Forums >General Running>My VO2 max test results... I've been in the Twilight Zone!
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Jeanne
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I finally did the test yesterday... The exercise physiologist recommended that I do my LSD runs in Zone 2 (132-143 bpm) and my tempo runs in Zone 3 (143-151 bpm)... I guess I need reassurance from those of you who have had success w/ HR-based training that training slower will really help me get faster...
Did your test results include data on heart rate (HR) versus respiratory exchange ratio (RER)? Note that RER is sometimes known as respiratory quotient (RQ). Either this or data on fat calories and carb calories versus HR would be really useful to know.
In the "User Groups" there is one for Low Heart Rate Training. If you find that and join it, you can get answers to your questions from a number of folks with a lot of experience at this. Also, search for posts by "formationflier" and check out his FAQ on low heart rate training.