The Extramilest Podcast

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Rachel Entrekin is a beast of an athlete in the best way possible. This year she became the first overall winner of the Cocodona 250 mile race, beating all men and women in 56 hours and 9 minutes! Rachel joins the show to share advice to recreational runners about your mindset, and ways to improve in training and racing
 
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Topics covered:
00:00 — Rachel Entrekin's Biggest Running Lessons

04:44 — Why Rachel Almost Quit Running

09:22 — The Best Advice for New Runners

10:35 — Building Up Slowly Is The Smartest Thing A Runner Can Do 

12:40 — The Marathon That Changed Everything

15:54 — Road Running vs. Trail Running: The Biggest Differences

19:13 — What Every Road Runner Should Know Before Trail Running

20:29 — Our Running Coaching Program

20:58 — The Mindset Shift That Made Rachel Faster

26:58 — Stop Complaining: The Mindset That Changes Everything

31:09 — Rachel's Fueling & Hydration Strategy

33:28 — How to Train Your Gut for Race Day

36:23 — How to Optimize Your Hydration (Sweat Testing & Electrolytes)

40:00 — The Biggest Hydration Mistakes Runners Make

43:57 — The Emotional Finish at Cocodona 250

49:25 — Why Making Mistakes Is Part Of Becoming A Better Runner 

50:52 — Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: "Why Not Me?"

53:25 — What Rachel Learned from Courtney Dauwalter

57:00 — How to Become a Stronger, Healthier & Happier Runner

 
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FIND RACHEL HERE: 
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel__entrekin/
► Wordpress: https://blondeidiotrunning.wordpress.com/ 
► Substack: https://rachelentrekin.substack.com/
► Ultra Running Magazine: https://ultrarunning.com/author/rachel-entrekin/
 
LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED
► Join my PB Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest
► Precision Fuel and Hydration (15% off your first order): http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow 
► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs
► Book: A Complaint Free World By Will Bowen: https://amzn.to/4pxrLk5 
► Courtney Dauwalter episode: https://youtu.be/OTgwIEAN3B4
 
YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: 
► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast
► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785   
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman
► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com  
► Path Projects 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.
 
More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.skool.com/personalbest. 
 
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#RachelEntrekin #UltraRunning #TrailRunning #RunningPodcast #Hydration #ExtramilestShow

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Ian Sharman improved his marathon time from a 3:40 to a 2:21 at age 43. He has completed over 250 marathons and ultramarathons. He shares the simple training shifts for his biggest breakthroughs and the mindset behind long-term improvement.


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Topics covered:
00:00 — Ian Sharman's biggest running lessons
01:55 — Precision Fuel & Hydration Sponsor
02:47 — Consistency beats heroic workouts
09:31 — Why runners struggle with consistency
11:26 — Flexibility vs rigid training plans
12:45 — Should you make up missed runs?
15:57 — PB Running Coaching Program
16:26 — Balancing running with family & life
19:24 — The purpose behind every run
22:08 — Ian's 2 :32 marathon breakthrough
25:40 — What is flow running?
31:02 — The three phases of every race
36:47 — The power of hiking in ultrarunning
43:04 — Why your slowest mile matters most
45:39 — Ian's biggest race mistakes & Boston 2018
51:44 — How aging changes your training
56:45 — Do you really need long training runs?
1:02:55 — Road runner's guide to trail running
1:08:15 — Pain vs suffering
1:17:09 — What 100 miles does to your body
1:19:55 — Heat training for ultrarunners
1:24:22 — The core message of The Art of Ultrarunning
1:25:37 — Where to find Ian Sharman and his book
1:27:58 — Closing thoughts
 
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FIND IAN SHARMAN:
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LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED
► My Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.pbprogram.com
► Precision Fuel and Hydration (Get 15% off your first order): https://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow 
► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs 
 
► The Art of Ultrarunning book: https://amzn.to/4vsNV97 



YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: 
► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast
► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785   
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman
► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com  
► Path Projects 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. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.skool.com/personalbest. 



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#Ultrarunning #MarathonTraining #TrailRunning #RunningTips

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Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel talks about the mental side of running, how to train your mind, quiet negative self-talk, recover smarter, and stop letting fear of the unknown hold back your running.
 
