Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow | Can the Norwegian training method help recreational runners get faster without overtraining? I sit down with two-time Olympian and medical doctor Marius Bakken to discuss training intensity, recovery, double threshold training, lactate testing, and building sustainable habits for long-term progress.      🔥 Transform your running in 90 days with expert coaching. Join the Personal Best Program today: https://www.skool.com/personalbest     Watch the full video on YouTube     Topic covered: 00:00 — Can the Norwegian method work for recreational runners? 01:42 — Precision Fuel & Hydration sponsorship 02:34 — Understanding the Norwegian training method 04:20 — Applying intensity control to recreational running 09:00 — The stair test and early signs of overtraining 14:30 — Balancing daily stress, training, and recovery 16:43 — Finding the right intensity for threshold training 21:32 — Double threshold training for recreational runners 26:40 — Lessons from training with Kenyan runners 27:33 — The value of using a lactate meter 32:00 — Personal Best Program 32:18 — Getting started with lactate testing 38:18 — Zone two training and overall training volume 40:08 — The future of personalized training and recovery tracking 41:48 — Overtraining, underfueling, and recovery 45:40 — Getting springy legs and understanding muscle tone 49:00 — Why Norwegian endurance athletes are so successful 52:52 — How running goals and mindset change with age 55:51 — Building a running habit when motivation is low 57:28 — Norwegian Method book 1:00:48 — Becoming a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete 1:02:00 — Carbon-plated shoes and running injuries 1:05:49 — The 45/15 interval workout explained 1:09:00 — Where to find Marius 1:10:09 — Closing thoughts and takeaways     Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.    WHERE TO FIND MARIUS BAKKEN: ► Website: https://www.mariusbakken.com ► Norwegian Method Book: https://geni.us/norwegianmethod    LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED: ► Join my Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest ► Precision Fuel & Hydration | Get 15% off your first order at: https://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow  ► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs  YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/florisgierman  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785    ► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com       ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.     Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow     We're running "Back to Basics 30" right now in the Personal Best Program, a 30-day challenge helping runners build consistent habits around sleep, daily movement, nutrition, and strength. The progress people are seeing has been real. Join here: https://www.skool.com/personalbest

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at https://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow | Penny Jarvis started running at 44 and now has ran 24 marathons. She ran her fastest marathon at 72, proving it's never too late to improve. In this episode, she joins Floris to share her approach to training, strength, recovery, and building confidence, plus how running has brought friendship, adventure, and purpose into her life. 🔥 Transform your running with expert coaching. Join my Personal Best Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest  Watch the full video on YouTube   Topic covered: 00:00 — How Penny Jarvis keeps getting faster in her 70s 01:19 — Precision Fuel & Hydration sponsorship 02:09 — Starting running at 44 09:22 — Training for and finishing her first marathon 15:15 — Finding freedom and adventure through running 22:49 — Getting faster as you age 25:21 — Personal Best Program 25:54— Balancing life, training, and race expectations 31:36 — Weekly training and balancing running with recovery 35:54 — Strength and mobility for older runners 38:41 — Finding community through a running club 46:21 — Advice for other runners 48:03 — Running by feel versus heart rate 51:05 — Starting or returning to running after 50 54:26 — Training changes behind a marathon personal best at 72 58:26 — Post-run stretching and recovery 1:03:57 — Nutrition and racing shoes 1:07:27 — Building confidence and self-belief 1:11:27 — Advice for runners struggling with confidence 1:12:48 — Meaningful achievements and helping others succeed 1:18:12 — Where to find Penny 1:18:45 — How to become a stronger, healthier & happier athlete 1:20:50 — Closing thoughts   Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.  WHERE TO FIND PENNY:  ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/17707828  ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penny.jarvis.3  LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED: ► Join my Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest ► Precision Fuel & Hydration | Get 15% off your first order at: https://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow  ► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs  YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/florisgierman  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785      ► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com   ► Path Projects Website: https://pathprojects.com     ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.     Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow     We're running "Back to Basics 30" right now in the Personal Best Program, a 30-day challenge helping runners build consistent habits around sleep, daily movement, nutrition, and strength. The progress people are seeing has been real. Join here: https://www.skool.com/personalbest

