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Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this episode! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Maria Lurenda Westergaard is a runner, a Doctor of Medicine and member of our Personal Best Program. She shares her success with low heart rate training and improved health. Watch this full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i5TmvBfJp-Y CHAPTERS: 00:00 Compare to yourself 02:38 Sponsor: LMNT 03:50 Welcome Maria! Running and background. 05:34 Relocating to Europe from the Philippines, Medical work, Boston Strong 09:05 Maybe I should run a marathon! 11:37 Early stages of Maria's running journey 15:04 Developing as a runner, using your strengths to improve confidence 18:39 Comparison should be inspiring! 21:06 MAF improvements, data over time 23:40 Other forms of success 25:19 Health first, running performance will follow 27:39 Energy level after running, heart rate indicators 29:16 4 areas of tracking: stress, sleep, nutrition & strength 42:00 Benefits of data and journaling 43:48 Coffee and Floris' upcoming Berlin Marathon 45:48 Valencia Marathon 51:00 Different types of runners, what really matters? 58:28 Health concerns, running with grief (Copenhagen & Guam) 1:05:00 Calm and low heart training, problem-solving while running 1:07:44 Lessons from low heart training journey, future goal: Marathon at 80! 1:14:00 Find out more about Maria 1:15:35 Closing thoughts FIND MARIA HERE: ► Marathon at 80 (website) - https://marathonat80.com/ LINKS AND TOOLS MENTIONED ► Marathon at 80 (website) - https://marathonat80.com/ ► Dr. Stephen Seiler on 80/20 Training | Extramilest Show #50 - bit.ly/3pIOWx4 ► Lori Harder - https://loriharder.com/ ► Team Hoyt - https://teamhoyt.com/ ► Team Twin / Team Tvilling (Denmark)- https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/team-twin ► Berlin Marathon - https://www.bmw-berlin-marathon.com/en/ ► Valencia Marathon- https://www.valenciaciudaddelrunning.com/en/marathon/maraton/ ► Copenhagen Marathon - https://copenhagenmarathon.dk/en/ ► Boston Marathon - https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon ► Continous Glucose Monitor- https://bit.ly/3Xebylh ($25 off with code FLO25) YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com ► My weekly newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Website: https://extramilest.com ► Website: https://pathprojects.com Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an 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. 🚨 GIVEAWAY!! Win a box of LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix. To enter, subscribe to my YouTube channel & comment: what was your favorite takeaway, lesson or quote from this video? 2 winners will be picked by August 30th from the YouTube comments. To learn more about our running coaching program, from 5k to marathons and ultra distances, visit https://www.pbprogram.com

Thanks to PATH projects and LMNT for sponsoring this video! Visit https://pathprojects.com/FLO to get 10% off your order of PATH projects running gear. Visit https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get your free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Dr Maffetone is a physician, athletic coach, and best-selling health and fitness author. He is also a singer-songwriter and music producer. We discuss his new book B-Sharp and how to train your brain for optimal health and athletic performance. I have learned so much from him over the years to optimize our health and fitness in a holistic way. Decades ago Dr Maffetone already talked about the benefits of MAF low heart rate training, many years before Zone 2 training had mainstream awareness like it has now. Watch this full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QfUCQ-LQeYo This episode is brought to you by PATH projects running apparel. For a limited time only, get 10% off your PATH order at PATHprojects.com/FLO This is the clothing I wear in training, racing and every day life. For hot weather months I love running in the AirDot T or Tank. Recently we collaborated with Believe in the Run on a limited PATH shirt. My favorite shorts are The Graves PX 7" shorts, with 4 pockets to carry my phone, gels and keys. Below these shorts I wear a separate base liner, the Lynx liner in 5". The separate short from liner eliminates all chafing, it's a game changer for long distance running too. For a limited time only, get 10% off your PATH order at PATHprojects.com/FLO. That is PATHprojects.com/FLO * Here is a great quote by famous music producer Rick Rubin: "Phil is usually 30 years ahead of the curve. If he is singing the praises of the healing power of music today, I imagine in 2053 it will be accepted mainstream care!"—Rick Rubin, music producer CHAPTERS: 00:00 Train your brain 02:21 Sponsors: PATH projects, LMNT 04:45 Welcome back Dr. Phil Maffetone! 05:30 B sharp! Music as part of a holistic approach to health. 