Dec 14, 2021
Danny Huibregtse from The Netherlands, improved his marathon
times from a 3:59 to a 2:34, using heart rate training. In his last
marathon alone he ran a 34 minute PB from 3:08 down to 2:34, that’s
incredible!!
We discuss his approach to training and racing, how he
improved so much and recommendations for other athletes looking to
improve.
Danny and I first connected the summer of 2019. Danny has been
a part of our Personal Best Training Program and it has been really
exciting to follow his training and racing progress over
time.
Our Personal Best Program is a running coaching program and we
often focus on MAF low heart rate training and race day strategies.
To learn more, check out PBprogram.com
I hope you enjoy my conversation with Danny
Huibregtse.
Full video of this conversation is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dW2cK6r7UoA
FIND DANNY HERE:
► Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/39154584
► His 2:34 PB on Strava - https://bit.ly/danny-PB-strava
YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:
► Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com
► Website: https://extramilest.com
► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman
► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast
SHOW NOTES
- 0:00 intro Danny
- 3:55 Danny's running background
- 6:18 His first marathon in 2008 at age 18
- 10:25 Pilot training, minimal running
- 11:55 3rd marathon, still bonking bad
- 14:10 MAF training experience
- 15:25 Chi-Running
- 19:05 Overcoming challenges MAF training
- 23:05 Changes in nutrition approach
- 28:00 His first sub 3 marathon goal mindset
- 31:25 Speedwork after base building
- 34:25 From 3:38 to 3:08 marathon improvement
- 36.30 Mindset limiting factor
- 37:20 From 3:08 to 2:34 marathon improvement
- 37:55 Training volume
- 40:55 Tapering for the big Rotterdam dam
- 43:25 Race day recap
- 52:05 Any concerns about blowing up?
- 54:05 The feeling of finishing in 2:34, a 34 minute PB
- 56:05 Energy management throughout a race
- 58:55 Nasal breathing
- 1:01:35 Importance of thinking big
- 1:05:53 Recommendations to improve
BOOK MENTIONED:
- Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing by Dr Phil Maffetone: https://amzn.to/2WAcfbT