My new book Running Breakthroughs is available now as audiobook, authographed book and eBook at https://florisgierman.com. It's a summary of 10 years podcasting lessons, takeaways from coaching thousands of athletes and my own breakthroughs in running and life.  

 

Today Round 5 with Dr. Maffetone on The Extramilest Show. Overtraining is one of the most common reasons runners plateau, burn out, or get slower despite training harder. Dr. Maffetone breaks down how hidden stress, poor recovery, and misunderstood nutrition can quietly sabotage performance + tools to build health first so speed and consistency can follow.

 

Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NO6GBkODkR4 

 

 

CHAPTERS:

• 0:00 - Low Heart Rate Training + Overtraining + Recovery
• 1:43 - Running Breakthroughs signed copies
• 2:42 - My favorite running apparel Path Projects
• 3:22 - Round 5 with Dr. Phil
• 4:41 - What creates athlete breakthroughs
• 10:16 - How stress slows you down
• 14:28 - The "gray zone" & low heart rate training
• 20:29 - Lactate shuttles & aerobic speed
• 27:44 - Why low HR training doesn't work for some
• 32:47 - Refined carbs & brain health
• 36:07 - Common carbs & better alternatives
• 39:16 - Are there better bread options?
• 42:45 - What athletes should eat
• 44:45 - Potatoes, rice, and carbs explained
• 47:22 - Cholesterol & fat myths
• 52:47 - Testing nutrition instead of guessing
• 54:37 - Why enjoyment matters
• 56:40 - Common training misconceptions
• 58:17 - Overtraining warning signs
• 1:02:15 - Resting heart rate & hidden stress
• 1:09:48 - Strength training and why it matters
• 1:14:05 - Recovering from burnout
• 1:18:55 - Where to find Dr. Phil's study
• 1:19:38 - How to be a healthier, stronger, happier athlete

 

FIND DR. MAFFETONE:

► Website: https://maffetonemusic.com/ 

► Frontiers Full Paper by Dr Maffetone: https://tinyurl.com/frontiers-maffetone 

► Press Release Brain Research: https://maffetonemusic.com/press-release-brain-research 

 

LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED

► My new book Running Breakthroughs: https://florisgierman.com/

► More options to buy the book worldwide on Amazon: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs 

► Path Projects: https://pathprojects.com/flo   

► Dr. Phil's Study: https://maffetonemusic.com/ 

► Episode with Brent Cunningham: https://youtu.be/L3vsBmqelq4 

► Episode with Dr. Marco Guazzelli: https://youtu.be/C8rxNRDPMCI 

► Episode with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee: https://youtu.be/mF0CCpy3Dzo 

► Episode with Kilian Jornet: https://youtu.be/cU7cNo7ZwUk 

► Episode with Mark Allen: <a href="https://youtu.b