10:02 Music for athletes 16:22 Listening while exercising, or not. 22:41 Breathing patterns and brain adaptation 25:30 Listening to the body 27:00 Working with Rick Rubin 33:50 Self-doubt 34:45 The 5-minute power break, improving body function 37:50 Hearing new things in music 41:45 Real music vs junk, genre 46:15 Heart rate and music, alpha state, multi-tasking 52:00 Day dreaming vs distraction 53:25 You are addicted to your phone! 57:29 The brain and age 1:00:32 Our passions and dreams 1:01:35 Start line race day nerves 1:07:45 Impact of music on race day 1:10:27 The trainable brain 1:12:33 Where to find out more about Dr Phil Maffetone and his work 1:14:03 Advice to optimize health and performance 1:14:40 More training is often not better FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DR MAFFETONE ► Music website - https://maffetonemusic.com/ ► B sharp! (book) by Dr Phil Maffetone - https://amzn.to/43Yq1oa ► YouTube Maffetone Music: https://www.youtube.com/@MaffetoneMusic ► MAF website - https://philmaffetone.com/ LINKS AND TOOLS MENTIONED ► Dr Phil Maffetone - the 5 minute power break https://philmaffetone.com/the-5-minute-power-break/ ► The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing (book) by Dr Phil Maffetone https://amzn.to/444Cerm ► Danny Dreyer (book) - Chi Running https://amzn.to/3pjUqyp ► Danny Dreyer (book) Chi Walking https://amzn.to/441J5lC ► Rick Rubin - The Creative Act: A Way of Being - https://amzn.to/44mNkYv ► Digital Minimalism (book) by Carl Newport - https://amzn.to/3JZcJA3 YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com ► My weekly newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Website: https://extramilest.com ► Website: https://pathprojects.com Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an 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. 🚨 GIVEAWAY!! Win a copy of Dr Maffetone's book B-Sharp. To enter, subscribe to my YouTube channel & comment: what was your favorite takeaway, lesson or quote from this video? 3 winners will be picked by August 30th from the YouTube comments. To learn more about our running coaching program, from 5k to marathons and ultra distances, visit PBprogram.com, that is the Personal Best Program at https://www.pbprogram.com

Low heart rate training can work well for athletes of all levels (and ages), from beginners to advanced. In the episode we take a deep dive into Low Heart Rate Training with a detailed guide and cover: 1. What is low heart rate training? / Why? 2. How to train with a low heart rate? 3. How to overcome frustrations / challenges with low HR training? 4. The 10 common mistakes with low HR training 5. How much zone 2 training is right for you? 6. When and how to add speedwork? This episode is also available as full video here: https://youtu.be/taO8kKsx448 This is going to be a different episode than normal and I honestly don't know if this episode is going to work well in audio format. Let me explain. Recently I (Floris Gierman) recorded a 35 minute video of a low heart rate training guide. The only thing is that I recorded this video, while running a sub 3 hour marathon on a running track. I did use an external mic, however you do hear me huffing and puffing from time to time, because I'm running an average pace of 6:45 min / mile, so 4:12 min / km for 26.2 miles / 42.2km. Before we start this episode, two comments: This podcast episode is also available as a full video with some graphics on my YT channel: https://youtu.be/taO8kKsx448 Download the Low HR Training Guide PDF for free: https://extramilest.com/subscribe LINKS AND TOOLS MENTIONED: ► My Strava from this run: https://www.strava.com/activities/9029158789 ► Extramilest Show Podcast - https://extramilest.com/podcast/ ► MAF 180 formula: https://philmaffetone.com/180-formula/ ► HR Training Zone Calculator: https://bit.ly/hr-calculator ► Talk Test: https://youtu.be/AoB2AMUq8Wg ► Lactate Testing: https://bit.ly/3WAbI5z ► Personal Best Training Program: https://www.pbprogram.com ► 25 Tips from the Extramilest Run Community: https://youtu.be/lbCO0zlUPkE ► Marathon pace wristband creator: https://bit.ly/3RVu51w GEAR USED: ► Gel PF 30 - https://visit.pfandh.com/Flo10 (10% off your 1st order with code FLO10) ► Gel PF 30 Caffeine - https://visit.pfandh.com/Flo10 (10% off your 1st order with code FLO10) ► Shoes - Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next % Flyknit - https://amzn.to/3HILKIC ► Shorts - PATH projects Graves PX 7" Shorts - https://pathprojects.com/graves ► Liner - PATH projects Lynx PD 8" - https://bit.ly/3VimixU ► Shirt - PATH projects Andes Ad Tank - https://bit.ly/3yts9qn ► Hat - Muir Cap - https://bit.ly/3L3foqa ► Watch 1 - COROS APEX PRO 2 - https://amzn.to/3Wle4Vo ► Heart Rate Monitor - Garmin HRM Pro - https://amzn.to/3MmJw1I ► COROS POD 2 - https://amzn.to/3uVcwFV ► NutriSense Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor CGM - https://bit.ly/3Xebylh ► Camera - Go Pro 11 - https://amzn.to/3FZfCiw ► Mic - Go Pro Media Mod - https://amzn.to/3vBTxAs YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com ► Website: https://extramilest.com ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► YouTube: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT Download the Low HR Training Guide PDF for free: https://extramilest.com/subscribe

