About this episode
Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Dr. Vrzal, a holistic chiropractor and author of The Headache Advantage, shares how pain—whether it's headaches, knee pain, or running injuries—can be your body's way of pointing to deeper imbalances. We explore the connections between nutrition, blood type, and performance, along with insights to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. Learn more about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program at https://www.pbprogram.com/ Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VFpxi0UiksA CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Nutrition, blood type, and performance 3:48 - "The Headache Advantage" 6:26 - The connection between nutrition, blood type, and running performance 9:46 - Understanding of blood types 12:41 - How to determine your blood type 13:50 - Impact of food on digestion and health by blood types 17:39 - A deeper exploration of the blood type diet 19:17 - Understanding blood type and nutrition for peak performance 22:51 - Metabolic flexibility, training intensity, and diet 25:02 - Mastering body awareness in training 30:28 - What excites Dr. Vrzal about his work? 36:58 - Managing training loads effectively 41:56 - Balancing training and personal life 44:07 - Post-long-run headaches: The role of electrolytes 46:45 - Key headache areas and their causes 49:53 - Where to find "The Headache Advantage" book 54:06 - Journaling to identify health patterns 55:05 - Tips to become a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete FIND DR. VRZAL HERE: ► Website - https://headacheadvantage.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.vrzal ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrVrzal LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► "The Headache Advantage" book on Amazon - https://a.co/d/7mzM11K ► Blood Type Diet Home Test Kit - https://amzn.to/40ysa9G ► Blood Type Diet App - Apple - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blood-type-diet ► Blood Type Diet App - Google - https://play.google.com/store/apps ► Download the Free Low Heart Rate Training Guide: https://extramilest.com/subscribe/ ► Heart Rate Running, Nutrition, & Mindset with Zach Bitter: https://youtu.be/ESj7Is8u0Pw ► Massive Running Improvements, with Lawrence van Lingen - https://youtu.be/zDJrNa-tO8c ► Eat Right 4 Your type book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/40YTTl6 YOU CAN FIND ME, COACH FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► Our Personal Best Coaching Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/ ► Free Weekly Running Newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/florisgierman ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman ► Website: https://extramilest.com/ ► Website: https://pathprojects.com/flo ► Podcast: https://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 Personal Best 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