Ever found yourself panting and gasping after a running interval, wondering just how long you should be resting before the next one? You're not alone. In today's episode, we dive deep into the age-old question of rest intervals between runs, and why we at Strength Matters are shifting towards heart rate recovery instead of mere seconds on the clock. Spoiler alert: It's all about personalization, and your heart might just be the most accurate timer you've got. Stick around to discover our newfound approach and why it might be the game-changer you've been searching for.

Timeline Summary:

[00:00:23] Rationale Behind Using Heart Rate Recovery for Interval Rests.
[00:01:51] Introducing the MAFETO Method for Aerobic Base Building.
[00:03:06] Heart Rate Recovery as a Measure of Repeatability.
[00:04:58] How Intervals Vary Based on Goals and Recovery Points.
[00:06:11] Maintaining Consistency in Aerobic Power Workouts.
[00:07:47] Optimizing Training Sessions with Personalized Recovery.

Key Takeaways:

1. Changing Rest Interval Approaches: The importance of rest between running intervals and how the approach towards it has changed over the years at Strength Matters. The significant shift has been towards using heart rate recovery as a metric.
2. Personalization of Training: James emphasizes the need for personal and unique training methods tailored to individual requirements. 
3. The MAFETO Method and Aerobic Threshold: The simplicity and effectiveness of this method are highlighted.
4. Using Heart Rate for Interval Recovery: The goal is to make the training as personalized as possible, allowing the rest period to adjust according to the individual's heart rate recovery.
5. Benefits of Heart Rate-Based Recovery: By using heart rate as a metric for recovery, it allows for better aerobic development and intraset repeatability. 

Websites and Links mentioned:

• Strength Matters

Quotes:

"In a world full of gadgets and in a world full of data now, it's more, much more readily available that somebody has a watch." - James Breese

"We're a big fan of making every training plan personalized to the nth degree where practicable." - James Breese

"In a nutshell, it's more personal and unique and individual to the person we're training with." - James Breese

"The problem I've always had with time-based intervals is that it's always assuming that you're in top condition or on peak performance." - James Breese

"For us heart rate recovery rest periods is the best way to do it. Particularly for runners doing running sets." - James Breese

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