Subject: RE: Running at a high HR This has been an interesting thread. I am going for my run in about an hour. I am going to run slower and try to keep my HR in zone 3 on my S.I HRM Pro 9. The thing is it is so damn boring to run that slow. It seems my HR jumps up to Z4, or in the mid 140's for me and I am comfortable at that. I am using 176 as my MHR,, based on a stress test from a few years back. It's probabaly not to acurate any more given my increased activity, decreased snacking, big time decrease in drinking and loss of 30+ punds. The thing I always try when running or riding is to sing (carry a note is not required) to see how my breathing is going. If I can sing without grasping I figure I am ok, even if my HRM says I am up in zone 4. Well not meaning to hi-jack, just commenting. I do like the suggestion of working one sport for 4-6 weeks over the winter and staying light on the other ones. Joe |