This Training Method Is Meant to Help You Slow Down on Easy Runs

Runners often turn to time or distance, pace or feel to guide their workouts. But to get more precise about intensity, heart rate training offers an objective view of how hard you’re working and can help you get the most out of each step. One way to tune into heart rate: the Maffetone method, a.k.a. MAF method. It’s a strategy based on maintaining a low heart rate for most of your runs, with the goal of revving your fat-burning engine and help you avoid injury, illness, and overtraining. “I’ve coached hundreds of runners through MAF, and for some, it’s been a complete game changer; for others it’s just been massively frustrating,” says Amanda Brooks, Denver-based running coach and founder of Run to the Finish. So what is the MAF method exactly, and is it for you? Let’s break it down. [View in Browser]( [Runner's World Logo]( [SHOP]( [RW+ EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [This Training Method Is Meant to Help You Slow Down on Easy Runs]( [This Training Method Is Meant to Help You Slow Down on Easy Runs]( [This Training Method Is Meant to Help You Slow Down on Easy Runs]( Runners often turn to time or distance, pace or feel to guide their workouts. But to get more precise about intensity, heart rate training offers an objective view of how hard you’re working and can help you get the most out of each step. One way to tune into heart rate: the Maffetone method, a.k.a. MAF method. It’s a strategy based on maintaining a low heart rate for most of your runs, with the goal of revving your fat-burning engine and help you avoid injury, illness, and overtraining. “I’ve coached hundreds of runners through MAF, and for some, it’s been a complete game changer; for others it’s just been massively frustrating,” says Amanda Brooks, Denver-based running coach and founder of Run to the Finish. So what is the MAF method exactly, and is it for you? Let’s break it down. Runners often turn to time or distance, pace or feel to guide their workouts. But to get more precise about intensity, heart rate training offers an objective view of how hard you’re working and can help you get the most out of each step. One way to tune into heart rate: the Maffetone method, a.k.a. MAF method. It’s a strategy based on maintaining a low heart rate for most of your runs, with the goal of revving your fat-burning engine and help you avoid injury, illness, and overtraining. “I’ve coached hundreds of runners through MAF, and for some, it’s been a complete game changer; for others it’s just been massively frustrating,” says Amanda Brooks, Denver-based running coach and founder of Run to the Finish. So what is the MAF method exactly, and is it for you? Let’s break it down. [Read More]( [Read More](     [Keira D’Amato Has an Olympic Champion as a Pacer for Chicago]( [Keira D’Amato Has an Olympic Champion as a Pacer for Chicago]( Matthew Centrowitz, 2016 Olympic gold medalist in the 1500 meters, will be leading the way. [Read More](   [Move Over Marathon Majors: The SuperHalfs Race Series Offers a New Goal for Runners]( [Move Over Marathon Majors: The SuperHalfs Race Series Offers a New Goal for Runners]( Six half marathon races in six different European cities—how could you not fall in love with this series? [Read More](     [Our Testers Stayed Bounce-Free and Comfortable in These Best Sports Bras for Runners]( [Our Testers Stayed Bounce-Free and Comfortable in These Best Sports Bras for Runners]( From pullovers to underwires, they earned our seal of sweaty approval. [Read More](   [How the StairMaster Stacks Up to the Treadmill in Muscles Worked, Calories Burned, and More]( [How the StairMaster Stacks Up to the Treadmill in Muscles Worked, Calories Burned, and More]( Here’s how to make the best choice in cardio machines for your goals. [Read More](     [Sinclaire Johnson Is at a Crossroads in Her Career]( [Sinclaire Johnson Is at a Crossroads in Her Career]( The 2022 U.S. champion in the 1500 meters has a simple mandate for the next year: Get healthy, stay healthy. [Read More](   [90-Day Transformation Challenge: Abs](   [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( [Need Assistance? Contact Us.](mailto:rwmembership@runnersworld.com) Follow Us [Visit Runner's World on Facebook]( [Visit Runner's World on X formerly Twitter]( [Visit Runner's World on Instagram]( [Visit Runner's World on YouTube]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Runner's World is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779