The Extramilest Podcast

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, or get slower despite training harder. Dr. Maffetone breaks down how hidden stress, poor recovery, and misunderstood nutrition can quietly sabotage performance + tools to build health first so speed and consistency can follow.

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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 matters most.

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"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 just 4 years. At 54, he's running all World Marathon Majors. He lost 30 pounds, quit drinking, and transformed his life.

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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 my new book Running Breakthroughs that just launched. It's available as audiobook, hardcover, paperback and ebook on my site https://florisgierman.com (with bonuses and bundles) and Amazon worldwide (https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs)

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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). We discuss how to run a negative split, finish a race strong every time, low HR training, self belief and more.

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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 for, pros and cons and troubleshooting tips.

We compare each calculation from MAF Method, Zone 2, Karvonen and more. This is a deep dive that hopefully answers many questions about how to find...

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, consistency, and a willingness to keep showing up no matter how hard it gets.

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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 day and beyond. We also dive into fitness field testing vs lab testing.

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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 load, Jay shares practical strategies every runner can apply to become stronger, healthier, and more resilient.

Jay wrote books on running gait: he is author of "Running Rewired" and "Anatomy for Runners" and he...

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 mistakes, refined race strategies, and how he balances running with strength training to become stronger, happier, and healthier.

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Author 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.

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Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. In this episode, running coach and Strength Running podcast host Jason Fitzgerald shares his deep knowledge on preventing injuries, building a bulletproof body, and staying consistent in training.

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Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. In this episode, Believe in the Run, one of the largest running gear review platforms. They share their expert perspectives on shoe selection, essential gear, and valuable tips to help runners of all levels enjoy the sport more.

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Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Aaron Kubala is an ultramarathon runner who loves pushing his limits both physically and mentally. Over time, he has built a strong community of runners and inspires people to keep learning, stay tough, and enjoy the journey.

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Episode #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.

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Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Tim Rowberry is the coach of Olympic and World Champion Sifan Hassan. She won six Olympic medals. In Tokyo 2020, she earned gold in the 5k and 10k, plus a bronze in the 1,500m. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, she won gold in the marathon, bronze in the 5k, and bronze in the 10k. Absolutely mindblowing how Sifan and Tim pulled that off. She also won her first 2 marathons in London and Chicago.

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Movement specialist Lawrence van Lingen is back on The Extramilest Show, together with professional triathlete Taylor Knibb, 3x Ironman 70.3 World Champion and Olympic silver medalist. On this episode, I step out of the host seat and hand it over to two remarkable guests for an unscripted, deeply personal conversation about their working relationship and what it takes to succeed at the highest levels.

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Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Professional triathlete Taylor Knibb is a 3x Ironman 70.3 World Champion and Olympic silver medalist. We talk about the mindset, training, and recovery tools that keep her performing at the highest level. From working with movement specialist Lawrence Van Lingen to embracing a more intuitive approach with her new coach Dan Lorang, Taylor shares great insights for athletes at every level looking to grow stronger, healthier, and more in tune with their bodies.

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Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Dr. Vrzal, a holistic chiropractor and author of The Headache Advantage, shares how pain—whether it's headaches, knee pain, or running injuries—can be your body's way of pointing to deeper imbalances. We explore the connections between nutrition, blood type, and performance, along with insights to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.

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Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Daniel Edwards is a 51 year old recreational runner who has achieved massive running improvements through low heart rate training and consistent habits. Daniel shares his lessons learned, tips on balancing life and running, and strategies for staying healthy, strong, and motivated as an athlete.

Daniel is a member of our Personal Best Running Coaching Program. Learn more at https://www.pbprogram.com/

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Heidi Moreno, a newby endurance runner and talented illustrator, shares her transformation from beginner to finishing half marathons, and her first marathon and 50K. Through low heart rate training, journaling, and community support, she discovered not just faster times and longer distances, but deeper personal growth and renewed creativity along the way.

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William Bart, a passionate recreational runner, Boston Marathon qualifier, and advocate for mindful training, shares his transformation from frequent injuries to embracing low heart rate running, and finding joy in consistency and intentional living.

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Brent Cunningham, an inspiring runner, Boston Marathon finisher, and advocate for intentional living, shares his journey of overcoming challenges, embracing low heart rate training, and the power of kindness and consistency. Brent is a member of our PB Program.

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Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is a runner, renowned doctor, author, and podcast host of "Feel Better, Live More." We explore practical strategies for improving running performance, building healthy habits, and achieving long-term consistency in training.

Dr. Chatterjee's new book Make Change That Lasts launches December 31, 2024. Available for pre-order at all major book stores, including Amazon:

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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

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Thanks 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.

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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!

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Thanks 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.

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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.

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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.      

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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:

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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

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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/

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Thanks 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.

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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.

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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.

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Matt 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.

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Kyle 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.

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Heart 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!

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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.

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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...

Low 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?

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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.

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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.

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Andy 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

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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.

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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.

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A 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.

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This 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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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...

Thanks 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

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Kara 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

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This 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

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Kilian 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:

"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 Seiler has st...

Danny 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 MAF...

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...

Eliud 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...

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.

Ash 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/56526119...

Walter 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...

"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. Through...

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.

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:

“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...

"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...

Watch 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...

"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 have...

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.<...

Full 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:

Kathryn 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...

"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 subsequently enro...

Mike 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.

"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 many...

"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...

Lately 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...

Today 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:

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In 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:

The 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...

This 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...

This podcast is also available as full video here on YouTube.

Jeffrey 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...

Larisa 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...

Zach 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...

Today 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...

Calvin 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...

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 hit...

"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, the...

"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...