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Topics covered:
0:00 — Molly Seidel: The mental side of running

2:38 — Morning threshold workouts in Flagstaff

4:09 — Recovering from Black Canyon & preparing for Western States

6:38 — Being open to infinite possibilities

9:48 — Advice for recreational runners

13:03 — How to train your mind like your body 

14:53 — Mental toughness isn't about pushing through

15:44 — Self-talk and learning to be kinder to yourself

20:03 — Molly's approach to heat adaptation

23:26 — Moving from marathons to ultrarunning

27:17  — Journaling & processing highs and lows

31:16 — Social media, boundaries & authenticity

35:32 — Data vs feel in training

38:30 — Learning how to fuel for ultras

45:08 — Mistakes of recreational runners

47:44 — Race-day nerves and embracing challenge

49:37 — Molly's advice for her younger self

57:22— Female runners, menstrual cycles & health

1:02:04 — Advice for women experiencing cycle loss

1:06:33 — Recovery, sleep & naps

1:11:32 — How to become a stronger, healthier, happier athlete

 
 
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FIND MOLLY:
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LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED
► My Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest
► Precision Fuel and Hydration (Get 15% off your first order): http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow 
► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs 
 
 
YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: 
► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast
► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785   
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman
► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com  
► Path Projects 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. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.skool.com/personalbest 
 
Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT
 
#MollySeidel #RunningPodcast #MarathonTraining #UltraRunning #MentalToughness #RunningMotivation #DistanceRunning #TrailRunning

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Katja shares the lessons how she went from a complete beginner to an experienced runner, how low heart rate training became a game changer, and ways to reach breakthroughs in your running and life.
 
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Chapters:
0:00 — From Couch to 4 World Marathon Majors After 40
2:56 — When running first became meaningful
4:00 — Finding community through running
9:25 — The moment everything finally clicked in her training
10:48 — The breakthrough that made Katja faster
14:02 — How to race your best when everything goes wrong
16:31 — Precision Fuel and Hydration sponsorship
17:43 — The PR-or-bust racing approach
22:06 — Katja's journey with low heart rate training
24:53 — How to find your easy heart rate zone
25:55 — Why low intensity helps runners build safely
33:34 — Recovery from 50–60 mile weeks
37:44 — Why fueling properly improves recovery
39:48 — 90–100g of carbs per hour
44:09 — Sodium, hydration, and marathon fueling strategy
49:32 — Advice for new runners just starting out
53:55 — Why age shouldn't limit your running
56:09 — Strength training, mantras, and racing mindset
58:43— Learning to embrace the pain cave
1:04:23 — How to stay motivated and consistent
1:06:58 — Tommy Rivers at the NY Marathon
1:09:32 — Why running is about more than finish times
1:13:16 — Where to find Katja
1:14:00 — How to become a stronger, healthier, happier athlete
1:15:04 — What's next for Katja
1:15:47 — The mindset that keeps you improving as a runner
 
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FIND KATJA:
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► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KatjaSnaps 
► STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/athletes/65443975 
 
LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED:
► My Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest
► Precision Fuel and Hydration (Get 15% off your first order): http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow 
► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs 
► Jakob Ingebrigtsen Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQeh_Pg0Nz0
 
YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: 
► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast
► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785   
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman
► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com  
► Path Projects 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. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.skool.com/personalbest. 
 
Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT
 
#Running #MarathonTraining #RunningMotivation #HalfMarathon #marathon #zone2

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Neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and bestselling author Jud Brewer talks about anxiety, race day nerves, flow state, and how to become a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete overall.
 
Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CqD4C-v0P3o 

 
Chapters:
0:00 — Jud Brewer on race anxiety, sleep, and flow
1:38 — Precision Hydration Sponsorship
3:15 — Why runners experience race day nerves
6:37 — How uncertainty fuels anxiety before races
7:57 — Anxiety as a negative habit loop
13:04 — How to deal with race week nerves and sleep anxiety
16:05 — Observing thoughts instead of fighting them
19:56 — Heavenly Heat Saunas Sponsorship
21:01 — How noting practice and the senses help runners stay present
24:02 — Forest bathing, awareness, and connecting with nature
29:25 — Why trail running encourages presence
32:03 — Gratitude, prayer, and rewiring the nervous system
37:45 — How relaxed running calms the mind and body
44:05 — Making hard workouts more playful
46:10 — How to move from anxiety into flow?
52:42 — Flow inhibitors, curiosity, and letting go of self-consciousness
56:15 — How technology and social media can block flow
1:00:51 — Setting better intentions around social media
1:03:20 — Jud's advice to his younger self
1:08:35 — Breathing techniques for anxiety
1:13:28 — Where to find Jud and his work
1:14:02 — How to become a stronger, healthier, happier athlete
1:14:48 — Jud's upcoming book Going Beyond Anxiety
1:17:40 — Precision Hydration Sponsorship
1:17:58 — The Power of Being Present
 
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FIND JUD:
► WEBSITE: https://drjud.com
► SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@judbrewer 
 
 
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► Precision Fuel & Hydration (15% off your first order at: https://visit.pfandh.com/thextramilest2026 
► Jakob Ingebrigtsen Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQeh_Pg0Nz0 
► Unwinding Anxiety Book: https://amzn.to/43W8Ncx 
► Unwinding Anxiety Program: https://unwindinganxiety.com/ 
► Going Beyond Anxiety Program: https://www.goingbeyondanxiety.com/ 
► The Craving Mind: https://amzn.to/4o659Gk
 
 
YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: 
► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs 
► My Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest
► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast
► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785   
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman
► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com  
► Path Projects 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. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.skool.com/personalbest. 
 
Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT
 
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