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    The Extramilest Podcast

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    The Extramilest Podcast helps athletes reach their full potential in training, racing and life. Interviews with world class athletes, coaches and rukus makers about health, wellness and performance. Hosted by endurance athlete Floris Gierman.

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    #97: Taylor Knibb’s Advice To Improve Your Running, Cycling and Swimming

    #97: Taylor Knibb’s Advice To Improve Your Running, Cycling and Swimming

    March 22, 2025
    1h 1m

    Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Professional triathlete Taylor Knibb is a 3x Ironman 70.3 World Champion and Olympic silver medalist. We talk about the mindset, training, and recovery tools that keep her performing at the highest level. From working with movement specialist Lawrence Van Lingen to embracing a more intuitive approach with her new coach Dan Lorang, Taylor shares great insights for athletes at every level looking to grow stronger, healthier, and more in tune with their bodies. 

     

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

     

     

    CHAPTERS:

    • 0:00 – Taylor's #1 Athlete Advice
    • 1:06 – Triple World Champion: Meet Taylor Knibb
    • 2:04 – The Elite Athlete's Hydration Secret
    • 2:58 – "I Was a Mess" — Meeting Movement Guru Lawrence
    • 5:34 – The Pavlov Effect: Trained for Calm
    • 6:15 – Flow Rope & Tire Pull: Taylor's "Weird" Training Methods
    • 7:21 – "The Tire Lady" — Taylor's Apartment Complex Fame
    • 9:32 – Is Backwards Walking Daily? Taylor Explains
    • 10:57 – From "Falling Apart" to Perfect Running Form
    • 13:06 – The Only Run Cue Taylor's Coach Gives
    • 16:12 – Less Stress, More Results: Taylor's Training Revolution
    • 19:04 – Trusting Feel vs. Following Data
    • 23:38 – "Medals Are Byproducts" — Taylor's Champion Mindset
    • 27:37 – Finding Liberation in Training
    • 28:44 – Mental Strategies for Breaking Through Pain
    • 37:39 – Trust: The Foundation of Taylor's Training Philosophy
    • 46:00 – How Champions Analyze Race Performance
    • 52:46 – Where to Follow Taylor's Journey
    • 54:25 – Become Stronger, Healthier & Happier: Taylor's Guide

     

     

    FIND TAYLOR KNIBB:

    ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taylorknibb 

    ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Taylor-Knibb

     

    LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED

    ► Lawrence van Lingen - https://www.instagram.com/lawrencevanlingen 

    ► 4 Drills to Improve Your Running Form, with Lawrence - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2MMqAvtcqI 

    ► Flow rope - https://innerunnerstore.myshopify.com/ 

    ► Running Improvements with Lawrence Van Lingen - https://youtu.be/zDJrNa-tO8c 

    ► 6 Habits Every Runner Needs with Dr Rangan - https://youtu.be/mF0CCpy3Dzo 

    ► Courtney Dauwalter Advice to Improve Running: https://youtu.be/OTgwIEAN3B4 

    ► Training and Racing with Mark Allen - https://youtu.be/YlBUJTIggyA 

    ► Function - https://functionhealth.com/FLORIS 

     

    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/ 

     

     

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    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. 

     

     

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