I started running five years ago, and found this group really useful. However, due to medical problems, I stopped jogging until recently (6 months ago). Currently, I'm running about 40km per week. I'm a rather slow runner. One of my main reasons for running is weight control. My heart rate is around 130-135 bpm when running. Since I'm 26 years old and my resting rate is around 50 bpm, I suppose that the running rate should be a bit more, between 140-155 bpm (for the best fatty-acids absorption). I'm quite comfortable with this pace (130+). I can run faster, but it's not that enjoyable. What do you think should I push a bit further, or not? I mean, is it worth it?
I suppose that the running rate should be a bit more, between 140-155 bpm (for the best fatty-acids absorption).
Oh really? What makes you say this?
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I'm quite comfortable with this pace (130+). I can run faster, but it's not that enjoyable. What do you think should I push a bit further, or not? I mean, is it worth it?
Again I ask why? To what end? Just so you can say you run faster? When it comes to weight loss and just being healthy, there is no reason at all to run faster. And it is probably (giving the chorus of nummies the benefit of the doubt) more beneficial for WL to run slower. By running faster you only risk injury, and making it less enjoyable. So plod on!
bad advice from a bad man - don't listen to this rubbish. he's a sexual pervert and running madmen.
stef
On 29 Jul 2004 14:37:44 GMT, [email hidden] (TheBillRodgerz)
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I suppose that the running rate should be a bit more, between 140-155 bpm (for the best fatty-acids absorption).
Oh really? What makes you say this?
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I'm quite comfortable with this pace (130+). I can run faster, but it's not that enjoyable. What do you think should I push a bit further, or not? I mean, is it worth it?
Again I ask why? To what end? Just so you can say you run faster? When it comes to weight loss and just being healthy, there is no reason at all to run faster. And it is probably (giving the chorus of nummies the benefit of the doubt) more beneficial for WL to run slower. By running faster you only risk injury, and making it less enjoyable. So plod on!
I'm quite comfortable with this pace (130+). I can run faster, but it's not that enjoyable. What do you think should I push a bit further, or not? I mean, is it worth it?
You should run at the pace you are most comfortable at. If you're running for fitness/weight loss, running faster will only most likely diminish your enjoyment and eventually cause you to stop running. You might want to try and vary your routine some though. By mixing up your route, distance and maybe throwing in the occasional little burst of speed you may find that you enjoy pushing yourself in small doses, which in turn can lead to big doses :-) But if not, plod on and live strong!
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[email hidden] (TheBillRodgerz) wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
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Oh really? What makes you say this?
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Again I ask why? To what end? Just so you can say you run faster? When it comes to weight loss and just being healthy, there is no reason at all to run faster.
Well...
rec.running Beginners' FAQ:
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Your heart-rate should stay below 70% of max. That is, your target heart-rate is
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resting rate + (.7 * (max rate - resting rate))
Some other sources also claim that the heart rate should be between 60% and 70% of the maximum HR.
i train with a HRM you might want to try 70%of maxHR by formula(with error) that should be about 153 beats at 70% you should be able to maintain BTW - what is your maxHR,,,, with formula it was 197,,, i just thought you might have the actual. formula=205-(half age) + 5 but you might have bradycardia(slow heart rate) plodzilla
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Nice to see that this news group is still active.
I started running five years ago, and found this group really useful. However, due to medical problems, I stopped jogging until recently (6 months ago). Currently, I'm running about 40km per week. I'm a rather slow runner. One of my main reasons for running is weight control. My heart rate is around 130-135 bpm when running. Since I'm 26 years old and my resting rate is around 50 bpm, I suppose that the running rate should be a bit more, between 140-155 bpm (for the best fatty-acids absorption). I'm quite comfortable with this pace (130+). I can run faster, but it's not that enjoyable. What do you think should I push a bit further, or not? I mean, is it worth it?