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow | Getting faster doesn't mean pushing harder on every run. In this episode, running coach Mario Fraioli shares how to introduce speed work, use hills to build strength, and balance training with a busy life. We also explore running strong in your 40s and beyond, learning to trust your body, and keeping the joy in running while working toward your next personal best.     🔥 Transform your running with expert coaching. Join my Personal Best Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest      Watch the full video on YouTube   Topic covered: 00:00 — Smarter training with Mario Fraioli 01:15 — Building better habits with the Personal Best challenge 02:21 — Mario's training fundamentals: Think like an athlete 11:32 — Keeping your training simple 13:20 — How self-talk shapes your running 15:20 — Balancing running data and managing training stress  20:36 — Building a training week around a busy schedule 22:23 — Why short runs still count 25:08 — How to introduce speed work with strides 28:35 — Precision Fuel & Hydration Sponsorship 29:45 — Getting comfortable with faster running 32:06 — The mile repeat progression workout 38:14 — The "throwaway 400" warm-up trick 41:04 — Using hills to build strength and speed 44:13 — Downhill training and varying your strides 46:17 — Behind a Western States champion's training and recovery 50:19 — Why a predictable routine improves training 56:20 — Running strong in your 40s and beyond 1:02:17 — Keeping easy days truly easy 1:02:58 — Getting started with strength training as you age 1:06:52 — Common mistakes recreational runners make 1:09:09 — Where to find Mario 1:10:27 — How to become a stronger, healthier & happier athlete     Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.      WHERE TO FIND MARIO:  ► Website: https://mariofraioli.com  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariofraioli  ► Newsletter: https://themorningshakeout.com      LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► Join my Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest ► Precision Fuel & Hydration | 15% off your first order at: http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow ► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs      YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785    ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com   ► Path Projects Website: https://pathprojects.com     ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.     Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow     We're running "Back to Basics 30" right now in the Personal Best Program, a 30-day challenge helping runners build consistent habits around sleep, daily movement, nutrition, and strength. The progress people are seeing has been real. Join here: https://www.skool.com/personalbest

Get 10% off your Cooling Sleep System with code FLO at https://somnuslab.com Can better sleep make you a faster runner? Chu Zhu is a sleep expert who's worked with Tour de France winners, Olympic athletes, and elite endurance performers. He's also a runner, swimmer, mountaineer, and founder of Somnus Lab. We dive into one of the most overlooked aspects of performance: sleep, one of the key areas I've been focusing to optimize my health. You'll get a lot out of this one. We're running "Back to Basics 30" right now in the Personal Best Program, a 30-day challenge helping runners build consistent habits around sleep, daily movement, nutrition, and strength. The progress people are seeing has been real. Join here: https://www.skool.com/personalbest Watch the full video on YouTube   Topics covered: ​0:00​ — Can better sleep help you run faster? 2:00 — Heavenly Heat Saunas sponsorship ​3:11​ — Why sleep is an underrated performance tool ​5:53​ — Seeing sleep and recovery as training ​6:39​ — What happens when athletes don't sleep enough ​9:46​ — Why sleep is a 24-hour process ​13:39​ — The biggest levers for improving sleep quality ​17:27​ — What an ideal sleep week looks like ​19:34​ — How late-night training affects sleep ​22:28​ — How better sleep can improve running performance ​24:57​ — Floris' first marathon on very little sleep ​25:50​ — Chu's personal shift in how he views recovery ​27:50​ — Why temperature is such a powerful sleep lever ​30:43​ — How body temperature changes through the night ​32:24​ — Building Somnus Lab and developing sleep cooling mats ​35:24​ — Testing cooling mattresses with athletes and users ​38:18​ — The future vision for Somnus Lab ​40:49​ — Chu's real-life sleep routine ​45:58​ — Naps and sleep cycles strategy ​52:04​ — Food timing and its impact on sleep ​53:25​ — The one sleep habit every runner should improve ​55:46​ — How chronotypes change 57:14 — Where to find Chu and Somnus Lab ​57:54​ — How to become a stronger, healthier, happier athlete ​1:00:10​ — Chu's future adventure goals 1:01:52 — Closing thoughts   Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate I may earn from qualifying purchases." Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items and buy/research them that way.   FIND CHU: ► Substack: https://zhuchu.substack.com/   LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► Somnus Lab (get 10% off): https://somnuslab.com ► Somnus Lab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somnuslab/   YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► Join my Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest ► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785     ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.   Get 10% off your Cooling Sleep System with code FLO at https://somnuslab.com   We're running Back to Basics 30 right now in the Personal Best Program, a 30-day challenge helping runners build consistent habits around sleep, daily movement, nutrition, and strength. The progress people are seeing has been real. Join here: https://www.skool.com/personalbest

