Heart Rate Training

"Garett Bugda" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Hello I am a fairly new triathlete. I did one last season
and looking to do

three

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this season.

I am trying to figure out how to maximize my heart rate
readings. I would love some help here.

For example. I was following Eric Haar's book and it says
to run for 30 minutes at a HR of 50-60% I am 33 years old.
So this should be about 92-114 or so. But as soon as I
start running at a comfortable pace..I am already up in
the 130-140 range. 160 if I am running at a

strong

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pace.

I am trying to make the most of my training,but need
some help

understanding

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my readings.

Also trying to figure out where to keep my HR to get the
most during the event.

thanks for help. Garett

Pardon my ignorance, but who the hell is Eric Haar? Unless
you have been doing absolutely nothing, why exercise at such
a low intensity except maybe for active recovery? That
intensity and short duration would have very little, if any,
training stimulus.

Here is an idea. Screw the HRM!

Look into a solid triathlon program (I really urge
people to hire a coach). Most exercise should be done at
a conversational pace. Once a base is established, add
some lactate threshold training, then top off with
VO2max workouts.

I think a good book is SERIOUS Training for Endurance
Athletes by Sleamaker and Browning. Gives solid info on
setting up training programs.

I don't agree with Sam on the coach. I do agree that you
should not lock yourself into the figures from a book.
Training at 50 to 60% is pretty much a waste of time. Sam
and I agree on that. It might be suitable for a recovering
invalid but not a serious triathlete.

Stick to work-outs above 70% for the easy days and hit the
high numbers on your short intense days . Coaches are for
Pros and possibly those wanting to be age group winners. Go
have fun with a group and experiment. It's fun and
satisfying to do what is inside you. Train to a book and you
are just a reprint.

Ken

"Garett Bugda" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hello I am a fairly new triathlete. I did one last season
and looking to do

three

Quoted message said:

this season.

I am trying to figure out how to maximize my heart rate
readings. I would love some help here.

For example. I was following Eric Haar's book and it says
to run for 30 minutes at a HR of 50-60% I am 33 years old.
So this should be about 92-114 or so. But as soon as I
start running at a comfortable pace..I am already up in
the 130-140 range. 160 if I am running at a

strong

Quoted message said:

pace.

I am trying to make the most of my training,but need
some help

understanding

Quoted message said:

my readings.

Also trying to figure out where to keep my HR to get the
most during the event.

thanks for help. Garett