Training for endurance events requires an individual to tick a lot of boxes in order to access the best performances.
When I was a younger triathlete I used to place way too much emphasis on my training, and I overlooked the benefits to be had from factors that are reasonably obvious such as sleep, nutrition and mobility. I don't think I ever considered that mental health, harmonious and balanced relationships with family and friends, or happiness in my work would have an impact. And if you had suggested that music or walking in nature were beneficial, I would have thought you were some sort of new age hippie.
 
With age, an open mind, and conversations with podcast guests like Dr Phil Maffetone, I now understand that all of the above have a huge influence on my health which in turn can affect performance. Nowadays, while I’m far more concerned with my longevity, I still want to get the best return from my training efforts. This is why sometimes you might find me meditating instead of cycling, or walking in the woods instead of running.
 
This conversation with Phil Maffetone is the first of a 2-part podcast.
Today we do a recap on MAF training methods, and then get into a lot of topics around obesity, food and healthcare:

The enduring value of MAF training
The over-fat pandemic
Triathletes and carbohydrate consumption
The simple way to measure your body fat
Proactive versus reactive responses to health care
Just because it’s vegan food doesn't mean it's healthy food

If you’d like to keep up with Dr. Phil Maffetone, you can find him here:
MaffetoneMusic.com
philmaffetone.com
 
In the podcast we chatted about some of these topics:

Can you be fit and unhealthy
Carbohydrate Intolerance and the Two-Week Test


The Overfat Pandemic
MAF training for better ageing
How training at MAF heart rate can improve health and performance
 
 
In part 2 Phil also chats about his new book, B Sharp, out in July.
CLICK HERE to read the introduction.
 

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