Great summary. I've watched all your Maffetone interviews but its still nice to hear the full summary. I had started adding tempo and speed work to my running schedule a few weeka ago but decided to end it all and go back to all easy zone 2 running until I get my easy miles under 10 min. I've decided to do a half marathon in May 2023.
what sold for me is you are able to talk considerably smoothly and normal while running all the time! I've been training for this method for a couple months now and I'm happy to say I do see some improvements over my speed, so thank you for sharing and the inspiration!
I'm on my 7th day of zone 2 training. Already seeing a difference. So much easier on the body as well. Game changer, can run for longer without risking too much. Your explanation just sealed the deal for me, thank you!
At 61 just had a mitral valve repair and always have been an exercise nut.The surgeon said I have the body of a 40 year old athlete. I have always worked at to high a heart rate level according to your video so am so pleased to hear this theory and will be switching to it from now on.
So glad to find your channel. I have been running for 1 year and want to move up to half and full marathon. Just started the MAF method for the last week. I have had to walk any inclines to not go above my max of 143 and its feeling so slow some of the time, but I will be patient. What I have noticed the most is that i am more aware of my body, cadence, form and breathing. Also I now appreciate just how a slight change in elevation or road surface, wind ect. makes to your heart rate. Before MAF i simply didn't really think of this and just looked at my pace and so it was so easy to elevate your heart rate and fall outside the target zone. Looking forward to easy runs taking in the scenery and then the gains in speed. It really makes a lot of sense. Great videos, thanks Floris
@@miwamack523 Wow was this really 2 years ago! I'd say def a success Miwa. Maf helps you realise what easy pace really is, and i really improved my endurance. Is it any different to zone 2 running, not really, but when you ignore pace, and home into heart rate, you really understand all the differnt variables thay effect heart rate and how to keep in zone 2. I now only wear a HR monitor when i want to do a specific MAF run or threshold workout, the rest of the time i run by feel. But i would recomend it to anyone, especially if you are new to running as it def stops you running too fast. It is slow at first as you have to walk a lot, but that soon passes and before you know it you wont need to walk. Def an improved runner now with around 6 minutes knocked off my HM time and down in the 18s for a 5K. Alot of that is down to actual easy running and building the base. You can then throw the faster stuff into the mix like your thershold and repeats. So yes a success id say. But if you are going to give it a shot, must get a HR chest strap as the watches are simply not accurate. Good luck!
I read Born to Run, which led me to reading Eat and Run, which led me to reading North, which led me to reading Natural Born Heroes, which led me to learning about Phil Maffetone, which led me to Googling his name and finding your interview with him and therefore your channel... I've been running for six years and, for a while now, I have been feeling like I've plateaud with my current training. I've never used the 180 formula, but I'd read a lot about how running slower was better, etc. I just always worried that I'd go backwards, but I have finally decided to start using the Maffetone method and this video is very reassuring. Granted, it's a year old and you probably won't read this, but anyway, thanks!
Just read it, thanks for sharing. The Maffetone method of slowing down to speed up might sound backwards, but I strongly believe many people train at a HR that's too high for them. Slowing down has worked very well for me and many others to become a stronger, healthier and faster athlete and I'm confidence the same can happen for you. Patience and consistency in training is key. Have fun out there! Cheers
I'm very sceptical of the maffetone approach. I tried training religiously in HR zones and took all the joy out of running. I now run by Jack Daniels principles and enjoy running more and see better results. I now believe in running on feel and being in touch with your body, not obsessing over your HR. If the fastest marathoners in the world used this approach I might be tempted.
My 25-year-old daughter uses this technique as a triathlete - she did her first full tri last weekend in western Australia and came off the marathon looking fresh, unstrained, laughing with plenty left - most of her prep - she says - is Maffetone based. I'm 53, so I just bought a heart monitor...I'm sold...
MAF heart rate is more or less upper z2 training, it's training at your AeT (aerobic endurance threshold) and it's a brilliant way to train for better fat utilisation and reduced cardiac drift.
