
The Extramilest Podcast
Floris Gierman
September 25, 20251 hr 16 min
Running
#109: Can You Really Run Faster Than You Think?
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Episode Notes
Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. What if your limits aren’t real and your best running is still ahead? PB coaches Amelia Vrabel, Scott Frye and I break down the mindset shift that unlocks progress. We talk practical ways to train smarter and build confidence step by step, so you can surprise yourself on race day and beyond. We also dive into fitness field testing vs lab testing.
Learn more about the Personal Best Running Coaching Program at https://www.pbprogram.com/
Watch this full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju6E0gdrcpY
CHAPTERS:
- 0:00 – Mindset, lab testing & trail running with coach Amelia & Scott
- 1:03 – LMNT Sponsorship
- 2:11 – Mindset and the power of a beginner’s approach
- 5:40 – Handling setbacks: responding vs reacting
- 7:21 – Floris’ daughter’s mile run story & lessons
- 10:43 – Transitioning from road running to trail running
- 16:10 – Lessons from Kilian Jornet
- 18:53 – Coaches’ lab testing experiences & takeaways