# 40 – Amit Bhattacharjee, 400 km ultramarathoner who trains using low heart rate (MAF) method discusses his journey, training and what motivates him - a podcast by Rajagopal Anapuzha
from 2021-02-15T03:00
Episode Summary
Amit Bhattacharjee, 400 km ultramarathoner who trains using low heart rate (MAF) method discusses his journey, training and what motivates him
Show Notes
01:35 – Amit introduces himself
11:50 – Basics of MAF method
17:35 – Minimum # of hours of training for MAF method
22:35 – Incorporation of speed workouts into MAF
27:55 – Transition to Ultra distances
32:00 – Challenges when transitioning into ultra distances
36:00 – Incorporating strength training
40:30 – 400 km run from Ahmedabad to Porbandar
46:35 - Recommendations on resources
Follow/Contact Amit
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amit.bhattacharjee.35912
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/19735358
Instagram: @amitb2208
Recommendations on resources
Oxygen 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/209003219602686
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