# 24 – 2:44 marathoner Floris Gierman takes us thru’ the concepts of Low Heart Rate training using the Maximum Aerobic Function (MAF) methods


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Episode Summary Floris used MAF training principles to make significant breakthroughs. He explains the concept, how to train, to measure progress and role of strength training, nutrition and recovery. Show Notes 02:05 – Floris introduces himself and his first two marathons 10:30 – Key aspects of low heart rate training 18:30 – When to add speed work 19:40 – Common frustrations in low heart rate training 24:45 – Minimum # of hours of low heart rate training required for improvements 30:40 – How to measure progress when training at low heart rate 34:25 – How to determine race pace 40:10 – How and when to incorporate strength training 43:00 – Recovery tools like ice bath and sauna training 44:55 – Key nutrition principles 48:35 – Floris’ Marathon PR programme 50:50 – Recommendations on other resources Contact Floris extramilest.com Extramilest Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/209003219602686/ Follow Floris on Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 Recommendations by Floris Atomic Habits by James Clear (Amazon Link) Matt D’Avella YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/blackboxfilmcompany Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj Website: runfitraj.com Join WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqh Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: Running and Fitness with Raj Instagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithraj Twitter @RunningRaj Listen and Subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict Podchaser