#51: Kilian Jornet's Advice to Improve Your Running

In this episode of The Extramilest Show, Floris Gierman interviews Kilian Jornet, a renowned mountain and ultra runner, just before Jornet's Hard Rock 100 mile endurance run. They discuss Jornet's training strategies, including volume, intensity, and adapting to external stresses like family and work. Jornet emphasizes the importance of easy recovery runs, adjusting training plans based on daily conditions, and consistent hard sessions for adaptation. He shares insights on monitoring training intensity using heart rate, breathing, and perceived exertion, and also dives into mental training, discomfort management, and altitude adaptation. The conversation also touches on journaling, the role of technology in tracking training, and Jornet’s approach to balancing professional athletics with family life and his new clothing company. Jornet concludes by highlighting the importance of enjoying the training process and finding personal motivation.