Reader, today's episode is different than usual for The Extramilest Show, with movement specialist Lawrence van Lingen and 3x Ironman 70.3 World Champion Taylor Knibb. On this podcast, I typically interview endurance athletes, coaches and experts. We often discuss topics of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. Recently I recorded a conversation where I interviewed Taylor Knibb at the home of our friend Lawrence, he is part of Taylors team. After the conversation we half...
3 months ago • 2 min read
“For runners, understanding your blood type can be a game-changer. Knowing which foods work for you not only boosts performance but can also prevent common running injuries.” - Dr Vrzal on Extramilest Show #95 This was a fascinating conversation with Dr. Vrzal, a holistic chiropractor and author of The Headache Advantage. We explore the connections between nutrition, blood type, and performance, along with insights to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. Many people know their...
5 months ago • 2 min read
"It was a new way of falling in love with running for the first time and not seeing it as like a chore or a punishment - it was being there with myself and learning more about myself in a way that I never thought was accessible to me." - Heidi Moreno on Extramilest Show #93 Heidi Moreno, a newby endurance runner and talented illustrator, shares her transformation from beginner to finishing half marathons, and her first marathon and 50K. We discuss her learnings through low heart rate...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, One of my favorite ways to measure my fitness and progress is a MAF test. Here’s how it works: Find a flat course (a track, treadmill, or consistent road works best). Warm up for 15 minutes. Run at your Maximum Aerobic Heart Rate (180 - your age = your target HR). And record your pace for each mile or kilometer. You’ll likely slow down as the test goes on — that’s normal! So why did I do it now? Well... 9 months ago I completed the 6 World Marathon Majors (here is a video with my...
7 months ago • 2 min read
BIG THANK YOU to all 300+ people who answered my question "what more content would you like to see in this newsletter, on the Extramilest Podcast and my YouTube channel?"(Congrats Paul Knight for winning the $200 gift card from PathProjects.com) The most requested content is more videos from recreational, non-elite runners, because it's relatable to other runners. Also several requests for specific training / racing content, elite interviews and movement / running / fitness experts. Today a...
7 months ago • 2 min read
"In 2013, I learned how fragile life is. I crossed the Boston Marathon finish line 30 minutes before the bombing, and everything changed in an instant. That day reminded me that running is about much more than times and medals—it’s about community and resilience. Giving away my medal was one of the hardest things I’ve done, but it felt like the right thing to do." - Brent Cunningham. I just launched an inspiring new podcast about The Boston Marathon, with some crazy stories from the day of...
7 months ago • 1 min read
"Some people become obsessed with the data, they can’t function without it, they have stopped tuning into themselves. Eliud Kipchoge doesn’t ignore a niggle, you also shouldn’t ignore a niggle." - Dr Chatterjee. I just launched one of my favorite podcast episodes I've recorded, it's 90 minutes with Dr Rangan Chatterjee. You can watch it HERE on YouTube. Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is a runner, renowned doctor, author, and podcast host of "Feel Better, Live More." In Extramilest Show #90 we explore...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Courtney Dauwalter is the G.O.A.T. of Trail and Ultra Running. Last week I visited her in her hometown of Leadville, Colorado to discuss her approach to training, balancing ambition with rest, and how to embrace discomfort while keeping it fun. She is such an awesome, positive and inspiring woman and a beast of an athlete. Her lessons are so applicable to runners of all levels and ages looking to improve. "Every morning, I check in with all my systems: my legs, my feet, my emotions, my...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hi all, to run your personal best, there are several things to dial in. The right pacing, proper nutrition and hydration are high on this list. Recently I went for a run with my friend Andy Blow from Precision Fuel and Hydration. We discussed: The 3 common nutrition and hydration mistakes that many endurance athletes make. How to avoid these mistakes in training and racing. Optimizing the right nutrition and hydration strategy for race day. Click HERE to watch this video. In this video Andy...
10 months ago • 1 min read