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At 58 years old, Albert Shank is still running strong, climbing mountains, and proving that your best running years don't have to be behind you. Coach Albert shares powerful lessons on low heart rate training, Zone 2 running, strength training, injury prevention, recovery, and longevity.

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Chapters:

0:00 — Introducing Albert Shank
1:55 — Somnus Lab Sponsorship
2:57 — How to enjoy running for decades
3:43 — Albert's 58K Grand Canyon birthday adventure
4:10 — How Albert discovered low heart rate training
9:12 — Advice for new low heart rate runners
15:17 — What Albert understands about MAF training now
17:01 — Heavenly Heat Saunas Sponsorship
18:07 — Common mistakes in low heart rate training
25:01 — How to coach athletes in early frustration phase
28:35 — Adjusting for heat, stress, sleep, and illness
30:00 — Albert's current running and injury recovery
32:06 — How heart rate zones change with age
34:36 — Strength training for healthy aging
40:12 — Daily movement habits that build strength
46:00 — Keeping heart rate low on hills
50:18 — Treadmill vs outdoor running for heart rate training
51:27 — Weekly volume for runners over 40
54:29 — Cross-training for longevity
57:05 — Keeping running joyful and playful
59:55 — How training changes in your late 50s
1:13:55 — Cycling heart rate vs running heart rate
1:22:17 — Low heart rate running and keto: pros & cons
1:25:07 — Your best running years may not be behind you
1:27:17 — Does running performance have to drop with age?
1:29:23 — The advice Albert repeats most often
1:30:17 — Where to find Albert
1:30:59 —How to become a stronger, healthier, happier athlete

FIND ALBERT SHANK:

► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/26803675

► Website: https://hillrunner50.wixsite.com/hillrunner50

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► Ryan Hall Episode: https://youtu.be/lHCA5AxPgb0

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

► Lawrence van Lingen Episode: https://youtu.be/zDJrNa-tO8c

FIND FLORIS GIERMAN:

► Running Breakthroughs Book: https://florisgierman.com

► Personal Best Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest

► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast

► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785

► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman

► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com

► Path Projects: https://pathprojects.com

ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW:

A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches, and health experts on how to become a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete.

Learn more about our running coaching program at https://www.pbprogram.com

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