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Hey everyone I stumbled upon this low heart rate training, read up a little on it, and to me it seems like a great way for a new runner to start. Run slow and build a base. I went out and purchased a HRM and have been using it since I started running. 180-30(my age)=150 which is the max HR that I should reaching during my runs right? So I've made my target HR during my workouts 140-150. Anthony
Misplaced runner...
Current focus: Texas Med Run 10k (2/3/18) and Bayou City Classic 10k (3/17/18).
So Jimmy, I'm curious, if warm-up is 20 to 30 minutes and cool-down is 10 to 25, what are you're daily run mileages? Some of my weekday runs don't total more than about 35 to 45 minutes. Also, I've noticed many post weather data in their logs. Where is this information being obtained and how accurate is it for the particular location that you're running? Not intending to hijack this thread, but I think this information will be of good use for Anthony and other recent new folks to this group, such as myself. Thanks, Tim
I will definitely check out Maffetone's book. I want to know as much about this method as possible. I have a question regarding what I should eat pre-run. I read somewhere in the FAQ to avoid eating carbs up to 3 hours before running. Seeing as this method is meant to burn fat as energy does this mean that I don't need to eat anything before I head out? Also, as I mentioned earlier, I plan on running the HM in May. Seeing as I am a newbie with practically no running background, should I just stick to LHR training all the way till May, gradually increasing my mileage ( I plan on using the program Jimmy posted above )? Or should I follow a typical HM program with speedwork etc? I am not too concerned with time, just want to finish and have a good experience. Thanks again for your replies!
What about coffee before a run? I'm a coffee nut and have one first thing in the morning when I wake up. Does anyone else have a coffee or caffeine before a run? I know that caffeine dehydrates you so maybe its not such a good thing, but I have read that it does increase performance.