The Strength Running Podcast

The Best Advice to Run Faster, with Extramilest Host & 2:44 Marathoner Floris Gierman

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Dec 4, 2025
Floris Gierman, a 2:44 marathoner and host of the Extra Mile-List podcast, reveals key insights drawn from interviews with elite runners. He emphasizes the importance of slowing down and consistency for new runners, while discussing how life stress influenced his focus on recovery and sleep. The conversation touches on using journaling to track training and adjusting goals realistically. Floris also shares advanced strategies like incorporating heat exposure and cross-training, ensuring a balanced, enjoyable approach to running.
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ADVICE

Build Fitness By Slowing Down

  • Slow down on most runs and build your aerobic base with conversational pace efforts.
  • Consistency over time matters more than chasing occasional hero workouts.
INSIGHT

Journal To Turn Experiments Into Knowledge

  • Journaling reveals training signals you cannot see from data alone and enables useful micro-experiments.
  • Document subjective checks like energy, sleep, and mood to spot patterns over months.
ADVICE

Reduce Stress To Absorb Training

  • Calm your nervous system daily with short breaks, breathwork, or brief meditations to absorb training better.
  • Prioritize sleep and easy recovery habits because lower stress increases training capacity.
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