Hi there, I’m Floris Gierman from extramilest.com. I talk about marathon running and becoming a faster, healthier and happier athlete!
Can you really run faster than you think?
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What if your limits aren’t real and your best running is still ahead? Recently, I sat down with our Personal Best coaches, Amelia Vrabel and Scott Frye, to break down the mindset shift that helps with lasting progress. We talk practical ways to train smarter, avoid the no-man’s-land pace, and build confidence step by step, so you can surprise yourself on race day and beyond. Click HERE to watch the full conversation! Scott brings 30+ years of experience and knowledge in athletic injury prevention, management, treatment and rehabilitation. He's worked with runners of all levels, from high school to collegiate to recreational. Amelia is a senior certified ChiRunning/ChiWalking instructor who's worked directly with founder Danny Dreyer. She's also an experienced endurance athlete and active member of the Personal Best Program since the beginning. Here are some of the topics we covered:
CLICK HERE to watch this new video. Or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast or your other favorite podcast platform. Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this episode! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. A few quotes from Extramilest Show #109 with Personal Best coaches Amelia Vrabel and Scott Frye: On breaking through mental barriers and believing in your potential: "You aren't limited in what you can do because we're really not. No human is limited. Don't put that limitation on yourself." - Amelia On overcoming the mental barrier of just getting started: "The heaviest weight in the gym is the front door." - Scott On handling setbacks and challenges with the right mindset: "Are you going to react or you going to respond? React is negative, but respond is positive." - Scott The foundation principle that separates breakthrough runners from everyone else: "Consistency is far more important than intensity." - Amelia Why embracing failure is essential for growth and improvement: "You never learn anything by being successful. You only really learn when you fail." - Scott The key to long-term satisfaction and progress in running: "You can only compare yourself to yourself. You'll find a lot more happiness if you celebrate your efforts versus comparing to others." - Amelia Cheers, |
Floris Gierman | Extramilest.com
Hi there, I’m Floris Gierman from extramilest.com. I talk about marathon running and becoming a faster, healthier and happier athlete!
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