes set on several PB goals. Calvin is joined by his son, elite runner and coach Josh (23). His recent podcast had a lot of great feedback and more th...2019-06-131h 09

The Extramilest Podcast#19: From 5 Hour Marathon to Sub 3, with Michael Ovens In today’s podcast I talk to Michael Ovens (Strava), a 41 year old runner from Jersey in the UK. So far he improved from a 5 hour 15 marathon down to 3 hour 18 marathon, with his eyes set on Sub 3 marathon goal next. I am convinced he will reach this goal as well. I really like how honest Michael was in this conversation. We all learn from our training and racing mistakes and in today’s episode Michael shares several of his painful mistakes and ups and downs in training, starting with his five hour marathon. He h...2019-05-3052 min

The Extramilest Podcast#18: Dr. Mark Cucuzzella on MAF HR Training, Running Form & Injury Prevention"If you finish a training run and you don’t feel you can do it again, you are probably running too fast" - Dr. Mark Cucuzzella Today’s episode of the Extramilest show is a big one. Dr Mark Cucuzzella is one of the most productive, yet busiest guys I know with an impressive and diverse background: He has been a competitive runner for 30 years with a personal best in the marathon of 2:24. At his current age of 52 he has completing over 80 marathons and ultras, and he continues to compete as a National level Masters runner. He ran Boston Marathon 25 times, t...2019-05-171h 01

The Extramilest Podcast#17: Heart Rate Training with 2:21 Marathoner Jason Cherriman“Consistency first, volume second, and maybe some more specific workouts if necessary. That gets phenomenal results, you don’t stress your body too much, the results you get from building your aerobic engine are significant" - Jason Cherriman Jason Cherriman (Strava) is a 38 year old elite runner from Leeds in the UK. His current marathon PB is 2:21 and he is trying to break 2:20 at the London Marathon this Sunday! A recent podcast guest Jonathan Walton brought up Jason’s website Running Obsessive and I was blown away by the detail and thought he puts into his training and publicly shares for others...2019-04-261h 24

The Extramilest Podcast#16: Race Faster by Training Slower, with 2:28 Marathoner Josh Sambrook“You don’t need speedwork. I can think of many examples of very quick runners who do effectively almost no speedwork” - Josh S Josh Sambrook is a 23 year old running coach and athlete from Leeds in the UK. He ran his first marathon at the age of 17, and he has completed 12 marathons since. His current PB is 2h28min. He has accomplished very fast marathon race times, while training at low HR, with almost no speedwork. Josh shares his training and racing + many tips for runners looking to improve. SHOW NOTES Josh’s...2019-04-1858 min

The Extramilest Podcast#15: MAF Training with 2:30 Marathoner Jonathan WaltonMAF Training can improve endurance athletes of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Jonathan Walton is one of the fastest runners I’ve come across who has improved significantly over the past 4 years in his running and marathon performance. He trains consistently by running 100+ miles (161+ kms) per week. He is able to run a MAF pace of 5:55 min / mile (3:41 min / km) while keeping his heart rate low at 135 beats per minute. At age 49, he recently ran a 2:30 marathon and he has several big goals to break soon. I thought I had a lot of experience with MAF tr...2019-03-2147 min

The Extramilest Podcast#14: Running 7 Marathon in 7 Days on 7 Continents with Greg Nance“Take the leap! In life a lot of our biggest goals, the ones that are really out there, will push us to become the best version of ourselves. Identify what is that next level for you, what excited you and makes you feel alive. Take the leap and start before you are ready. All of us are closer to the big wild dreams than we realize.” - Greg Nance Running a marathon is hard. Imagine for a minute what it’s like to run 7 marathons, in 7 days, on 7 continents. Greg Nance recently completed this World Marathon Challenge. He star...2019-03-0852 min

The Extramilest Podcast#13: How to Run a Faster Marathon with Bill CallahanIn the Extramilest Show I interview a variety of people that go in extra mile in different aspects of their life. From runners and endurance athletes of all different levels, to coaches like Dr. Phil Maffetone and health gurus with many world records like The Iceman Wim Hof. In this episode I Interview Bill Callahan, he lives in the middle of New York. He works a full time job, he has 2 young kids aged 2 and wife and a wife in grad school. Still he is able to run 50 to 60 miles per week in the evenings and weekends.2019-02-221h 10

The Extramilest Podcast#12: How to Run a Sub 3 Hour Marathon with Jessica, Kelley and Gwen“When you are at the end of a marathon, and all your mind wants you to do is to stop, try going faster! What your legs really need is some type of change, so practicing that and mentally wrapping your head around the fact that you are not going to die if you do.” - Kelley Pucket Jessica Dorsey, Kelley Pucket and Gwen Ostrosky are 3 badass runners with a lot of Marathon experience. Recently all three ran a Sub 3 Hour Marathon at CIM in Sacramento, with times between 2:59 and 2:54!! There are different ways to reach a mara...2019-01-251h 11

