Re: Heart Rate Training

Hey Ken and Sam.

Thanks for the great advice.
I will head it well.

I appreciate your candor.
g

"Sam" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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A coach is for anyone who wants to improve. Some people do not want to

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the time necessary to figure out what they should be doing in training and
hiring a coach can simplify this process. A coach can speed the learning
curve and provide objective feedback. Coaches are not just for pros or

age

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group winners.

"IMKen" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I don't agree with Sam on the coach. I do agree that you should not

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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

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recovering invalid but not a serious triathlete.

Stick to work-outs above 70% for the easy days and hit the high numbers

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your short intense days . Coaches are for Pros and possibly those

wanting

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to be age group winners. Go have fun with a group and experiment.

It's

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fun and satisfying to do what is inside you. Train to a book and you

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just a reprint.

Ken

"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

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this season.

I am trying to figure out how to maximize my heart rate readings. I

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love some help here.

For example. I was following Eric Haar's book and it says to run for

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minutes at a HR of 50-60%
I am 33 years old. So this should be about 92-114 or so. But as soon

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start running at a comfortable
pace..I am already up in the 130-140 range. 160 if I am running at a

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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

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event.

thanks for help.
Garett