MAF Training and Nutrition with Andy Hooks | Extramilest Show #21

Today I have my friend Andy Hooks (  / strava  ) on the podcast and we take a deep dive into heart rate training, nutrition and improving your running. He used a MAF heart rate based training approach to improve from a 4:22 marathon, to 2:53 and he is aiming for a sub 2:40 or 2:45 marathon in Berlin in a few weeks. --- Show notes (high level, more details @ http://extramilest.com/21) Andy's background in running and his first experience with marathon running [6:40] What changed when Andy discovered low heart rate training and building an aerobic base [10:20] Some of the injuries and experiments that didn't go according to plan [13:40] Improvements Andy started seeing using MAF training [15:40] Andy's experiment with a 48 hour fast, followed by trying to qualify for the Boston marathon fasted [18:40]  Andy's nutrition and race strategy for his current 2:53 personal best [24:40] Importance of hydration and getting in enough sodium and potassium [30:10] Andy drinks bone broth before and after some of his long runs in hot weather [33:10] Energy gel discussion with Myspring, GU, Vespa, Ucan, etc [34:10] What Andy's training looks like for the Berlin Marathon, Houston Marathon and Big Foot 200 [37:30] How Andy integrates the MAF 180 formula in his training [39:10] Andy values his training consistency over intensity, since it's less stressful on the body [31:00] Integrating speedwork into your MAF training [42:25]  Andy's thoughts on different types of nutrition [47:10]  Impact of weather on your training and racing [54:02]  Andy uses water aqua plyometrics a few times a week [55:40] How Andy's job as emergency nurse has opened his eyes about the nutrition [59:40] HR specific training at higher intensity [1:05:10] Recovery tools and workouts that Andy uses with hot epsom salt baths, hot sauna, light stretches and the right micronutrients [1:10:10] Andy sleeps 7 hours a night and gets into REM sleep quickly, this feels enough [1:12:10] Recommendations for runners training mostly at low heart rate [1:14:21]  Floris talks about getting back into his training cycle and gaining fitness again [1:17:55] Recommendations for runners looking to improve in their training and racing [1:22:20] Importance of proper running form and how to improve it [1:25:20] For athletes in their 50's, 60's and older who train at low hr, proper running form at low HR can be challenging, some thoughts on this [1:27:50] How to think bigger with running? Our imagination is our limitation [1:33:34] Find out more info about my new HR based training program at http://extramilest.com/marathon/ Hope you enjoy my conversation with Andy! YOU CAN FIND ANDY HOOKS HERE: Strava -   / strava   Instagram -   / awhooks210   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/ ► Strava -   / strava   ► Website - https://extramilest.com ► Podcast - https://extramilest.com/podcast/ ► Instagram -   / florisgierman   ► FB group - https://bit.ly/2M3qP40 Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT