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Thanks to Somnus Lab and Heavenly Heat Saunas for sponsoring this video! Get 10% off your Cooling Sleep System with code FLO at https://somnuslab.com | Get 6% off your sauna with code FLO at https://www.heavenlyheatsaunas.com/discount/FLO At 58 years old, Albert Shank is still running strong, climbing mountains, and proving that your best running years don't have to be behind you. Coach Albert shares powerful lessons on low heart rate training, Zone 2 running, strength training, injury prevention, recovery, and longevity. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/plLtVFuBfAI Chapters: 0:00 — Introducing Albert Shank 1:55 — Somnus Lab Sponsorship 2:57 — How to enjoy running for decades 3:43 — Albert's 58K Grand Canyon birthday adventure 4:10 — How Albert discovered low heart rate training 9:12 — Advice for new low heart rate runners 15:17 — What Albert understands about MAF training now 17:01 — Heavenly Heat Saunas Sponsorship 18:07 — Common mistakes in low heart rate training 25:01 — How to coach athletes in early frustration phase 28:35 — Adjusting for heat, stress, sleep, and illness 30:00 — Albert's current running and injury recovery 32:06 — How heart rate zones change with age 34:36 — Strength training for healthy aging 40:12 — Daily movement habits that build strength 46:00 — Keeping heart rate low on hills 50:18 — Treadmill vs outdoor running for heart rate training 51:27 — Weekly volume for runners over 40 54:29 — Cross-training for longevity 57:05 — Keeping running joyful and playful 59:55 — How training changes in your late 50s 1:13:55 — Cycling heart rate vs running heart rate 1:22:17 — Low heart rate running and keto: pros & cons 1:25:07 — Your best running years may not be behind you 1:27:17 — Does running performance have to drop with age? 1:29:23 — The advice Albert repeats most often 1:30:17 — Where to find Albert 1:30:59 —How to become a stronger, healthier, happier athlete FIND ALBERT SHANK: ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/26803675 ► Website: https://hillrunner50.wixsite.com/hillrunner50 LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► Somnus Lab (Code: FLO for 10% off : https://somnuslab.com ► Heavenly Heat Saunas (Code: FLO for 6% off): https://heavenlyheatsaunas.com ► Ryan Hall Episode: https://youtu.be/lHCA5AxPgb0 ► Dr. Rangan Chatterjee Episode: https://youtu.be/mF0CCpy3Dzo ► Lawrence van Lingen Episode: https://youtu.be/zDJrNa-tO8c FIND FLORIS GIERMAN: ► Running Breakthroughs Book: https://florisgierman.com ► Personal Best Coaching Program: 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: 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 how to become a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete. Learn more about our running coaching program at https://www.pbprogram.com Affiliate Disclosure: Some links above are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT #runningtips #marathontraining #runningmotivation #endurancetraining #marathon #running