#76: Avoid These 9 Running Mistakes, with Floris Gierman, Amelia Vrabel and Ben Edusei

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://drinklmnt.com/flo to get your free sample pack with any purchase. In this episode, three running coaches from The Personal Best Program, Floris Gierman, Amelia Vrabel and Ben Edusei reflect on running mistakes they have made, and common mistakes they see other athletes make. We discuss how to avoid these mistakes and set yourself up for success in training, racing and daily life. Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vFfOTnN765Q CHAPTERS: 0:00 How to deal when something doesn't go according to plan 3:13 Sponsor LMNT 4:24 Welcome coach Ben Edusei and Amelia Vrabel 5:09 Amelia: How easy is your easy running? 7:33 Ben: prioritizing running with physical and mental well-being. 11:05 Amelia: On the struggle bus? Get off the bus! 13:17 Low heart rate training, training volume and speedwork. 19:40 Amelia: Social media and ego. 21:57 Ben: The MAF test as a measurable counter to the ego. 23:11 Floris & Ben: The comparison trap and the inner critic. 26:01 Ben: Making recovery your priority. 27:36 Amelia: Framing how health foundations affect running. 28:28 Floris: Sleep and training volume. 30:41 Amelia: A running diet for success. 33:06 The physical effects of digital behavior, being present. 38:30 The day you stop racing, is the day you win the race. 43:45 Implementing strength and mobility as a habit. Your Why. 53:37 When race day doesn't go according to plan. 1:08:05 Amelia: Closing thoughts. 1:09:23 Ben: Closing thoughts. 1:10:03 Floris: Learning, journaling and mindset. 1:12:08 The power of community. 1:13:13 Find out more about Ben and Amelia. 1:14:33 Floris: Closing thoughts. FIND COACH AMELIA VRABEL HERE: Website: https://www.focusedfootsteps.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusedfootsteps Twitter: https://twitter.com/amelia262 Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6278182 FIND COACH BEN EDUSEI HERE: Website: https://benedusei.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_edusei YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benedusei479 Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/45106672 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ben_edusei LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED: PB Program (running coaching): https://www.pbprogram.com YOU CAN FIND ME, COACH FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: Our Personal Best Coaching Program: www.pbprogram.com YouTube: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT Strava: strava.com/athletes/1329785 Instagram: instagram.com/florisgierman Website: extramilest.com Website: pathprojects.com Podcast: extramilest.com/podcast/ Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate 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.pbprogram.com . SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT