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After a few miles some people can get into a zone which is very enjoyable. Personally I failed several times to make the habit, but finally I got a heart rate
by cameldrv 2y ago
After a few miles some people can get into a zone which is very enjoyable. Personally I failed several times to make the habit, but finally I got a heart rate monitor and realized that I was just trying to go way too fast. If you just go really slowly at first, and even alternate running and walking if you need to, you can build the habit, and your speed and endurance will increase steadily.
- voisin 2y agoTo learn more about this, search Zone 2 training (referring to the 60-70% of maximum heart rate zone). It isn’t just for beginners - even elites spend a huge amount of their training in Zone 2 (which is obviously at a faster speed than a beginner)
- throw0101b 2y ago> To learn more about this, search Zone 2 training (referring to the 60-70% of maximum heart rate zone). How do I know what my max is (so that I can then calculate (?) the range above)?
- skrenger 2y agoThere are various methods. A rule of thumb is 220 minus your age, but that can be inaccurate depending on your fitness level. There are also calculators online that take other factors such as your age or gender into accounts, again being an estimate. Empirically, run up a hill or sprint hard as fast and as long as possible. That will give you a good number. Wear a chest heart rate monitor, these tend to react faster to your changing heart rate and typically give more accurate results than wrist heart rate monitors.