Thanks to LMNT and HVMN for sponsoring this video! Visit https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get your free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Visit https://hvmn.com/FLO to save 20% off your order of Ketone IQ. Chris Hauth is a two-time Olympian, former professional triathlete, ultra-runner and one of the world's most respected endurance and ultra-endurance coaches. He is the founder of AIMP Coaching, which unlocks the best version of people through endurance experiences. Watch this full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cgi-WvN7LWQ Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. LMNT is a delicious sugar-free electrolyte drink mix that I have been drinking for several years now. For runners symptoms of electrolyte deficiency are common. LMNT can help prevent and eliminate headaches, muscle cramps, fatigue, sleeplessness, and other common symptoms. Right now LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any order, That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/FLO. * Thanks to HVMN for sponsoring this video! Visit https://hvmn.com/FLO to save 20% off your order of Ketone IQ. Ketone IQ™ by HVMN is a supplement that increases your blood ketone levels. Many people, including myself, find that increasing ketone levels, by using a supplement such as Ketone-IQ, can greatly improve cognitive ability and even physical output for mental performance and exercise. * [00:00] Unlocking your full potential [05:08] Welcome Chris! Friendship with Rich Roll [09:14] Scaling up running distance with curiosity [22:05] Journaling, habits, values & principles [25:42] 7x project with Special Operators [37:50] Longevity and consistency, goals and validation [41:45] Training for 7 marathons in 7 days in 7 continents! [58:40] Failure, risk, fear and adventure [1:00:30] Floris' planned adventures [1:08:18] Why am I doing this? Who do I want to be on the other side? [1:12:06] How to become a stronger, healthier, happier athlete * FIND CHRIS HAUTH HERE: Website: https://www.aimpcoaching.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/aimpcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aimpcoach * YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: YouTube: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT My Running Coaching Program - https://www.pbprogram.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman * Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate 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.pbprogram.com. Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Visit https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get your free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Martinus Evans is the founder of the Slow AF Run Club, a marathon runner, coach and author. We talk about the back of the pack runners, size inclusivity, mindset and ways to improve your running and health. Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NB3iz98sCmU CHAPTERS: 0:00 Finding strength in slowness 3:36 Welcome Martinus! 4:12 Doctor, I can run a marathon. 7:05 Who is this sport of running designed for? 11:10 If it don't apply, let it fly 13:32 Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE Scale), finding enjoyment 16:57 Early running club experiences 19:12 Prove them wrong 20:06 The origins and growth of Slow AF Run Club & Foundation! 25:03 Slow AF member momentum.. getting to a million 26:28 Athlete mindset 29:00 Comparison is the thief of joy 30:15 Start slow, be persistent and build consistently. 33:49 Raceday strategy for new runners 36:57 First marathon experience (Detroit) 44:05 Tools for running ~ mental and physical. Goals and habits. 49:33 Writing the book ~ Slow AF Run Club 54:32 Where to find out more about Martinus and Slow AF Run Club 55:46 Advise for runners looking to improve. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MARTINUS AND THE SLOW AF RUN CLUB: Website: https://300poundsandrunning.com/ Website: https://slowafrunclub.com/ Book: Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run: https://amzn.to/44SB4Qu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/300poundsandrunning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runslowaf/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/300poundsandrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunSlowAF/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/300lbsandrunnin TOOL MENTIONED: Body glide anti-chafing stick: https://amzn.to/3VSdpvA YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: My Personal Best Coaching Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 Weekly running newsletter: https://floris-gierman.ck.page/signup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman Website: https://extramilest.com Website: https://pathprojects.com Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/ Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate 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.pbprogram.com. Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this episode! Head to DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. LMNT is a delicious sugar-free electrolyte drink mix that I have been drinking for several years now. For runners symptoms of electrolyte deficiency are common. LMNT can help prevent and eliminate headaches, muscle cramps, fatigue, sleeplessness, and other common symptoms. Right now LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any order, That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/FLO. SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT

Andy Blow is one of the first people I call if I want to nerd out about optimizing my nutrition and hydration for training and racing. Andy is a Sports Scientist and the co-founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration. Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_8Xt5cfHRLg CHAPTERS 00:00 avoid this race nutrition mistake 01:53 welcome Andy! 02:41 other common mistakes with fueling 02:26 race distance, intensity and carb intake 08:25 digestive system, tolerance 13:06 development of energy gels 16:47 cramp! 21:47 science of sweat 26:29 electrolyte deficiency 29:50 online electrolyte calculator 31:22 weather conditions and nutrition intake 34:52 gel consistency and flavor 36:42 salt pill tactics 38:17 side-aches (stitch) 41:20 journaling to identify areas for improvement 44:15 relax, it's not over 'til it's over! 49:11 gender and fueling + hydration 52:06 find out more about Precision Hydration 53:44 closing thoughts MORE ABOUT ANDY BLOW Andy Blow is a Sports Scientist with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Bath. An expert in sweat, dehydration and cramping, Andy previously worked as the Team Sports Scientist for the Benetton and Renault Formula 1 teams, and remains an adviser to the Porsche Human Performance Centre. An elite level triathlete in his younger days, Andy has finished in the top-10 of Ironman and IM 70.3 races, as well as winning an Xterra World title. It was Andy's own struggles with cramp and hydration that led to him specialising in electrolyte replenishment and founding Precision Fuel & Hydration. Andy is a leading figure in the world of sports hydration and has worked alongside Dr Raj Jutley, as well as other top sports scientists, to co-author a number of studies and books. FIND ANDY BLOW AND PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION HERE: Website: https://visit.pfandh.com/Flo10 The Fuel & Hydration Planner: https://visit.pfandh.com/floplanner Floris Chicago Marathon Case study: https://visit.pfandh.com/FloCaseStudy Book a free one-to-one video consultation: https://visit.pfandh.com/flovideocall Book a Sweat Test: https://visit.pfandh.com/flosweattest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionfandh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionfandh/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/104959 Twitter: https://twitter.com/precisionfandh/ YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: My Personal Best Coaching Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman Website: https://extramilest.com Website: https://pathprojects.com Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/ Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate 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.pbprogram.com. SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT To learn more about my Chicago marathon 2022 nutrition strategy, check out this case study: https://visit.pfandh.com/FloCaseStudy

Thanks to PATH projects and LMNT for sponsoring this video! Visit https://pathprojects.com/FLO to get 10% off any purchase of PATH projects running gear. Visit https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get your free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Wissam Kheir has 5 years of MAF low heart rate training experience. We talk about health and race improvements through MAF low HR training and the important psychological aspects of goal setting, self-actualization and building the aerobic base. Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ZyhGgYp3D1I MORE ABOUT WISSAM Wissam Kheir is a PB Program member who started MAF training in 2018. He is a Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist and an Assistant Professor at the Lebanese American University in Beirut, Lebanon. Wissam is also a marathon and ultramarathon runner, swims, bikes and is a self-confessed data freak. FIND WISSAM HERE: Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/20155392 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wissamkheir Lebanese American University profile - https://bit.ly/3GMnSCC YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/ My Personal Best Coaching 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 CHAPTERS 0:00 Frustrations with MAF low heart rate training 00:02:46 Sponsors: PATH projects, LMNT 00:05:12 welcome Wissam! 00:06:16 from no pain - no gain, to MAF 00:13:19 dealing with early stages of MAF training 00:17:39 running from a psychological perspective 00:20:35 progress and breakthrough with low heart rate training 00:23:56 first marathons, to improvements through MAF 00:31:24 dealing with a hot climate and sauna in Winter 00:35:34 goal setting, discipline, self-actualisation, context of culture 00:38:26 always ready with MAF, 100 mile self-navigated run 00:42:55 getting out of your comfort zone, dealing with pain, race pace 00:49:05 the MAF population: being humble and being obsessive 00:53:52 bike accident 00:55:29 Ironman 01:00:52 combining family life with training, finding time 01:02:24 being selective, adaptive behaviours, the company you keep 01:06:36 recovery tools 01:07:37 nutrition, intermittent fasting, high training volume 01:14:17 ice bath, working with discomfort 01:16:01 training and racing goals / bucket list 01:20:03 closing thoughts Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate 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.pbprogram.com. SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT PATH projects is offering Extramilest Show listeners 10% discount on any order. Get yours at https://pathprojects.com/FLO (limited time only) LMNT are offering a free sample of 8 serving packs to listeners of the Extramilest Show, with any order. Get yours at http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO 🚨 GIVEAWAY!! Win the book The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing by Dr Phil Maffetone. To enter, subscribe to my YouTube channel & comment: what was your favorite takeaway, lesson or quote from this video? 1 winners will be picked by May 30th from the YouTube comments.🚨 To learn more about our running coaching program, from 5k to marathons and ultra distances, visit https://www.pbprogram.com/.

Thanks to LMNT and HVMN for sponsoring this video! Visit https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get your free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Visit https://hvmn.com/FLO to save 20% off your order of Ketone IQ. Kate Martini Freeman improved from a 4:59 marathon to a 2:58 marathon. She is an endurance athlete, running coach & mother of 2 young kids. Kate and her husband Jimmy coached me when I started running and I've learned a lot from her over the years. Watch this full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y_vmzyPpsgU Chapters: 00:00:00 Push it, keep trying! 00:02:45 Sponsors: LMNT, HVMN 00:05:15 Kate's backround as a runner, how it all started for her 00:07:59 Her first marathon at Kona, Hawaii 2002 00:12:07 From 4:59 marathon to BQ and Sub 3 00:14:08 Her first experience cheering on at the Boston Marathon 00:16:04 Kate's thoughts on pace, strength training, hills, trails, etc 00:18:34 Bringing road athletes to the trails 00:19:28 Common mistakes are by athletes 00:22:52 How Kate deals with the tough spots in a race 00:29:37 How to deal with running injuries 00:37:04 How to deal with colds and illnesses during training 00:39:34 Similarities among successful athletes 00:42:14 Differences in training for younger and older athletes 00:45:28 Differences in training and racing for women and men? 00:47:14 Training and racing strategies 00:49:14 Setting big goals and why Kate performed standup comedy 00:54:24 Dealing with motivation to workout 00:57:14 What recommendation would Kate give a younger version of herself 00:59:12 Any closing thoughts for athletes looking for to improve further 01:00:27 Free weekly newsletter Extramilest.com FIND OUT MORE ABOUT KATE AND COYOTES RUNNING Kate IG - https://www.instagram.com/freemartini/ Coyotes IG - https://www.instagram.com/coyoterunning/ Website - http://www.coyoterunning.com/ Coyotes FB - https://www.facebook.com/groups/98044145946 YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: YouTube: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT My Running Coaching 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 Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/ Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate 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.pbprogram.com. Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT 🚨 GIVEAWAY!! Win a 30 minutes Zoom Coaching Call with Coach Floris Gierman. To enter, subscribe to my YouTube channel & comment: what was your favorite takeaway, lesson or quote from this video? 2 winners will be picked by May 30th from the YouTube comments.

