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Tom D.
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Heart rate training guide wanted

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I do not seem to easily find a generally accepted authority on heart rate training--I'd like to know more about it, how it can be used in marathon training, etc. Any help is appreciated.

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  • Dan M.
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    Joe Friel is a well known trainer using heart rate training, he has written many cycling training guides. I would suggest start looking there. I would imagine the methods for cycling can be adapted to running, if he hasn't written any running specific guides.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Morey B.
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    he he he. yeah- it's a tricky one. There's a lot to know. This will get you started. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=633

    Best to base your training off of your Lactate Threshold HR- which will be different between running and cycling. Then your training zones 1, 2, 3 and 4 are a percent of your LT (not your max). The key is to learn your own body, as HR drifts as you get warm and dehydrated. So, what feels like zone 2 will continue to feel like zone 2 but your HR will creep into zone 3 and 4 on a long run. that's kinda' OK.

    Here are a few articles to get you started. My HR monitor saved my running career- as it got me to slow the f%$&! down! for most of my training runs.

    http://www.d3multisport.com/articles/beinginthezone.html

    http://www.trifuel.com/training/triathlon-training/triathlon-training-principles-heart-rate-training

    posted 4 months ago

  • Tom D.
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    Excellent, thanks for the input Dan & Morey, I will check it all out.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Erik G.
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    I trained for my first marathon using Heart rate training. I simply did all my runs using a HR between 140-150. I skipped any speed work because I was focusing on building up mileage. For my marathon I kept my HR between 150-160 first half and it crept up to 168 the last for miles.

    I couldnt find any decent articles on HR training but Mcmillan's site pretty much explains the different training methods.

    http://www.mcmillanrunning.com/index.php/articlePages/page/21

    I usually refer to that article if I have any questions about running or training.

    Moreys articles explain HR training pretty good.

    posted 4 months ago

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