#46: MAF Training and Longevity with Ben Edusei

Ben Edusei is a close friend from New Zealand. He is a mobility, Strength & Conditioning and running coach.

We have really gotten to know each other very well over the past 18 months, when we talk 1 on 1 about a variety of topics.

Ben is also one of our coaches in our Personal Best Training Program, where he has created several follow along workout routines.

He is a father, ex-elite footballer, speaker and a strong runner, with a half marathon PB of 1:27 so far.

Ben has a degree in Sports Science, is a qualified plant-based Nutritionist and also coaches in epigenetics.

I had a blast catching up and recording our conversation. I hope you enjoy this as well.

FIND BEN EDUSEI HERE:

• Website: https://www.benedusei.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_edusei/
• Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/45106672
• Youtube: https://bit.ly/3elv1eW
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.edusei
• Contact: ben@benedusei.com/

YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:

• Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/
• Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785
• Website - https://extramilest.com
• Podcast - https://extramilest.com/podcast/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman

Show notes:

• How Ben got into running, background in football (soccer) [03:10]
• Transition from higher intensity training and away from injury, a personal turning point [08:32]
• Finding new training approaches [12:05]
• Integrating mobility (strength and flexibility) training into coaching [14:30]
• Archetypal positions, incorporating movements into daily life [19:01]
• First experiences with MAF low heart rate training [23:21]
• Running below MAF, taking to the trails! [29:04]
• Elevation gain, physical benefits to hill training [35:07]
• Frustrations in MAF training, looking at lifestyle factors [36:22]
• Floris and Ben talk about stress management [39:22]
• Knees over toes and backwards walking and running [44:10]
• Add a sled! Resistance [51:29]
• Epigenetic profile testing [53:49]
• Protein [56:50]
• The word "perfect" [57:40]
• Floris on a questionnaire from Ben and optimizing energy levels [58:38]
• Getting in touch with Ben [01:00:08]
• High level thoughts from Ben about training [01:01:55]
• Racing goals? [01:06:02]
• Following Ben online [01:10:10]