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Aerobic base

[Deleted User] · 2019-06-06 20:56:20

Hi all Been running now for over 6 months with a few breaks due to dodgey knee Completed the cork half last Sunday. Problem is my heart rate is consistently high during runs. Like at 180 or higher average. Decided for the month of June I would focus on getting the average down so i am focusing on aerobic running keeping…

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#32 17-06-2019 1:20pm
Jakey Rolling

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After trying a variety of devices, found that I had to shave my chest and apply gel in order to get reliable readings.

Max HR 182, resting 40-42.
Run HM at 165 rising to 170.
Marathon I can sustain around 160, that tallies with lactate threshold as measured in sports lab.
Marathon plus - don't bother with HRM, run on perceived effort.
Most training done 130-140 bpm.

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