I'm so glad you wrote about the MAF principle! I actually considered commenting on one of your past posts about it, but figured you'd eventually cover it. I used exactly this method to rehab from my ACL tear. This needs an underscore for how effective it is!
Love this! I'm a runner as well. Training for my fourth marathon. A long time runner recently explained to me to important of slow running. How it improves Aerobic work and just gets you used to "time on your feet." It's also needed for recovery. People tend to burnout when training for marathons and it's because they think they need to ran at a 7min pace for every workout. Great article!
I started late too, although at 40. Stopped at 47-48. But when I started, I was a better short distance runner than for longer sessions. My technique came by a similar way… I worked it out myself by focusing more keeping my breathing steady and my steps even. Eventually I could go almost forever too (apart from blisters one time).
It’s similar- except unless you measure your heat rate, you’re probably still going too fast to be in that sweet spot where you will really build endurance. It always seems to be exactly what you said, even breathing and good rhythm— and then back off just a hair more
I am a slow runner. No need for speed - I do it to be in nature and get in some cardio. I cut back on my running a bit.. sometimes it was tooooo much for me. My chiropractor helped me come up with a good plan to shorten my runs, and it has been perfect for me. Then I add core, yoga, HIIT and strength in each week.
So long as they are trails with NO bears I can deal with woodsy trails. I am very fortunate to have about 13 miles of trails off my doorstep... a little woodsy, but still near neighborhoods so it makes me feel safe.
Great tips as I am not an experienced runner so it’s essential to build up momentum and endurance for it. What I do need to do is get better with strength training!
I'm always fascinated by runners and those who claim to be addicted to runners high. I have never once thought I'd like to run. Even as a teen in gym class, when we had to do endurance running around a golf course, I'd get stitches in my side and loathed every minute of it!
I don’t get runner’s high myself. But I imaging if you did, you would be even more likely to find yourself working out in the exercise black hole and using up your body’s mojo
I'm so glad you wrote about the MAF principle! I actually considered commenting on one of your past posts about it, but figured you'd eventually cover it. I used exactly this method to rehab from my ACL tear. This needs an underscore for how effective it is!
Yes! Great point about its use for recovery/ rehab from injury
Run slow to go far, baby! Great read, Tim.
Thanks for the comment! Slow but steady
Love this! I'm a runner as well. Training for my fourth marathon. A long time runner recently explained to me to important of slow running. How it improves Aerobic work and just gets you used to "time on your feet." It's also needed for recovery. People tend to burnout when training for marathons and it's because they think they need to ran at a 7min pace for every workout. Great article!
Thanks for the back up on that, it’s really encouraging to hear from experienced runners that I am on the right track!
I started late too, although at 40. Stopped at 47-48. But when I started, I was a better short distance runner than for longer sessions. My technique came by a similar way… I worked it out myself by focusing more keeping my breathing steady and my steps even. Eventually I could go almost forever too (apart from blisters one time).
Is that similar to what you mean?
It’s similar- except unless you measure your heat rate, you’re probably still going too fast to be in that sweet spot where you will really build endurance. It always seems to be exactly what you said, even breathing and good rhythm— and then back off just a hair more
I am a slow runner. No need for speed - I do it to be in nature and get in some cardio. I cut back on my running a bit.. sometimes it was tooooo much for me. My chiropractor helped me come up with a good plan to shorten my runs, and it has been perfect for me. Then I add core, yoga, HIIT and strength in each week.
That sounds like a great approach. My favorite runs are on trails, and i adjust my speed to the terrain. Thanks for the comment!
So long as they are trails with NO bears I can deal with woodsy trails. I am very fortunate to have about 13 miles of trails off my doorstep... a little woodsy, but still near neighborhoods so it makes me feel safe.
Great tips as I am not an experienced runner so it’s essential to build up momentum and endurance for it. What I do need to do is get better with strength training!
Excellent tips, especially for this 52 year old (starting again) runner. Adopting this method for sure 😊
Happy running!
I'm always fascinated by runners and those who claim to be addicted to runners high. I have never once thought I'd like to run. Even as a teen in gym class, when we had to do endurance running around a golf course, I'd get stitches in my side and loathed every minute of it!
I don’t get runner’s high myself. But I imaging if you did, you would be even more likely to find yourself working out in the exercise black hole and using up your body’s mojo
Nice post, Tim. @Jack Everly just shared the method in a note, and I have it on follow up read list. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome, hope it helps!