The Extramilest Podcast

The Extramilest Podcast

The Extramilest Podcast helps athletes reach their full potential in training, racing and life. Interviews with world class athletes, coaches and rukus makers about health, wellness and performance. Hosted by endurance athlete Floris Gierman.

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May 1, 2026 94 mins

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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...

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    Sarah Hall is one of the fastest American marathon runners in history, running 2:20 in her late 30s and continuing to compete at an elite level into her 40s. She is a mother of 4 a...

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    Ryan Hall is the first American to run a Sub 2:05 marathon. After retiring from pro running, Ryan took up weightlifting & ru...

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    Kerry Ward and I discuss what really holds runners back and how to push through it. Kerry shares powerful stories from his races, lessons on saying yes to new challenges, and why the hard moments are actually the ones that matter most. For those who've ...

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    Another incredible episode with Coach Scott Johnston. He is back for Round 2 after our first episode reached over 140,000 YouTube views in just a few weeks. We dive deeper into Zone 2 training, common mistakes runners make, VO...

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    Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video. Get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO This is one of my favorite podcast episodes I've ever recorded. Scott Johnston is an established coach and co-author of the book Training for the Uphill Athlete. We dive into aerobic development, thresholds, Zone 2 training, and how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. 

     

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    Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video. Get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO This episode focuses on simple, practical tools to reduce stress in daily life, stay calm, and run with more presence. We talk breathing, awareness, mindset, and race-day nerves, and how relaxing on purpose can actually improve performance and enjoyment. Dr. Kasim, a member of our Personal Best Running Coaching Program, s...

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    Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO for your free sample pack. Jeff Pelletier shares mental strategies that work for any distance, from 5Ks to marathons to ultras. We explore how to push through low points, problem-solve when things go wrong, and why the hardest moments often become the most meaningful.

     

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    Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Susan Bayes is a passionate runner and advocate for finding joy in the sport. At 56 years old and a mother of three, Susan shares her inspiring journey from starting with Couch to 5K to achieving marathon success. She shares training strategies, community support, and the mental aspects of running.

     

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    My new book Running Breakthroughs is available now as audiobook, authographed book and eBook at https://florisgierman.com. It's a summary of 10 years podcasting lessons, takeaways from coaching thousands of athletes and my own breakthroughs in running and life.  

     

    Today Round 5 with Dr. Maffetone on The Extramilest Show. Overtraining is one of the most common reasons runners plateau, burn out, or get slower despite training harder...

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    Today one of the most vulnerable, challenging, and meaningful videos I've ever made... A deep dive into how you can experience breakthroughs in your running and life.

     

    This episode is different than usual. It's a presentation I recorded while trying to run a Sub 3 hour marathon and let's just say, not everything always goes exactly according to plan. It's how we respond to these situations...

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    "I was in absolutely no shape to do any runni...

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    Round 1 with movement specialist Lawrence van Lingen changed thousands of runners' lives. In this new conversation, we explore how runners get unstuck, how breath creates instant change, and how elite performers use awareness and play to find breakthroughs. 

     

    Lawrence wrote an incredible foreword for m

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    My new book Running Breakthroughs just launched and is available as audiobook, hardcover, paperback and ebook. Get incredible Book Launch Bonuses when you order now at https://florisgierman.com

    I sat down with my sister Janneke to reflect on her journey from being injury-prone and in...

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    Lewis Wu is one of my running training partners...

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    Thanks to Function Health for sponsoring this video! Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/FLORIS or use the code FLORIS100 to take control of your health. In this episode, we sit down with biomechanics expert and author Jay Dicharry to explore smarter ways for runners to train, recover, and stay injury-free. From building stronger bones and tendons to using mobility tools and managing training load, Jay shares practical strategies ...

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    Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO  to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Sean Lee started running at 45 and has since accomplished what most athletes half his age only dream of: 17 marathons with a 2:54 PR, 2 Ironmans, and 25 ultras including UTMB, Badwater 135, and AC 100. We dive into his decade-long journey, exploring lessons from early mistakes, refined race strategies, and ho...

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    Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO  to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Ayako Fackenthal, a passionate runner who began her running journey in her mid-50s and has since progressed from couch to completing marathons and ultramarathons. Ayako shares how she found her love for running, the role of low heart rate training, and the lessons she's learned about health, mindset, and cons...

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