HI Floris... goodness this is a challenge , 73 years old, ran many marathons for the last 12 months injured ,knees etc. back running now easy does it but at 105 heart rate just walking ...me thinks I'll be 80 before I get where I want to be!, I live in Australia , Gold Coast.. hit me with the magic bullet that prevents hyper frustration at that pace, great videos Floris.
Thank you for this. At first my slow pace disappoints me, because i had to run at the aerobic zone, but with your detailed explanation im motivated to be more patient with the process.
I have met Phil Maffetone and talked to him about exercise and training. I am a mid-pack runner, always have been, and always will be. When I started running consistently seven years ago (at age 41) I spoke with Phil and read his Big Yellow Book. What worked for me is that he stressed the importance of slowing down, keeping stress low, and building up slowly and surely. Because of this approach I was able to make running a habit that I now love. It worked for me.
...and as a mid-pack runner who is 6'-1" and 185 lbs. (my healthy weight, not a skinny dude) it is important to realize one's limitations, especially when it comes to speed. The media/internet/magazines all focus on the best elite runners and their times. I am not this and you are probably not either, and that's okay. We all are born with predisposed level of athletic ability. I will never run a sub-3 marathon, or even a sub 3:30. I just won't, and that's okay. Run within yourself, pay no attention to the media/press who write articles on the best of the best, and just celebrate the act of running itself. That is enough to be stoked about.
Hey man. So yesterday I set out for a 10km trail run using this method. Uphill I was limited to walking and sometimes I even had stop running to walk for 30 seconds to get my heart rate back down. It was so much easier than usual. I did this very same route almost 2 weeks ago before trying out this method, and I ended up with pains everywhere and had to sit out for about 5 days. Today however, I feel like I could run the same route. Obviously it's early days and I need to keep at it, but considering I usually get injured when I start running again and today I feel fine, I think it's due to MAF. I kept analysing my body to make sure everything was ok, and had the time to think without gasping for air... and actually my time was even better than the first time I did this course, I guess I was just more balanced overall instead of FAST/SLOW, etc, it was steady all the way. Thanks man and cheers for all your work !
This video couldn't be more helpful! Im starting to run and recently got my HR levels checked at a lab and was indicated to run below my anaerobic threshold so I could improve my base.
Just ran my first MAF workout. Man, that was slow! Just hit 40, and it's been too long before I've been able to stick with a program without getting injured. Hoping this will help!
I’ve learnt so much from Dr Phil Maffetone and you Floris! All the content is much appreciated so, thank you! Life changing stuff for me and for many I’m sure.
I'll commit to this properly next winter when the ice on the roads makes any type of normal running dangerous. By the time the ice goes away, I should be able to do this at a decent pace that doesn't feel uncomfortably slow.
I did a block of training similar to this and it was probably the best training I ever did. I calculated my zones bases off of percentage of heart rate reserve (max - resting HR) not he Maffetone way. But ost of my running was done at the Maffetone HR. I was already running solidly for a year going into this so was very fit. Plan was 3 X1 h recovery runs per week at Maff rate, then two 90 min runs per week at 'steady', which would have been a zone above Maffetone but below marathon race HR followed by a 2 h long run at the weekend, mostly Maff, picking it up at the end to steady for a couple miles depending on feel. After a 6 weeks of this I substituted one of the steady sessions for a 1 h session at marathon race effort. Note that I included strides at the end of 2 recovery runs to keep the foot speed up. At the end of 3 months I was running about 60-70 miles per week, finishing the marathon effort runs and fast finish long runs (maybe few miles at marathon effort) with a big smile on my face and more left in the tank if I needed it. Really enjoying my running - best feeling ever. I wasas using this as a base block to go into 10K training and I distinctly remember my last long run of that block. Ran 18 miles at Maff-steady effort with an average HR in the high Maff range and a very fast pace for me at the time. The training totally worked. Then I started 10K trainign and I got injured after 2 months and didn't do my race! Anyway, flash forward 5 years, after many more injuries and punctuated training I'm now back to HR training to get me back to running consistently. It is the only reason I've been able to put in two solid unbroken months and loving it so far. There have been more than a few runs where I felt great and like I wanted to go run fast but I stuck to the HR plan. I am quite sure if I'd ran fast then I would have become injured like I had been doing for the last few years. HR training is great for keeping your effort at a level that your body can cope with and over time, it allows your body to gradually strengthen and get faster. Consistency is the most important thing in running - not speed. Try it for yourself!
Thank you very much. I will be implementing this basic HR training in my training plans. I especially love that you pick the trails to do this as I'm doing more trail running than roads of late.
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Hi Floris, Thank you for sharing this. I am 64 year old and so using the formula that gives Me a maximum training heart rate of 116 and a lower limit of 106. I have only been running about 3 months and the first 2 months were fine. then I pulled a calf muscle then hamstring on the same leg. I started off Chi running and I land on My forefoot and wear sandals to run in. I would run barefoot but glass and grit on the paths makes this impossible and I find the sandals more comfortable than Trainers.I have just started the Maffetone method a week ago and with such a low heart rate its nearly impossible to run. I find I am having to walk quite a lot when My monitor tells Me My rate is to high. Its takes Me a good 45 minutes to complete 5K. I have had 2 lots f Cancer, prostate in 2004 and stage 2 Melanoma in 2009. Both these are OK at the moment and I don't take any medicines. Not had a cold since I started running. I want to stick at this but its hard to slow yourself down with such a low heart rate My resting heart rate has been as low as 51. and blood pressure 120/80 at rest. I follow a plant based diet because of the Cancers. I think I need to just keep going and give this a chance to work. Regards Paul.
The formula might not be on it's best at your age, it's just too simple to cover all age groups. Better to take lactate test to find your real aerobic hr and then keep doing the easy runs accordingly or do some harder walking with ski sticks instead, to save your legs and joints.
@@user-rl3ef4ju9k Thanks for your reply. I ran a 7k this morning before breakfast and My heart rate did not spike until I got to 1k.It seemed a little easier to keep it down and I ran a quicker time by 90 seconds. The run included some walking to keep the heart below max once it did spike. My average heart beat has been two beats below max but today it was three beats below max and a quicker time. when I run, I can hold a full conversation with someone while running at this heart rate. Also, I did not run on a full stomach !
Thanks so much for the upload! I've really enjoyed your videos and your running document. They have been helping me tame my ego as i train for my second marathon and continue in my running career.
Jonny Khammanivong glad to hear that! Keeping your ego in check and being patient is something not many people talk about but its one of the main reasons why many runners can't stick with this training method. We started a closed Facebook group named Extramilest, many runners with similar experiences. You might enjoy the conversations there as well. Cheers!
Thank you for this. I’ve been doing MAF/Zone 2 training for 16 weeks and feel I’ve started plateauing and this gave me a good insight into what I can do to keep making progress. Thank you!
80/20 - 80% easy MAF runs, 20% tempo/speed work - the speed work will help your body make adaptations like biomechanical efficiency and mitochondrial count to help that speed come up. Pure MAF training is limited and some speed work is needed to progress
@@nichole2757 Please ,give me an example of interval training...let's say 8× 400m.whats the workpace (how you calculate it) - and how much rest between?? thanks
I'm thinking this is a formula for a younger man. I'm 61 and recently retired from bike racing. But this formula would have me doing my training below a brisk walk. My threshold heart rate is about 172. The 180 formula keeps me in the traditional Zone 1! I'm not dead yet!
A) you’re in amazing shape and B) you described me to a tee at the 10:20 mark. I just started doing a combination of fat burn zone/aerobic zone training. Your 180-age formula was a first for me. Thanks!!
Incredible video with all of the details needed. Thank you, I am going to try this method for cycling. I have mostly been doing high volume intervals and hard road cycling with friends... Resulting in injuries.
Aerobic training works very well for cycling as well, hope you recover well from your injuries. Have fun with your training and glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks!
Ran a Half Marathon yesterday on heart rate only for first time. Ran at threshold however and not aerobic. Will try running training session as explained in aerobic state to TRAIN for Ultra middle of next year. Thanks for great info.
