May 15, 2026

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen is an Olympic and multi-time world champion and one of the greatest  middle-distance runners of his generation. In this episode he shares how he builds confidence, why consistency beats motivation, how the Norwegian double-threshold system works, and the routines behind his training and recovery. We also get into fear, failure, pacing Kipchoge, lactate testing, and how recreational runners should prioritize rhythm and routine.

Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OQeh_Pg0Nz0 

Chapters: 

• 0:00 — Jakob Ingebrigtsen on confidence, routine, and racing
• 0:53 — Welcome & Running Breakthroughs book
• 2:17 — How Jakob builds confidence through practice
• 3:58 — Why racing more helps with nerves
• 5:51 — How Jakob deals with failure and disappointment
• 6:33 — Jakob’s Copenhagen Half Marathon experience
• 9:46 — Jakob's path to the marathon, will he go longer? 
• 10:54 — Would Jakob ever run an ultramarathon?
• 13:11 — Balancing low and high intensity training
• 14:47 — Jakob’s YouTube channel and showing the full athlete journey
• 15:24 — The Norwegian double threshold method
• 17:10 — What recreational runners misunderstand about threshold training
• 19:30 — Heavenly Heat Saunas Sponsorship
• 20:12 — How Jakob’s training load has changed over time
• 21:19 — Measuring progress in training
• 23:27 — Jakob’s training tools, heart rate, and lactate testing
• 27:51 — Developing Jakob’s COROS Pace 4 watch
• 30:29 — Being fearless and chasing big goals
• 32:00 — Jakob's 1500m world record goal 
• 3:25 33:19 — How Jakob journals and tracks key sessions
• 35:05 — Using data, intuition, and feel in training
• 36:40 — Jakob’s recovery, sleep, nutrition, and routines
• 41:05 — Post-workout fueling and recovery meals
• 42:10 — Finding joy in treadmill running
• 45:33 — Jakob’s advice on how to become a stronger, healthier, happier athlete
• 47:14 — Building consistency while staying flexible
• 48:07 — Pacing with Eliud Kipchoge
• 48:50 — Jakob’s closing advice for recreational runners
• 49:21 — Final thoughts and favorite moments with Jakob

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FIND JAKOB INGEBRIGTSEN:

► YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@jakobinge 

► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jakobing

LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED:

► Heavenly Heat Saunas (Code: FLO for 6% off): https://heavenlyheatsaunas.com

► COROS Pace 4: https://coros.com/buy/pace4-jakob 

► COROS HR Monitor - Jakob edition: https://coros.com/heart-rate-monitor 

► Lactate Pro 2: https://www.lactatepro2.com.au

► Kipchoge on Extramilest Show: https://youtu.be/Fktx7qLbXDc 

YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: 

► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs 

► My Personal Best Running 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 Website: 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 the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.skool.com/personalbest. 

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