Kyle Whalum, is a non-elite ultra runner and bass player for Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry and The Voice. We discuss MAF low heart rate training, quitting alcohol, meditation and mental health. Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Visit https://drinklmnt.com/FLO to get your free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Watch this full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/giMsbYHvimE  CHAPTERS: 0:00 How to enjoy your running practice 3:00 Sponsor LMNT 4:35 How Kyle got into meditation out of necessity 13:40 How to get into consistent meditation 18:30 How meditation can improve your running 21:20 MAF training experiences and learnings 26:50 Why and how Kyle stopped drinking alcohol 28:20 Advice for first 6 months of MAF training 31:10 Kyle’s first MAF training breakthrough with Kyle  34:00 Base building and high intensity running 35:21 Advice to start with MAF running 37:00 Lifestyle changes, taking a look under the hood 38:05 How combine working late, dad mode and running? 43:12 Floris shares his skateboard tour experiences 45:17 Night shift workers and sleep approach 48:50 Sacrifices to reach big goals 53:35 Cutting out alcohol, setting up support system 57:28 Poster Floris office, My Life In Weeks 1:01:40 Having fun besides drinking alcohol 1:06:55 Advice for athletes looking to improve 1:08:46 Closing thoughts Floris 1:09:44 How to run and be present 1:11:35 Personal Best Program Community   FIND MARCO HERE: ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kylewhalum/   LINKS AND TOOLS MENTIONED ► My Life In Weeks - 4k poster: https://bit.ly/4kweeks ► Center For Resilience - https://www.davidlynchfoundation.org ► Reframe Drinking App - https://bit.ly/reframe-app ► Katy Perry Tour - https://www.katyperry.com/tour/    YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com  ► My weekly newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe  ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman  ► Website: https://extramilest.com  ► Website: https://pathprojects.com    Thanks to PATH projects and LMNT for sponsoring this episode! Visit PATHprojects.com/flo to learn more about my favorite apparel for training, racing and life. Also, head to  http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase.   Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.   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.   🚨 GIVEAWAY!! Win a box of LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix. To enter, subscribe to my YouTube channel & comment: what was your favorite takeaway, lesson or quote from this video? 1 winner will be picked by September 30th from the YouTube comments.   To learn more about our running coaching program, from 5k to marathons and ultra distances, visit https://www.pbprogram.com