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow   Mandy Wainfan is a sports medicine chiropractor who specializes in running injuries. In this episode Mandy shares how runners can recover from Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles pain, IT Band Syndrome, Runner's Knee, and Hamstring injuries. She also explains how strength training can help you recover faster, prevent future injuries, and return to running stronger.   Watch the full video on YouTube   Topics covered: ​00:00​ — Running injuries: What works and what doesn't ​01:45​ — Most common running injuries ​02:46​ — How to safely work through an injury ​08:28​ — Understanding and treating plantar fasciitis ​14:20​ — Practical steps for recovering from plantar fasciitis ​19:17​ — How much pain is acceptable during rehab? ​20:14​ — The mental side of injury recovery ​23:53​ — What to do when treatment is not working ​25:20​ — Nutrition, under-fueling, and injury risk ​28:35​ — Understanding Achilles injuries 30:20 — Precision Fuel & Hydration Sponsor ​31:32​ — How to recover from Achilles injuries ​32:34​ — Isometric exercises for tendon recovery ​40:21​ — Massage and soft-tissue work ​42:00​ — Barefoot training: benefits and risks ​44:55​ — Understanding and treating IT band syndrome ​49:35​ — How to offload the knee ​51:51​ — Runner's knee and patellar tendinitis ​53:32​ — Strength-training essentials for runners ​1:00:19​ — How beginners can start strength training ​1:02:39​ — Back, hamstring, and nerve-related pain ​1:08:15​ — Safely returning after a hamstring injury ​1:10:44​ — When surgery may be necessary ​1:13:27​ — Advice Mandy would give to her younger self ​1:16:30​ — The nervous system's role in pain ​1:18:32​ — Simple ways to reduce injury risk ​1:20:36​ — Mandy's resources and telehealth services ​1:22:55​ — How to become a stronger, healthier & happier runner 1:24:42 — Closing thoughts   Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.    RESOURCES:  ► Performance Place Sports Care & Chiropractic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Performance-Place-chiropractor  ► Performance Place website: https://www.p2sportscare.com ► Performance Place Contact Form: https://www.p2sportscare.com/contact-form ► Performance Place Resources (eBooks & Webinars): https://www.p2sportscare.com/resources    LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► Join my Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest ► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs    YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785      ► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com   ► Path Projects Website: https://pathprojects.com   ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.   Join my running coaching program and transform your running and health in 60 days: https://www.skool.com/personalbest. 

Thanks to Bear Mattress for sponsoring this video. Visit https://www.bearmattress.com/floris and use code FLORIS to get 40% off your Bear mattress. Charlie Rocket went from barely being able to run for two minutes and weighing 300 pounds with a brain tumor, to completing five marathons, an Ironman, biking across America, and becoming a Nike athlete. Charlie transformed his life through running, optimism, and what he calls a "Winning Streak" mindset.   Learn how to turn setbacks into momentum, reinvent yourself, find joy in training, and believe in possibilities that seem impossible.   Watch the full video on YouTube   Topics covered: ​00:00​ — Charlie Rocket's incredible transformation story ​02:01​ — The Delusional Optimist ​07:40​ — From 300 pounds to the cover of Runner's World ​12:20​ — How a brain tumor changed his life ​14:25​ — Becoming a Nike athlete against all odds ​17:01​ — Advice for anyone starting from rock bottom ​21:50​ — How to manifest the person you want to become ​26:17​ — How to regain control when life goes wrong ​33:28​ — Surrounding yourself with the right people 37:15 — Bear Mattress sponsorship 38:29 — Success stories from my PB running coaching program ​39:02​ — Charlie's unconventional Ironman training ​43:33​ — Finding a training style that works for you ​48:43​ — Why endurance sports are about memories ​53:15​ — Charlie Rocket's book, Winning Streak 58:10 — How Charlie became @Charlie  ​1:00:02​ — The 10-minute Winning Streak Walk ​1:03:58​ — What advice Charlie would give his younger self ​1:05:53​ — Strategies to kickstart momentum ​1:07:07​ — Why you should tell people your biggest dreams ​1:13:10​ — How to become a stronger, healthier & happier runner 1:16:30 — Where to find Charlie ​1:16:55​ — Charlie's final thoughts and next chapter   Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.    FIND CHARLIE HERE:  ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/charlie/    LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► Join my Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest ► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs  ► Bear Mattress (40% off) with code FLORIS: https://www.bearmattress.com/floris    YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785      ► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com   ► Path Projects Website: https://pathprojects.com   ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.   Join my running coaching program and transform your running and health in 60 days: https://www.skool.com/personalbest. 

