HRM v speed

[Deleted User] · April 2003

Am a new runner with a stone to lose before I can really get on with it and have read bits from this site, the magazine and the Polar running guide and am now completely confused. I did my long run yesterday (a bit short because I overdid it last week and tweaked my calf - foolish beginner) and instead of going at my normal speed, I tried to stay within 60-70% MHR. I was going MUCH slower than normal, and walked a lot to get my heart rate down. Should I be a slave to the HRM or just go as fast as is comfortable. I normally feel really energised when I come back from my run, but yesterday I didn't feel as though I had put any effort in.

The Road Runner · April 2003

kim - how did you find your MHR, also, do you know you HRrest? This could make a big difference to how you use the HRM

[Deleted User] · April 2003

I calculated it using the diagram in the Polar essential running booklet and have averaged my Morning resting heart rate over 5 days, and basically used the graph in the book. I am 35 with a rhr of 59. I reckon that 60-70% effort is 132-140 but as soon as I start running it soars to 171 and I am doing more walking than running!! Is this what I should be doing?????

The Road Runner · April 2003

did you do a maximal heart rate test, ie, in a lab on a treadmill getting progressively faster until you maxed out, or even the RW method of 2sets of 3mins as fast as you can?

132-140 for 60-70% HRworking or even HRmax seems very low

[Deleted User] · April 2003

Thank you for your responses TRFKARR! No I didn't do a treadmill test, and didn't know about the RW test. Presumably I go like hell for 3 minutes, rest and then go again?? Am a very very naive and very new runner, and desperately want to use this monitor effectively as a means to get fit and lose weight!

The Road Runner · April 2003

Run as fast as you can evenly for three minutes (ideally on a treadmill), rest with two or three minutes gentle running, and then repeat your three-minute maximal run. During the second run you should get a higher MHR value than with any other method, though use your monitor to take readings throughout it, as your heart rate may peak before the end (see below). Shorter, faster bursts don’t appear to work, as the leg muscles then become exhausted before the cardio-respiratory system.

The Road Runner · April 2003

and check out this link

HeartBeat: RW's Complete Heart Rate Training Guide

Jonny

[Deleted User] · April 2003

Thank you kindly, great link. Will be off to the gym tomorrow!!!! Thanks again.

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