Low Heart Rate training is not something that I ever thought I’d enjoy. I mean it’s another number to track and without any speed work, how does someone possibly get any faster? MAF training results seemed hit or miss in the Facebook groups I joined, but were they really?
Turns out LHR training is NOT slow training.
It just feels that way because many have to slow down initially.
I was nervous like anyone who initially undertakes MAF training. However, within the first few months, I quickly realized it might just be a game changer for me. Now over a decade later and having coached hundreds of runners, I can say it works…when you know what you’re doing!
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Results of MAF Training
First I like to qualify that I believe Low Heart Rate training is different than MAF and what I teach. LHR includes using carbs for fuel because science proves the benefits (especially for female athletes) and we absolutely include runner strength training.
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