The Extramilest Podcast#11: How to Run a Sub 3 Hour Marathon and Boston Qualifier - with Jay MotleyJay Motley, 38 years old from Greenville, South Carolina, is one of our Extramilest Facebook Group members. He has had a dream for a long time to qualify for the Boston Marathon. He trained hard and long, but always fell short of the Boston Qualifying times. He was often injured and feeling drained. This all changes recently, when he tried a different approach to training and racing. Last month he improved from a 3:11 marathon to a 2:50 marathon, a huge PR and his dream of being able to run the Boston Marathon came through. In today’s episode we di...2019-01-111h 10

The Extramilest Podcast#10: Pete Kostelnick on Running Extremely Long DistancesWelcome to the Extramilest Podcast where I interview the brightest minds in health, fitness and endurance sports. We talk about a variety of topics, including one of my favorites, how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. Today’s podcast guest is Pete Kostelnick, an ultra endurance runner with an impressive track record. He runs more than anyone I know. Recently he completed a 5400 miles run from Alaska to Florida in 97 days, averaging 55 miles / 88 km a day, that’s more than 2 marathons a day!!! He also has the Guinness World Record of fastest coast to co...2018-12-271h 10

The Extramilest Podcast#9: Wim Hof on Improving Your Performance"We are able to perform so much better if we are connected to the debt of the bio-chemistry" - Wim Hof Today’s guest is the legendary "Iceman", Wim Hof. He has accomplished a number of extraordinary achievements, including 26 Guinness World Records. He has trained a lot to control his breathing, heart rate and blood circulation and he can withstand extreme cold and hot temperatures. He has trained others to achieve the same effect, with minimal training. He teaches his Wim Hof Method to people all over the world, to control their bodies and achieve extr...2018-12-1948 min

The Extramilest PodcastDr. Phil Maffetone Round 2: MAF Training, Intervals, Ketosis, Fasting and MoreDr. Phil Maffetone has written over 20 books and 200 articles on the topics of endurance training, racing, nutrition, health and fitness. He has made a huge impact on me, my family and my friends. In today's follow up interview, we dive deep into contradicting views in nutrition, healthy vs unhealthy meats, ketosis, intermittent fasting, experimenting with nutrition during training and how to overcome frustrations with low HR training, best type of interval training and much more. Show notes • Improvements after training with a Heart Rate Monitor [3:30] • More awareness about health, but more unhealthy people than...2018-09-281h 13

Ten Junk MilesFloris Gierman - Long Run 62 Join Scotty and Floris Gierman, the man behind the media site "Extramilest (http://extramilest.com)" for s discussion of his life and running, all things Maffatone, Heart Rate Training, High Fat Low Carb Eating, and a exciting new venture with clothing line Path Projects (https://pathprojects.com). A really cool discussion of several different issues that have been discussed on the show recently. Check out Flo's solo 100 mile attempt here: https://youtu.be/1CAxzM2mkrc Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles Twitter: https...2018-08-101h 53

The Extramilest Podcast7: 10 Ways to Improve Your Running for Beginner to AdvancedThis is a post I have been wanting to create for a long time. It will become my go-to guide that I will share with friends, family and anyone else who wants to become a stronger, healthier and happier runner. It is awesome to see how many people around me are getting into running, both on roads and trails. There is a lot of excitement around running, however I also hear many beginner and advanced runners with negative running experiences “I can run for 5 minutes and then it feels like my heart is beating out of my che...2018-07-1718 min

The Extramilest Podcast#6: Meditation and Mindful Running with Susan PiverSusan Piver is a meditation expert, teacher and New York Times bestselling author. She is the founder of the Open Heart Project, the world’s largest virtual mindfulness community, offering meditation, courses and support. Susan has taught thousands of students in workshops, events, and retreats around the globe. She has written 9 books and her latest book is Start Here Now: An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation. She is a frequent guest on network television, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Today and CNN. She also also been featured in The New York Tim...2017-11-1143 min

The Extramilest Podcast#5: Mark Allen Interview on Heart Rate Training and RacingA few years ago when I first started with Heart Rate Monitor training, I found out that 6 time Hawaii Ironman World Champion Mark Allen was able to run a 5:20 min mile pace aerobic, at a heart rate of only 155 beats per minute. This blew my mind and inspired me to change my approach to training and racing in the years to come. Mark Allen has worked very close with Dr. Phil Maffetone, one of my other favorite authors and coaches. I really look up to Mark’s accomplishments with 66 career victories in 96 starts, he is arguably the most...2017-10-0742 min

The Extramilest Podcast#4: How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon with Bobby Barker | Marathon Running, Training and Racing TipsBobby Barker is a 41 year old marathon runner from Frisco, Texas. He has transformed in the past 5 years from couch potato to Boston Marathon Qualifier. A few weeks ago he ran a marathon PR of 26 minutes and qualified for the Boston Marathon with a time of 3 hours and 13 minutes! In this episode of The Extramilest Podcast, we discuss: How he improve his marathon time from 3:55 at his first marathon to 3:13 a few marathons later. We look exactly at his training schedule for every day of the week, between regular training, cross training and nutrition. How Bobby...2017-09-231h 12