How to Improve Your Running using MAF Training, with Jonathan Walton
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Published 2019-03-22
He used to train all his runs fast around 6:30 – 7 min / mile (4:02 – 4:21 min / km). When he discovered MAF training, he had to slow down to a 9:30 min / mile (5:54 min / km). Although it was tough to run 3 minutes a mile slower at first, he was patient and improved significantly. Currently he runs 5:55 min / miles (3:41 min / km) at a low heart rate of 135 beats a minute! At age 49, he recently ran a 2:30 marathon and he has several big goals to break this soon.
I thought I had a good amount of experience with MAF training, however Jonathan is on another level with his deep knowledge on low heart rate training, nutrition, improving marathon performances and more. He shares a lot of great feedback and tips for athletes looking to improve their performance.
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Question of the day, what was one of your key takeaways from this conversation. Please let me know in the comments!
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All Comments (21)
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Hi there, I know this guy personally and let me start by saying he is one of the humblest people you will ever meet. I ran with Wally in his last couple of years in the Army and he is the epitome of hard work , dedication = success. He is old school!!! to the point of tracking all his workouts in a written diary, and then been able to compare and analyse when things are not working out right. His success in the last 5 years is amazing, and myself and rick watch in bated breath for his next amazing achievement. And just to add I am 42 and also love running, but my age is just a number, I train hard along with my colleagues and friends, and hopefully Johnathan's video will help other people to believe in hard work and patience, perseverance pays off. Amazing podcast, and good luck in London Wally.... you will smash it!!! And if you are bored on tues nights ..... leyburn stadium track, catterick ..... give rick a hiding 😂😂😂
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Would love to see an interview with someone who started at 12-13min/mil.
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Really interesting interview with a very modest person. It’s nice that the interviewer allowed Jonathan to explain and didn’t talk over him. It’s quite rare these days. Thank you very much and good luck.
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I often go back to listen to this amazing athlete. Walton is unassuming, simple yet a very powerful runner. I love the way Floris interviewing him, getting the most out of Walton but establishing camaraderie and the fluid conversation is like a talk between two runners. Powerfully inspiring.
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Jonathan just ran a 2.29 at the Yorkshire Marathon and followed it up with a 33:09 10k a week later. I am so in awe. #amazingrunner
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Time for another interview with this guy!
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Such an incredibly likable person. I love this guy!
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Enjoyed the video immensely as I am the same age, I accidentally learned the MAF method because my health demanded me to take it easy and my time improved too, I started to beat better runners than myself and left them agog but never knew why... that's why this video is a revelation to me, people are saying that I don't even sweat even on a hot day and my form has improved immeasurable
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A truly fascinating interview! Amazing insight. Thank you Floris and Jonathan!
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Inspiring. Some great tips. Hope you accomplish your goals Jonathan!
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Great interview guys. Really helpful and inspirational for us slower runners getting started with the method. Also nice to listen to those two very different but very relaxing accents.
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Thanks so much Jonthan for sharing with Us. Congratulations !!
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Fantastic podcast Floris. I’m just starting off on my low heart rate training and these podcasts are super helpful. Looking forward to more of these 👍🏻
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Thanks for this. Very interesting to hear. I see Johnathan at lots of local races here in Yorkshire, UK. He’s a truly incredible athlete.
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Incredibly Jonathan and thanks for sharing with Floris 👍🏼
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Awesome interview! Thank you & Jonathan!
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Great interview FG! Jonathan is a beast.
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That was a great Interview! Great questions. 👏👏👏👏👏
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Hi Floris, I’m just starting to learn about this MAF method of training. It certainly seems that patience is the key. I have had numerous attempts at low heart rate training over the years but it always failed as my ego gets in the way. Especially if you run in a group. I would now suggest that anyone starts with this technique runs on their own while they are adapting to it, else they are bound to overshoot their heart rate targets and ultimately leave them unsuccessful in achieving their goals. Great content btw!
