— 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