Episode SummaryAmit Bhattacharjee, 400 km ultramarathoner who trains using low heart rate (MAF) method discusses his journey, training and what motivates himShow Notes01:35 – Amit introduces himself11:50 – Basics of MAF method17:35 – Minimum # of hours of training for MAF method22:35 – Incorporation of speed workouts into MAF27:55 – Transition to Ultra distances32:00 – Challenges when transitioning into ultra distances36:00 – Incorporating strength training40:30 – 400 km run from Ahmedabad to Porbandar46:35 - Recommendations on resourcesFollow/Contact AmitFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/amit.bhattacharjee.35912Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/19735358Instagram: @amitb2208Recommendations on resourcesOxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown (Amazon Link)Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing by Philip Maffetone (Amazon Link)Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor (Amazon Link)Advanced Marathoning by Pete Pfitzinger (Amazon Link)Extramilest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/209003219602686Other Relevant Podcasts Discussed on this ShowEpisode 24 – Floris Gierman - https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/5921689Episode 23 – Patrick McKeown - https://www.buzzsprout.com/273726/5598952Contact Details for Running and Fitness with RajWebsite: runfitraj.comJoin WhatsApp Group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqhemail:runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.comFacebook Group:Running and Fitness with RajInstagram:Instagram @runningandfitnesswithrajTwitter @RunningRaj Listen and Subscribe  Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. AppleSpotifyJioSaavn