About this episode

Katja shares her journey from a complete beginner to an experienced runner, highlighting key lessons and breakthroughs in her training.

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow Katja shares the lessons how she went from a complete beginner to an experienced runner, how low heart rate training became a game changer, and ways to reach breakthroughs in your running and life. Watch the full video on YouTube Chapters: 0:00 — From Couch to 4 World Marathon Majors After 40 2:56 — When running first became meaningful 4:00 — Finding community through running 9:25 — The moment everything finally clicked in her training 10:48 — The breakthrough that made Katja faster 14:02 — How to race your best when everything goes wrong 16:31 — Precision Fuel and Hydration sponsorship 17:43 — The PR-or-bust racing approach 22:06 — Katja's journey with low heart rate training 24:53 — How to find your easy heart rate zone 25:55 — Why low intensity helps runners build safely 33:34 — Recovery from 50–60 mile weeks 37:44 — Why fueling properly improves recovery 39:48 — 90–100g of carbs per hour 44:09 — Sodium, hydration, and marathon fueling strategy 49:32 — Advice for new runners just starting out 53:55 — Why age shouldn't limit your running 56:09…

People in this episode

Host: Floris Gierman

Guest: Katja

Topics covered

• running
• low heart rate training
• personal growth
• marathon preparation
• nutrition

Sponsors

Precision Fuel & Hydration

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