April 23, 2006
After a week with a killer throat infection (and no running), I finally got back into the game with a 14 km run today. Although it was a fairly good run, I couldn’t get my heartbeat down. I’ve been training with a heart monitor for a couple of months now and find it really comes in handy. When I’m running alone, it’s hard to pace myself, so the heart monitor helps me keep things in check. Normally, I try to aim for 155 to 165 beats per minute, but today I had trouble getting it under 175 bpm! To understand heart rate training a bit better, here is my unofficial guide.
Danielle’s Guide to Heart Rate Training
155 BPM – This is such a nice run! I feel really great and motivated. Awww... look at the pretty bird.
165 BPM – I can feel my work out today, but it’s still a pretty good run. Those chirping birds are kind of annoying.
175 BPM – Geez, I’m feeling a little nauseous. Can those stupid birds please shut up!
185 BPM – Please don’t puke! Please don’t puke!
190 BPM – (maximum heart rate according to my age) I spontaneously combust.
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