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:
► 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
 
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  

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