Zone 2 training for older runners leaves many frustrated and walking. At 62, I discovered a better starting point — here's the MVP method that finally worked for me.
This is awesome! Thanks for providing such clear and helpful information, more people should hear about it. We’re creating a page dedicated to wellness and physiology, so be sure to check it out!
Thank you for the great article. I am in my early 50s, and I’ve been training with the Maffetone Method to build my base for next season. But I’ve found it nearly impossible to keep my HR in the zone, especially since I usually run on hilly routes. I’ve ended up running at whatever pace feels comfortable—exactly what you’ve proposed as MVP! This was a very reassuring read.
No one uses 180 minus age to predict max HR. It's 220 minus age (225 for females). 180 was never a part of the equation
Just to clarify Ray, 180 - your age is for determining your optimal aerobic heart rate, not your max heart rate.
So it aligns with anaerobic threshold?
No, it’s supposed to be mid to upper Zone 2
This is awesome! Thanks for providing such clear and helpful information, more people should hear about it. We’re creating a page dedicated to wellness and physiology, so be sure to check it out!
There is another way… 😉
Thank you for the great article. I am in my early 50s, and I’ve been training with the Maffetone Method to build my base for next season. But I’ve found it nearly impossible to keep my HR in the zone, especially since I usually run on hilly routes. I’ve ended up running at whatever pace feels comfortable—exactly what you’ve proposed as MVP! This was a very reassuring read.