🔥 Transform your running with expert coaching. Join the Personal Best Program. Start your 7-day free trial. https://www.skool.com/personalbest | After sitting down with Olympic champions, elite athletes, and everyday runners, I've noticed the same themes coming up again and again. In this episode, I break down the biggest mindset and training lessons from my last 10 conversations, and how my thinking on low heart rate training has evolved over the past 14 years.    Watch the full video on YouTube     Topics covered: 0:00 — Lessons Every Recreational Runner Needs to Hear 1:34 — How to Transform your running with expert coaching. 2:14 — Consistency, Sustainability, and the Long Game 5:15 — Let Go of the Outcome and Trust the Process 11:39 — Leave Your Ego Behind and Pace Yourself Wisely 16:40 — How To Master Your Internal Dialogue 17:10 — Precision Fuel & Hydration 19:27 — How to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy 28:03 — Difficulty, Failure and Uncertainty Are Part of Growth 37:13 — Be Present, Keep It Playful and Enjoy Running 45:58 — How My Zone 2 Training Thinking Has Changed 50:17 — Why Consistency Breaks Down and How to Get It Back 58:43 — Closing Thoughts and Advice by coach Floris Gierman   Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow    LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED: ►🔥 Transform your running with expert coaching. Join the Personal Best Program. Start your 7-day free trial. https://www.skool.com/personalbest ► PFH Free Fueling Planner: https://tinyurl.com/Fuel-Planner  ► Precision Hydration Free Consult Call: https://tinyurl.com/PFH-consult-call  ► Sweat Test: https://tinyurl.com/PFH-sweat-test ► Precision Fuel and Hydration (15% off your first order): http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow   ► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs   ► A Complaint Free World by Will Bowen: https://amzn.to/4pxrLk5     EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► Jakob Ingebrigtsen episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQeh_Pg0Nz0&t ► Ian Sharman episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iMO_lsLf80&t ► Molly Seidel episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFelJ8TRRVw&t ► Rachel Entrekin episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nuGYlgEaBs&t ► Ryan Hall episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHCA5AxPgb0&t ► Sarah Hall episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en4w0-RpWgk&t ► Katja Livingston episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLowH6xs4d4&t ► Albert Shank episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plLtVFuBfAI   YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► Skool: https://www.skool.com/personalbest  ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast  ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman  ► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com  ► Path Projects Website: https://pathprojects.com   Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.   ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.skool.com/personalbest.   Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT 

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow    Rachel Entrekin is a beast of an athlete in the best way possible. This year she became the first overall winner of the Cocodona 250 mile race, beating all men and women in 56 hours and 9 minutes! Rachel joins the show to share advice to recreational runners about your mindset, and ways to improve in training and racing   Watch the full video on YouTube     Topics covered: 00:00 — Rachel Entrekin's Biggest Running Lessons 04:44 — Why Rachel Almost Quit Running 09:22 — The Best Advice for New Runners 10:35 — Building Up Slowly Is The Smartest Thing A Runner Can Do  12:40 — The Marathon That Changed Everything 15:54 — Road Running vs. Trail Running: The Biggest Differences 19:13 — What Every Road Runner Should Know Before Trail Running 20:29 — Our Running Coaching Program 20:58 — The Mindset Shift That Made Rachel Faster 26:58 — Stop Complaining: The Mindset That Changes Everything 31:09 — Rachel's Fueling & Hydration Strategy 33:28 — How to Train Your Gut for Race Day 36:23 — How to Optimize Your Hydration (Sweat Testing & Electrolytes) 40:00 — The Biggest Hydration Mistakes Runners Make 43:57 — The Emotional Finish at Cocodona 250 49:25 — Why Making Mistakes Is Part Of Becoming A Better Runner  50:52 — Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: "Why Not Me?" 53:25 — What Rachel Learned from Courtney Dauwalter 57:00 — How to Become a Stronger, Healthier & Happier Runner   Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.    FIND RACHEL HERE:  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel__entrekin/ ► Wordpress: https://blondeidiotrunning.wordpress.com/  ► Substack: https://rachelentrekin.substack.com/ ► Ultra Running Magazine: https://ultrarunning.com/author/rachel-entrekin/   LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► Join my PB Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest ► Precision Fuel and Hydration (15% off your first order): http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow  ► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs ► Book: A Complaint Free World By Will Bowen: https://amzn.to/4pxrLk5  ► Courtney Dauwalter episode: https://youtu.be/OTgwIEAN3B4   YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785    ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com   ► Path Projects Website: https://pathprojects.com   ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.   More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.skool.com/personalbest.    Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT   #RachelEntrekin #UltraRunning #TrailRunning #RunningPodcast #Hydration #ExtramilestShow  

