About this episode
Ben Edusei is a close friend from New Zealand. He is a mobility, Strength & Conditioning and running coach. We have really gotten to know each other very well over the past 18 months, when we talk 1 on 1 about a variety of topics. Ben is also one of our coaches in our Personal Best Training Program, where he has created several follow along workout routines. He is a father, ex-elite footballer, speaker and a strong runner, with a half marathon PB of 1:27 so far. Ben has a degree in Sports Science, is a qualified plant-based Nutritionist and also coaches in epigenetics. I had a blast catching up and recording our conversation. I hope you enjoy this as well. FIND BEN EDUSEI HERE: Website: https://www.benedusei.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_edusei/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/45106672 Youtube: https://bit.ly/3elv1eW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.edusei Contact: ben@benedusei.com/ YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 Website - https://extramilest.com Podcast - https://extramilest.com/podcast/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman Show notes: How Ben got into running, background in football (soccer) [03:10] Transition from higher intensity training and away from injury, a personal turning point [08:32] Finding new training approaches [12:05] Integrating mobility (strength and flexibility) training into coaching [14:30] Archetypal positions, incorporating movements into daily life [19:01] First experiences with MAF low heart rate training [23:21] Running below MAF, taking to the trails! [29:04] Elevation gain, physical benefits to hill training [35:07] Frustrations in MAF training, looking at lifestyle factors [36:22] Floris and Ben talk about stress management [39:22] Knees over toes and backwards walking and running [44:10] Add a sled! Resistance [51:29] Epigenetic profile testing [53:49] Protein [56:50] The word "perfect" [57:40] Floris on a questionnaire from Ben and optimizing energy levels [58:38] Getting in touch with Ben [01:00:08] High level thoughts from Ben about training [01:01:55] Racing goals? [01:06:02] Following Ben online [01:10:10]