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I just started running about 4-6 weeks ago, and only about three weeks ago started a formal training regimen (Spring Training)... In any case, I find that monitoring my heart rate, statistics, and progress are very motivating for whatever reason. I have been trying to determine what the ideal HR range would be for me to run at to maximimize aerobic fitness. ...l I want to be training at whatever HR range is likely to deliver the most benefits and the most progress in the most efficient way. ... I'm looking for advice and feedback on what the best Heart Range would be for me to stick in during this initial 12 week program. My relevant detailsl are as follows: Resting HR: 62 Max HR: 185 (age 35) I've typically been trying to keep my HR around 150, which means running agonizingly slowly...
Please go to the LHR user group. Lots of info there from people who have been there and done that. And you don't have a clue what your max HR is, just an arbitrary estimate based on an average. You may be well above the average, which explains the agonizingly slow. We're all different. For me, 150 wld be near threshold pace.
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HuggieBear, I may have overlooked it in earlier posts, but those age-based max hr formulas can be off as much as 20 bpm in either direction. IOW, your max hr might be anywhere between 165 and 205 bpm.
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