The Extramilest Podcast

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Charlie Rocket went from barely being able to run for two minutes and weighing 300 pounds with a brain tumor, to completing five marathons, an Ironman, biking across America, and becoming a Nike athlete. Charlie transformed his life through running, optimism, and what he calls a "Winning Streak" mindset.
 
Learn how to turn setbacks into momentum, reinvent yourself, find joy in training, and believe in possibilities that seem impossible.
 
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Topics covered:
​00:00​ — Charlie Rocket's incredible transformation story
​02:01​ — The Delusional Optimist
​07:40​ — From 300 pounds to the cover of Runner's World
​12:20​ — How a brain tumor changed his life
​14:25​ — Becoming a Nike athlete against all odds
​17:01​ — Advice for anyone starting from rock bottom
​21:50​ — How to manifest the person you want to become
​26:17​ — How to regain control when life goes wrong
​33:28​ — Surrounding yourself with the right people
37:15 — Bear Mattress sponsorship
38:29 — Success stories from my PB running coaching program
​39:02​ — Charlie's unconventional Ironman training
​43:33​ — Finding a training style that works for you
​48:43​ — Why endurance sports are about memories
​53:15​ — Charlie Rocket's book, Winning Streak
58:10 — How Charlie became @Charlie 
​1:00:02​ — The 10-minute Winning Streak Walk
​1:03:58​ — What advice Charlie would give his younger self
​1:05:53​ — Strategies to kickstart momentum
​1:07:07​ — Why you should tell people your biggest dreams
​1:13:10​ — How to become a stronger, healthier & happier runner
1:16:30 — Where to find Charlie
​1:16:55​ — Charlie's final thoughts and next chapter
 
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FIND CHARLIE HERE: 
► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/charlie/ 
 
LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED
► Join my Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest
► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs 
► Bear Mattress (40% off) with code FLORIS: https://www.bearmattress.com/floris 
 
YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: 
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman
► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast
► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785   
 
► 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.
 
Join my running coaching program and transform your running and health in 60 days: https://www.skool.com/personalbest.

🔥 Transform your running with expert coaching. Join the Personal Best Program. Start your 7-day free trial. https://www.skool.com/personalbest | After sitting down with Olympic champions, elite athletes, and everyday runners, I've noticed the same themes coming up again and again. In this episode, I break down the biggest mindset and training lessons from my last 10 conversations, and how my thinking on low heart rate training has evolved over the past 14 years. 
 
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Topics covered:
0:00 — Lessons Every Recreational Runner Needs to Hear
1:34 — How to Transform your running with expert coaching.
2:14 — Consistency, Sustainability, and the Long Game
5:15 — Let Go of the Outcome and Trust the Process
11:39 — Leave Your Ego Behind and Pace Yourself Wisely
16:40 — How To Master Your Internal Dialogue
17:10 — Precision Fuel & Hydration
19:27 — How to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy
28:03 — Difficulty, Failure and Uncertainty Are Part of Growth
37:13 — Be Present, Keep It Playful and Enjoy Running
45:58 — How My Zone 2 Training Thinking Has Changed
50:17 — Why Consistency Breaks Down and How to Get It Back
58:43 — Closing Thoughts and Advice by coach Floris Gierman
 
Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow 
 
LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED:
►🔥 Transform your running with expert coaching. Join the Personal Best Program. Start your 7-day free trial. https://www.skool.com/personalbest
► PFH Free Fueling Planner: https://tinyurl.com/Fuel-Planner 
► Precision Hydration Free Consult Call: https://tinyurl.com/PFH-consult-call 
► Sweat Test: https://tinyurl.com/PFH-sweat-test

► 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  
► A Complaint Free World by Will Bowen: https://amzn.to/4pxrLk5
 
 
EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
► Jakob Ingebrigtsen episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQeh_Pg0Nz0&t
► Ian Sharman episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iMO_lsLf80&t
► Molly Seidel episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFelJ8TRRVw&t
► Rachel Entrekin episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nuGYlgEaBs&t
► Ryan Hall episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHCA5AxPgb0&t
► Sarah Hall episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en4w0-RpWgk&t
► Katja Livingston episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLowH6xs4d4&t
► Albert Shank episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plLtVFuBfAI
 
YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:
► Skool: 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
 
Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon 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. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.skool.com/personalbest.
 
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Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow 
 
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. 
 
Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT
 
#RachelEntrekin #UltraRunning #TrailRunning #RunningPodcast #Hydration #ExtramilestShow

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at: http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow
 
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. 



Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT
 
#Ultrarunning #MarathonTraining #TrailRunning #RunningTips

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow
 
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

 
 
Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon 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. 
 
 
FIND MOLLY:
► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bygolly.molly
► STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/pros/16553663 
► SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@bygollymolly 
► YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Bygolly.itsmolly


 
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