Great summary! I only recently discovered your channel through your 17000 mile video and I've really enjoyed getting into MAF training. I had my first MAF run this morning as a beginner and I'm super glad I discoverd this at the beginning of my journey at age 33. Ga zo door makker, mooi om te zien hoe goed je kanaal het doet!
Thank you for your videos, I greatly appreciate it. I have been running for roughly two years and have made some great progress in my fitness. Now that I am eyeballing marathons, these videos and your website have been a great resource. Cheers!
I'm a 65 year old with some heart blockages and all that comes with an athletic heart. I'm on 40mg of generic Crestor. I think that has me at a heart rate of like 115. Not sure I can even walk that slow to get that heart rate. I'm training now to try and BQ for marathon #5. My last long run was a bit over 21 miles at a 9:44. It felt great and I recovered well. I need about a 9:10 pace to be at 4 hours to play it safe to get in. My cardiologist says I have exercise hypertension and wants me under 140 on my heart rate. I noticed on my track warm up I was doing over 11 minute miles and I went up to 180 and average over 150 and yet did 6X800 and ranged between 130-155 max. depending on pace which ranged from a 7:30 to 8 minute pace.
This way a very informative and useful video. Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to share your experiences with us. I have learnt from you. ☺️
Floris, thanks for all these great videos on heart training. I started using the endomondo app 3 or 4 years ago and found that the app always tried to slow me down. When I finally followed the plan that it made for me I ran 26kms in the Wings for life world run. Is not much, but it was form. Since then I had followed it and find that the algorithmhas to be very similar to what Dr Phil and you talked in 2015 and in this video. Amazing recommendation. Thanks!!
WIngs for life looks like a really fun event. I've looked at it a few times but never ran it. Glad to hear you're enjoying my videos, thanks for letting me know. Keep up the good work on your runs and have fun out there!
Thank you for the video. I am just coming back from a injury after 3 months and am trying the MAF method. My walking is faster than my jogging to stay at/under max HR of 128. Very frustrating but I am going to stick it out!
Should also mention that in addition to fat adaptation, running at this effort also trains your slow twitch muscle fibers and makes them faster so that when you do go running at a faster pace, your slow twitch fibers are contributing more to your overall effort. Also a big reason your pace gradually increases over time at the same HR.
In last 2 weeks I have seen few dozen of videos on interval training and Lactate threshold, and VO2 max and many things were clear, but I never understood how can I can only bike for 34-38 miles and totally burn out, where some of my other friends can ride century and one of my friends complete Seattle - Portland 284 miles bike ride. Finally after I watched your video I understood Glucose breakdown process for energy at higher ends and fat burning at lower ends.
Floris Gierman question for you. I seen another video where cyclist said that when we rode it’s important to build the base by exercising in zone 2 and not go over to zone 3. My question is what happens if cyclist stays with zone 2 but ones a while goes to HR zones 3 and 4. Will that confuse body and it’ll get out of fit burning mode (like in kitosis diet) ??
Great video and the location its stunning,, i am going to do my first marathon in Berlin sep 2020 so i going to give a look at your training program :)
I've just seen your video. Have to say I thought it was great, on a number of levels. Very well explained, and very interesting. I'm now extremely keen to start to implement this. My only concern is that at a slower speed for some reason I can get problems with my knees when I don't use my natural gait/pace. But I will work around that somehow. I did a slow, 10k run with my sister last year, so I didn't leave her behind, and a couple of days later I had a knee issue that stopped me from training for months.
Yep. I have to watch my left Achilles when running slower. I find concentrating on form and thinking about light feet is good. You need to avoid the plod.
I have just got a hrm, and I tried to stay in the heart rate zone you said, but I had to walk alot because my heart rate would climb fast then drop fast too. Is this normal?
Yes this is normal. Many athletes who are aerobically unfit or those who are getting started with running experience this. Consistency in training and patience are key. Over time you'll be walking less and running more
I'm 55 and I reach my MAF of 125 very quickly. I can't even run for more than 5 minutes without reaching it. It's unrealistically low for me at my age.
