#35: MAF Training Frustrations and Improvements, with Kathryn and Jennifer Geyer

The Extramilest Podcast

Kathryn and Jennifer Geyer have experienced their fair share of challenges and frustrations with MAF low heart rate training. On their first MAF test, they had to slow down to a 13:21 min / mile (8:04 min / km) at a heart rate of 142. This was much slower than their previous running paces.

It is very common for athletes to question if this training approach is right, because initially the pace to run (or walk) is much slower than their "normal" running pace.

The frustration levels were high at times, yet small gradually improvements and positive changes became noticeable as they trained for their first marathon...

In our recent conversation, Jennifer and Kathryn share:

• their experiences of MAF training, leading to improvement and increased believe this method could work.
• relocation, climate adjustment and Covid-19 impact on their stress levels, mindset and their first marathon.
• differing experiences in their first marathon and looking ahead to future races.
• an evolution in their running, staying with the process, reaping the benefits of that investment and experiencing running on a more sustainable and joyful level.

Kathryn and Jennifer are both part of the Marathon PR Training Program. For more info and to join the program, check it out here: http://marathonprprogram.com

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