View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Episode Description: Ryan Hall is the fastest American ever to run the marathon (2:04:58) and half marathon (59:43) and is the author of the book Run the Mile You’re In. In this episode, Ryan discusses his amazing successes and epic failures during his remarkable running career and what he's learned through these experiences. Ryan explains not only the physical aspects of running - including his training routine, fueling regimen, and recovery process - but he also emphasizes the mental aspect of the sport. He discusses how accepting and reframing negative thoughts can empower you to take on challenges and reach your potential. Additionally, Ryan discusses the traits that make the best competitors, the keys to overcoming setbacks, and his amazing feat of 7 marathons in 7 days as a goodbye to the sport that gave him so much. We discuss: How Ryan got into running and his formative years of training [4:45]; The advantages of altitude—living high and training low [9:45]; Progressive overload, blood flow restriction, and switching up your workout routine [14:15]; Lessons learned from competing in the Beijing Olympics [16:45]; Importance of speed, power, and strength for runners [22:15]; The crazy idea that got Ryan hooked on running [35:15]; The mental aspect of training and the power of reframing negative thoughts [37:45]; The importance of fueling, and Ryan’s marathon diet [52:00]; Boosting performance with Tylenol and keeping core temperature down [59:00]; Ryan’s early struggles and later success at Stanford [1:09:45]; Keys to overcoming difficulty: faith, mindset, and being a better teammate [1:15:45]; Ryan’s professional running career and his discovery of his gift for marathon distances [1:22:00]; Reflections after breaking the American half marathon record, and challenges faced by retired athletes [1:32:45]; Ryan’s marathon training regimen at the Mammoth Track Club in 2010 [1:39:45]; Optimal body weight for competition and the pros and cons of going below your natural weight [1:48:45]; Training volume, importance of mixing up intensity level, and zone 2 and zone 5 for longevity [1:53:45]; The most impactful adjustments Ryan made to his training leading up the to 2011 Boston Marathon [1:58:15]; A new personal record at the 2011 Boston Marathon and lessons on maximizing your own potential [2:03:30]; Learning from failure and takeaways from his disappointing performance at the 2012 Olympics [2:12:30]; Utilizing cardio and strength training for overall health, and how Ryan uses blood flow restriction in his workouts [2:24:45]; Performance enhancing drugs (or lack thereof) in marathon runners [2:29:15]; Traits of the greatest marathon runners [2:32:30]; 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents—saying goodbye to the sport [2:38:45]; Reflections on what running has given Ryan [2:49:30]; and More. Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

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  CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro Ryan Hall 2:59 Finding running as a kid 6:27 Running coaching 7:22 Ryan's own training 11:37 Strength training for runners 18:45 Nutrition and strength for runners 22:02 Consistency, avoiding injury 23:50 Mobility for running 26:12 Run Free training program 33:43 The carbon-plated running shoe 35:22 Grand Canyon running 39:45 Love the pain cave 41:47 Relaxation and running 42:41 The pitfalls of comparison with others 43:49 Natural body weight 47:24 Family connections, cross-training 48:30 Failure, spiritual journey 54:30 Ryan’s book: Run the Mile You're In 59:05 Find Ryan here + Hall Steps Foundation. 1:02:18 Paying attention to your passions 1:03:52 Outro   Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT ABOUT RYAN HALL: Ryan Hall is the fastest American to run a marathon, in 2:04:58 (in 2011) and half marathon, in 59:43 (2007). That’s a half marathon pace of 4:33 min / mile or 2:50 min / km. This interview took place in Flagstaff, Arizona, where he lives with his wife; professional American distance runner Sarah Hall, and their four children. After retiring from professional running in 2016, Ryan took up weightlifting and significantly increased in size, from 58G / 127lbs to (at time of recording) 85KG / 187lbs. He runs his own running coaching program and coaches recreational to elite runners. FIND RYAN HALL HERE: Instagram: (@ryanhall3) https://www.instagram.com/ryanhall3 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryanhall3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanhall3 Website: https://blog.ryanandsarahall.com Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/TheHallStepsFoundation/  Run Free Training: https://runfreetraining.com Run the Mile You're In - (book) by Ryan Hall: https://amzn.to/3XlDzav   YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/ Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/  Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman Website: https://extramilest.com 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. Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT 

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