There is a ALOT of debate about the fact some are using 180.. Lets face it.. If max heart rate of 220-age is not relevant how is 180.. My example would be that my LTHR is about 184.. comparing that to my age at 180-44 .. My max heart rate training would be 136.. I can't run at all using that heart rate.. Most prefer the idea of % based on LTHR and that puts my Zone 2 max HR at 153ish..
Floris...I am finding on long runs that I am experiencing cardiac drift. My pace needs to slow even further due to several possible factors (heat- I live in Florida, hydration, nutrition, etc.). Anyway, do you slow your pace to stay within the recommended zone or let it drift up keeping the same pace from the start (which was inside the zone)? Thank you! Love your videos...especially your 100 mile run!! Mind blowing and very inspirational!
I need to stay between 125-135 so I'm having to walk 90% of my run (15:30 min/mile). I run for all of 15 seconds then have to walk for a minute or more just to get it back down. Very frustrating because my gait is all messed up with this shuffle run and walk. My feet are barely getting off the ground.
are you light? what is your BMI, nutrition is key, throw in some fasting.....get yourself light, must be at least 23.0 BMI, max, lower better, or forget it.....lighter, Vo2Max goes way up
I was the same. Jog/walk/Jog/walk. Had to stop on hills sometimes. Stuck with it. Been doing it 2 years and now running hilly 6 mile routes (1000ft elevation) at 8 min miles and flat 6 mile routes at 7 min miles. 2 hours at max aerobic is 25km distance. It works. Just stick to it. Also lost about 2 stone and now at 11.5 stone. I get the frustration but it does work. Check the ego and keep going. It will get quicker.
Thank you Floris, Once I get my number then how often and how long do I train? For some reason I cannot find this info even on Phil’s website. Also I believe that there is supposed to be some warm up and cool down as well.
I think your term bonking may have a different meaning than mine in the UK :o) interesting video as always , quick question does a low resting pulse rate make any difference to the training heart rate ? thanks .
I did this for 12 weeks and it had no effect. I trained about 10-12 h a week always in zone 2, this is about 15 heart beats below my aerobic threshold and at the end of those 12 weeks the improvements were imperceptible. Did I do it wrong? Should I keep going? Could you specify the types of workouts you were doing and for how long?? Thanks!
What happens when you decided to "run" before you could actually "jog (walk)". We all fall into this trap in life...not just running. The world of "life hacks" has probably done more damage to modern enthusiast athletes than help.
@ Mark: I'd kill to have that pace right about now at my MAF range. Before I started, I ran a 10:12 1.5 mile and a 22:21 3 mile. My current MAF pace is an embarrassing 14:05 mile. Barely faster than walking....
Does this work for me as a 14 year old? My recommended range is 151BPM-161BPM, and using another method, (220-age-rhr)*0.6[lower limit] OR 0.7[higher limit]+rhr, gives me a similar outcome. These numbers just feel too high for me. Am I merely being paranoid or is this justified?
For a reference you can take a longer run with someone on a pace that just makes it possible to have a constant chat with your buddy and see what your average hr is on that run. That is not far from your MAF or aerobic threshold hr. I would not trust only on the MAF equation at your young age, though it can be right.
I am 1 year out from my next big marathon having just completed my 1st with a time of 3:28. I would love to smash 3.00 next year! Maybe a little too ambitious!? I used the Runcoach app last year and it worked quite well for me. This had a very varied schedule of runs including One long run at easy pace, A shorter easy run. A tempo session, A Threshold session, These included some interval training and off days were cross training with one day completely off. So what i took from Floris here is that I should now focus on base building for the next 3 to 6 months. Do you guys include any speed sessions /tempo /threshold etc when you are this far out? I am currently figuring my strategy for the next 12 months so would be interested to hear what you folks do and how it has worked for you.
