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Embarrassing problem
55 years old male only got back to jogging after gym closure due to COVID. I am wondering if anyone experience the need to release their bowels once they
73 year old marathoner
Is this beneficial for real old marathoners? Nicole' reply Hi, MAF training can certainly benefit older runners. However Phil Maffetone does suggest that
Uglow U-RAIN HYBRID jacket review and would I recommend it
I was looking for a running jacket and discovered the French brand UGLOW. Here is my Uglow U-RAIN HYBRID jacket review.
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Brilliant Ideas Runner Gifts
Bored of the same old runner gifts? These gifts for runners are going to go down a treat.
Is getting slower normal?
I have been running around my MAF HR only for 5 sessions, but I am already noticing that the times are slower? The first time I tried this, I was averaging
Moving to running from walking
I have just began using MAF method 2 weeks ago for running but can only walk at my heart rate of 110. I am nearly 70 years old and have ran several half
Removing the MAF correction factor
Hello I have been running for about 3 years and I did cycle to work most days so I would say that I was reasonably fit. Since lockdown I have not done
Fasted running
Can I train whilst practicing fasted running? Ie I’m going out early morning, and I’m going straight for a run. I’ll eat when I’m home. What should I then
Quick running events - regularity
Can I undertake a weekly running event, say, a ParkRun, at flat out speed to break my PB? Or is that a bad idea? How often is a good idea or how often
How much time to spend running per week
At Maffetone heart rate, to see improvements for an example, you should run two hours and 30 minutes a week in order to see it benefits. Nicole's reply:
Garmin connect wanting me to add in some high aerobic and anaerobic work
Hello! My wife and I have been trying MAF running for just over a month. We are loving it since your excellent advice to get chest HRM’s! Much more accurate
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3 questions
1. Is the 180-age formula the actual HR I should try to achieve or is it 80% of that figure? 2. Using the above formula is very one size fits all. I have
When to Resume Running (from walk)
I am just starting MAF training and I'm over 50 and male. I had been running for about 7 years and hit a plateau in my training progress when I read about
MAF Training PLan
Hello, I am a new runner. I started to run with MAF method. It is a great method and It makes me liked the run more and more. I have two Q: 1. How to