A conversation with my friends Scott Warr and Don Freeman, hosts of the Trail Runner Nation podcast. TRN is trail running's #1 podcast in the world, with more than 600 episodes recorded. We break down the barriers for road runners to get into trail running and advice on how to improve as a trail runner and ultra runner. Watch the full YouTube interview at: https://youtu.be/2k9O2DF5c4Y CHAPTERS 00:00 Intros 3:56 Welcome Scott and Don! About Trail Runner Nation. 8:22 Starting out running, transition to trail 14:42 Early lessons in trail running 21:39 Why people run mostly road vs trails 23:12 Community 29:02 Kids 'n' trails, "one is greater than none" 30:11 Running gear & safety considerations 34:18 Things you can't run without… 39:32 Running identity 45:17 Small habits, motivation 47:07 Common lessons from podcast guests 52:40 Recommendations to get into trail running 58:40 Don's 200-mile races 1:06:35 Crewing for trail / ultra races 1:08:48 Where to find Don and Scott 1:09:30 Closing thoughts Subscribe on YouTube and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this podcast! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Scott Warr and Don Freeman are experienced non-elite trail runners, located in Northern California. Trail Runner Nation is one of trail running's oldest and most downloaded podcasts. I love the TRN podcast and have been listening to them for 10+ years. This is how I initially discovered Dr Phil Maffetone, Dr Mark Cucuzzella and several others. This conversation was a blast to record because Scott and Don have stories for days from their trail and ultra adventures. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DON, SCOTT AND TRAIL RUNNER NATION: Website - https://trailrunnernation.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WeAreNation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trailrunnernation/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TrailRunnerNation/ All TRN episodes - https://trailrunnernation.com/category/podcasts/ YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/ Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FlorisGierman Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman Website: https://extramilest.com Website: https://pathprojects.com Subscribe to my weekly running newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe/ LINKS AND TOOLS MENTIONED: Trail Runner Nation https://trailrunnernation.com/ Born to Run (book) by Christopher McDougall https://amzn.to/3ZTHWdF Extramilest Show #59 - Coach Jimmy Dean http://bit.ly/42cuVxn Atomic Habits (book) by James Clear https://amzn.to/3ZOeUw2 Vibram 5 Fingers https://amzn.to/3FtpAYL Tahoe 200 http://bit.ly/3LqjgFo Bigfoot 200 http://bit.ly/3Tj1W74 Cocadona 250 https://cocodona.com/ Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate 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 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.pbprogram.com. Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT

Thanks to H.V.M.N. for sponsoring this video! Head to https://hvmn.com/FLO to save 20% off your order of Ketone IQ. Michael Brandt is a 2:42 marathoner and the Co-Founder & CEO of Health Via Modern Nutrition H.V.M.N. We discuss drinkable Ketone-IQ shots, how to optimize your energy levels, innovations in the keto space, and more! Watch the full YouTube interview at: https://youtu.be/4xAgnVfCZhc 🚨BIG GIVEAWAY!! Win a pair of running shoes of your choice (up to $300 value). To enter, subscribe to my YouTube channel & comment: what was your favorite takeaway, lesson or quote from this video? 1 winner will be picked by April 30th.🚨 Chapters: 0:00 Intros 4:28 Welcome to Michael Brandt 6:09 Engineering approach to the human body 9:16 Glucose and ketone energy systems 12:00 Benefits of ketones and ketosis 18:50 US Department of Defense (special ops) contract 20:53 Pioneering ideas and use cases 25:41 Finding the right products in a crowded market 34:26 Self-actualisation through fuel and experimentation 39:31 Protocols for being optimal with ketosis 42:37 The spike and crash profile 45:56 Human body as a platform 49:11 Keeping it simple 51:25 Intuition 52:37 Fuelling for Marathon training and racing & life! 57:46 Healthy scepticism 1:01:03 Running as the parent sport 1:04:07 Michael's own protocol for implementing Ketone IQ and other products 1:07:28 Energy used by the brain 1:10:10 Developments in the nutrition space, traumatic brain injury 1:15:52 Where to find/follow Michael 1:16:30 Closing thoughts 1:17:36 Outro Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MICHAEL BRANDT: Instagram: (@bdm_runner) https://www.instagram.com/bdm_runner TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bdm_runner YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bdm_runner Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdm_runner Website: michaelbrandt.co Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/22928004 YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: My Running Coaching Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/ Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman Website: https://extramilest.com Website: https://pathprojects.com Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate 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 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.pbprogram.com. Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT Ketone IQ™ by HVMN is a supplement that increases your blood ketone levels. Many people, including myself, find that increasing ketone levels, by using a supplement such as Ketone-IQ, can greatly improve cognitive ability and even physical output for mental performance and exercise. Thanks to H.V.M.N. for sponsoring this video! Head to https://hvmn.com/FLO to save 20% off your order of Ketone IQ.