The 220 formula and other similar formulas only estimate your max heart rate and could be near accurate or grossly wrong. To get a better idea of your max heart rate, do some activity that forces your heart to work as hard as possible. I did this by sprinting up an overpass 5x; my heart rate monitor recorded 185 as my max. In contrast, the 220 formula calculated 160. All that said, the Maffetone Method does not require knowing your max heart rate; instead, its formula (180 minus your age, with some possible adjustments up or down) calculates your "maximum aerobic training heart rate." For much detail about the Maffetone Method, go to philmaffetone.com.
180 minus my age is 115 which is not even exercising so this formula is bogus. The way you keep your body from burning sugar is to not have any in your diet while training.I hike 25 miles with 5,000 ft of elevation gain in a day at 65 years old and I could not do that with a heart rate of 115 with a 25 pound backpack.. I can do 18 miles 20 days in a row but I cannot do 25 miles every day with that much elevation gain. It took two years to get to this point and I'm getting better every months. This is after an entire life that was void of hiking or running. This is also 8 years after losing a kidney to cancer.
Appreciate your feedback John. Hiking 25 miles a day with 5k ft gain and a 25 pound pack is a significant effort. Well done on all your hiking adventures. Athletes of 65 years old can adjust their MAF number by 10 beats if needed. Dr. Phil Maffetone mentions this also on his website here: philmaffetone.com/180-formula/ Wishing you all the best on your hikes.
I have a question. Does being in ketosis make this max aerobic training unnecessary, or would the two work together synergistically or do they have little to do with one another?
Hello. Any advice for a recent (July 21’) heart transplant recipient? Cardiac specialists have approved a 5k for this spring. Vagus nerve to heart is gone so pulse regulated by hormones only. Resting pulse is 105 and so far I’ve gotten my jogging pulse up to 155. I’m very comfortable in the low to mid 140s. Extended warmup necessary to flood system with hormones. Pulse typically reflects what I was doing 4 minutes ago, not my current pace so if I transition too quickly to a faster pace heart won’t keep up. Interesting stuff!
That exact formula doesn't work for everyone. Some have naturally higher max heart rates. Some have a different loss curve than 1BPM per year. So over time, your number and the official number from the formula can be off. . IMO, If you don't see any improvement from keeping to the formula, increase your target by 5 or 10 bpm, and see if that helps.
Art lidiard jogging movement .myself he don't work sporstic heart and racing.but I'll train 3x 10milrs for 12 weeks and I get fast from that.then 3x 2mile tempos.
Nice video Floris very informative. I have a question. I have just started using the MAF method for IM in October. When I'm cycling I do my best to keep my HR rate at 136-141bpm which is my MAF zone, but during my rides there are lots of hills and my heart rate does elevate past this into 150's - 160's I'm going as slow as I possibly can and in the easiest gear ratio possible. is it ok to be dipping into the higher heart rates as long as the majority of my workout is in the MAF zone. Thanks for taking time to answer. Have a great day.
Hi, I am wondering if there would need to be any additional tinkering if someone has a very low resting heart rate. The reason I ask is I am 43 and my resting heart rate is usually in the late 30s to early 40s bpm and sometimes as low as 32 when I'm sleeping. When I run I am usually somewhere in the region of 135 to 150bpm and recently ran my first half marathon in 1hr 26mins with an average heart rate of 146bpm. Is the formula still the same irrespective of a persons resting heart rate?
Well done on your half marathon in 1:26 at 146 HR. Sounds like you do have a lower HR than average. Ideally you go to a medical lab and get tested with a Lactate Threshold test for personalized data. That being said, here is a copy / paste from Dr. Phil's website re your question. The max HR (like resting HR), is not a factor in determining one’s training MAF HR. Maximum heart rate (MAX HR) and MAF heart rate measure two entirely different things. MAX heart rate is a cardiovascular measure-meaning that it tests how hard your heart can pump. The MAF HR, on the other hand, is a metabolic measure: it tells you how high your heart rate can go while still performing completely aerobically (burning fat for fuel). Whether your workout is aerobic or anaerobic has to do with stress levels: greater stress means that the heart rate rises, which makes exercise more anaerobic. The MAF heart rate is the highest heart rate where exercise has a virtually nonexistent anaerobic component. In other words, your MAX HR doesn’t necessarily change your MAF HR; If your MAX HR is very low, it just means that you can’t go as far beyond your MAF HR as someone else could. If, on the other hand, your MAX HR is very high, it means that your heart can tolerate far more stress than it takes for your body to switch to the anaerobic system.
