Exciting improvement (Read 530 times)

I've noticed a lot of improvement in my running lately, from form improvements to speed improvements to enjoyment improvements (the best of all). But, being a total data head (I'm an engineer, what can I say?), I performed a couple of self-tests on the TM tracking my HR versus pace during a progressive run. The second test was this past Monday, and last night I analyzed the data and was very excited by what I found. I know a lot of folks don't get into HR monitoring, but it has definitely worked as a tool for me. It helped guide me to the right easy pace (when I was trying to follow MAF training), and now it demonstrates in hard data what I've been noticing qualitatively. My test methodology, if anyone is interested: 5 min warm-up walk @ 4.0mph, 10min run @ 4.2mph, 10min run @ 4.4mph, 10min run @ 4.6mph, 10min run @ 4.8mph, 10min run @ 5.0mph, 5min run @ 5.2mph (planned 10, but TM cut me off at 60min total). I didn't go as fast the first time, as I didn't feel ready. Test#1 was Jan 7, Test#2 was Feb 18. Below is a graph of my results.

Awesome! This is what's supposed to happen as fitness increases now you have quantifiable proof in your case. Well done!