10 Years of Low Heart Rate Training: Lessons From Running 17,000 Miles

Running 26.2 miles while filming, holding a camera, with a backpack on your back, and talking the time, and still finished sub 3 hours...much respect to you my friend👏. That is "legend status". Excellent job.👍🏃‍♂️

How amazing that you ran it under 3 hrs, nonchalantly talking to us through it. 👏

This guy is super fit. Running that fast and not even breathing heavy. I would be finished in 2 minutes at his pace. Respect to you.

You captured it succinctly in 25 words: "The concept of low intensity running first, building aerobic base, then adding in some high intensity running. Watching your nutrition, stress, sleep. Everything is connected."

What a freaking legend this guy is. I never thought I had a "big ego" until I started low heart rate training. Told myself I would not increase my pace if my HR crept too high, but that meant a 14 MINUTE MILE to stay under my HR goal. It was this awkward speed that was almost too slow to run but just barely too fast to walk. So I quit. Here I am two years later, still frustrated after only zone 2 training getting absolutely nowhere. Kicking myself because I could be in such a better aerobic spot if I had just kept with it. But this video inspired me to start again, ego aside.

“Mile 20…here’s where the race really starts…” then calmly continues the lecture lol. Next level👊🏼

Biggest take away: Validating that getting passed by grandmas and walking up hills and looking at HR/time instead of pace/distance can still lead to massive gains. Seeing your pace improvement over time is amazing and the fact that you can run under 7min/mile below MAF is inspiring. I love the idea of easing your body into it, and it has been a turnaround for me as a runner. Before I learned about low HR training I truly hated running. Thank you!!

I have been using MAF for over 12 years. At 56 years old; my resting HR is 38-42. My pace is holding steady as I age too. I take a few weeks or months off during travel or family events but I walk and ruck with a pack. No issues upon returning. This method is the way of the distance runner and doing it for life.

Hands down the best video on how to achieve all your running goals, in a healthy, positive and fulfilling manner. If there is any doubt in your mind, simply watch Floris share all the golden nuggets of MAF training, while “easily” running a sub 3-hour marathon. Listen to how he can talk, how his breathing is and ask yourself “are you like this one your race day?” … if not, follow Floris’ advice and learnings … this is revolutionary and successfully counters the no pain no gain. I’ve followed MAF for a few years, and have improved from a 5-hour marathon, where I could barely stand afterwards to 3h52 and finished dancing. As part of the Personal Best program, there’s still more to chip away at my marathon PB. Thank you Floris! Patience, consistency

I totally share your heart rate disbelief when I first started running! I used to have to run/walk a 3k to keep myself in zone 2 or easy effort, or had to run so slow I was almost walking. A few months later (of very consistent training) I can now do an easy 5k! For anyone new, it does get easier! 😅

Running a marathon while making a content-rich, helpful training tutorial is a legendary move!

Great video with lots of information. I started out with MAF about 3-4 years ago and at 57 I feel like I have made significant improvements. No my marathon time is not the best, 4:13:44, but I am happy with it and I had even splits the whole race. Without low heart rate training, I do not think a marathon would be possible for me.

This is in the top 3 videos I have ever seen. Insane content.

This is the video I've been looking for. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

I’ve been watching all sorts of running videos trying to find information on improving my run experience and this video is the best I’ve come across. Brilliant information and so motivational and helpful!

Been following your channel for several years now and I'm inspired by your growth as a runner. Truly amazing 👏. Thank you for all that you do.

Filming, talking while running at that pace! Amazing! progress takes time and not linear! thought that i sucked, but realized i need more time to improve. Well done Floris!

Biggest take away: “Only compare yourself to yourself! Comparison is what makes people unhappy!” I love this….. Way to go on your marathon 2:59:21 AWESOME! I’m on day #33 of MAF training & so far so good! I love listening to your Extramilest pod cast on my runs! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃

I'm so grateful to have people like you explaining this training technique so well. You are an inspiration to me! I'm glad I am heading in the right direction with my training and persistence and patience is key. Glad I found your channel. I look forward to exploring more of your content!

Just discovered this video. Life changing! I’ll watch again and again. Thank you.