In your case, why did you subtract 10 beats? Not sure what you said at 3:57 which was supposed to explain why you subtracted 10.At 3:00 you recommended subtracting 10 only if you have major illness or on medication. Sorry to ask, is that was your case?! Your training zone should be 146+5 = 151. Please confirm so help us understand your example
I play basketball - I only run to build my aerobic base - therefore I will alway do anaerobic and strength work - How do combine the two - for example I was think of running with low heart rate for an hour every morning 5 days a week I would still then play basketball and weight train
Great video ! had a question about the max heart rate ... is it absolute max, or just slow down until it drops back down under my max? So far I’m loving this method, it’s actually great if your a couch potato just starting to run. It has kept things enjoyable , pain free and simple. Regardless of the haters I have seen my pace improve and my heart rate stay the same consistently every MAF Test to date. I also saw a huge decrease in splits my mile pace over consecutive miles is down to about a 10 second drop per mile compared to when I started and I was losing 30 seconds or more per additional mile. I can’t think of an easier way to start running I wish the military had used this method!
Hi Floris, I've just subscribed your channel. I've downloaded your e-book and I enjoyed it a lot. I'm a kinda beginner in the running world and after reading your e-book I'm convinced to start HT monitor trainning. However, I have a doubt about the efficiency of the method IF I practice crossfit as well, is it gonna work? or should I stop practicing crossfit during the first 3 or 4 months? Thanks
Happy to hear that Charles, cross fit is high intensity. The objective of the aerobic basebuilding phase is to limit the stress on your body by training only at low HR for a period of 3 months period. Combining different training methods is going to be counter-productive so I'd suggest cutting it out for a while to get the best results.
You might not be monitoring this video but what if your MAF rate still feels effortful. It’s about a 5/10 RPE for me. Is that normal? I barely had to slow down my runs when I started with MAF.
Hi Floris.... I ran 3 ultra last year so my pace has dropped and I'm also in another task of running daily.... currently on day #802... but I have been running daily the 180 - age.... 130 pace Not easy to drop that far back.... but can I ask did you start running every day MAF pace or tempo pace thrown in.... what do you advise.... Im easy going and have no races on until October so plenty of time on my hands (Great video and explanation on the Maffetone 180 training
i am in college team (football),i have been playing football for 3 year with some breaks(some 3*2 months break for examination)....now i am in quarantine...i stopped my workout for about 2 months and started to focus on strength training,jogging,....the problem is i didnt use heart rate training at all but i started to jog 3.2 km every day for a month,i started to see improvement also from 24 minute 2mile to 17minutes 17 seconds 2mile......i afraid i am running at an high heart rate all this time....what should i do?
This makes so much sense to me, but I'm 63 years old, so my MAHR is 117. (I have seasonal allergies, so my MAHR might even be 112!) Even though I'm a Boston alum and run regularly, my hr gets to 117 at a brisk walk. If I even trot, I'm up in the mid 120s. Suggestions?
Hi Floris, I did this maaf since Jan 2021, the result is excellent, heart rate going slow and my pace keeping up from around 10 to 8, my goal is to pace 4, the question is: do you think this maf method can help me to catch this goal..? Any suggestions from you.tq Floris
Even with aerobic runs, you can run different paces between Max Aerobic Function (MAF) and lower heart rates. Over time your time will actually improve your pace at the same heart rate. Also, there is a time a place of some speedwork, so higher heart rate runs, but only after a solid aerobic base has been developed. Cheers!
Thanks for replying and the advice I really appreciatie that. I understand what you saying. In the beginning it is like walking and running to get better. Next level is running at lower heart rates and MAF heart rates and some speedwork. It took me 7 months running at this very slow pace to be abled to stay consistant which is trying to run dayly. This is like a long time. Getting there, slowly ;)