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at: http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow   Ian Sharman improved his marathon time from a 3:40 to a 2:21 at age 43. He has completed over 250 marathons and ultramarathons. He shares the simple training shifts for his biggest breakthroughs and the mindset behind long-term improvement. Watch the full video on YouTube     Topics covered: 00:00 — Ian Sharman's biggest running lessons 01:55 — Precision Fuel & Hydration Sponsor 02:47 — Consistency beats heroic workouts 09:31 — Why runners struggle with consistency 11:26 — Flexibility vs rigid training plans 12:45 — Should you make up missed runs? 15:57 — PB Running Coaching Program 16:26 — Balancing running with family & life 19:24 — The purpose behind every run 22:08 — Ian's 2 :32 marathon breakthrough 25:40 — What is flow running? 31:02 — The three phases of every race 36:47 — The power of hiking in ultrarunning 43:04 — Why your slowest mile matters most 45:39 — Ian's biggest race mistakes & Boston 2018 51:44 — How aging changes your training 56:45 — Do you really need long training runs? 1:02:55 — Road runner's guide to trail running 1:08:15 — Pain vs suffering 1:17:09 — What 100 miles does to your body 1:19:55 — Heat training for ultrarunners 1:24:22 — The core message of The Art of Ultrarunning 1:25:37 — Where to find Ian Sharman and his book 1:27:58 — Closing thoughts   Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.  FIND IAN SHARMAN: ► WEBSITE: https://www.sharmanultra.com ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sharmanian ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sharmanian ► X: https://x.com/sharmanian LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► My Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.pbprogram.com ► Precision Fuel and Hydration (Get 15% off your first order): https://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow  ► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs    ► The Art of Ultrarunning book: https://amzn.to/4vsNV97  YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785    ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com   ► Path Projects Website: https://pathprojects.com ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.skool.com/personalbest.  Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT   #Ultrarunning #MarathonTraining #TrailRunning #RunningTips

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow   Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel talks about the mental side of running, how to train your mind, quiet negative self-talk, recover smarter, and stop letting fear of the unknown hold back your running.   Watch the full video on YouTube   Topics covered: 0:00 — Molly Seidel: The mental side of running 2:38 — Morning threshold workouts in Flagstaff 4:09 — Recovering from Black Canyon & preparing for Western States 6:38 — Being open to infinite possibilities 9:48 — Advice for recreational runners 13:03 — How to train your mind like your body  14:53 — Mental toughness isn't about pushing through 15:44 — Self-talk and learning to be kinder to yourself 20:03 — Molly's approach to heat adaptation 23:26 — Moving from marathons to ultrarunning 27:17  — Journaling & processing highs and lows 31:16 — Social media, boundaries & authenticity 35:32 — Data vs feel in training 38:30 — Learning how to fuel for ultras 45:08 — Mistakes of recreational runners 47:44 — Race-day nerves and embracing challenge 49:37 — Molly's advice for her younger self 57:22— Female runners, menstrual cycles & health 1:02:04 — Advice for women experiencing cycle loss 1:06:33 — Recovery, sleep & naps 1:11:32 — How to become a stronger, healthier, happier athlete     Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.      FIND MOLLY: ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bygolly.molly ► STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/pros/16553663  ► SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@bygollymolly  ► YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Bygolly.itsmolly   LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► My Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest ► Precision Fuel and Hydration (Get 15% off your first order): http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow  ► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs      YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:  ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785    ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com   ► Path Projects Website: https://pathprojects.com   ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.skool.com/personalbest    Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT   #MollySeidel #RunningPodcast #MarathonTraining #UltraRunning #MentalToughness #RunningMotivation #DistanceRunning #TrailRunning