Reflections on The Maffetone Method: What’s Right and What’s Dubious

Two people jogging slowly, at an aerobic pace like Phil Maffetone recommends in the Maffetone Method.

In serious running circles, I’m not sure if there’s anything more divisive and derided than Philip Maffetone’s The Maffetone Method. Some people seem to be true disciples of his philosophy, and many others seem to think it is nothing but pure quackery. After seeing many posters come to r/AdvancedRunning to ask questions about Maffetone’s MAF … Read more