Heart rate rose during an easy run. Does that prove the run became too hard? I look at what heart-rate drift can tell an older runner, what can corrupt the number and why my AI coach sometimes refuses to calculate it.
Was My Easy Run Really Easy? AI, RPE and Heart Rate Drift Read Post »
AI Running Coach Experiment, Heart Rate Training, Running After 50: Testing & DataEver wonder if those heart rate zone calculators are really telling the whole story — especially as we get older? I did. So, as a runner in my 60s, I decided to stop guessing and booked a lactate threshold test at Body Insight Canada. This wasn’t some specialized test for older runners — just a
Lactate Threshold Test for Runners Over 50: My Experience at Body Insight Canada Read Post »
Heart Rate Training, Marathon Training, Masters Running, Performance Optimization, Running & Endurance, Testing & Data, Training InsightsI recently wrapped up a 120-minute treadmill run that was, by all accounts, a success. I felt energized, fueled, and strong from start to finish. But something curious lingered in my post-run reflection: while my heart rate data suggested I was working above Zone 2 for extended stretches, I was able to comfortably breathe through
Are My Heart Rate Zones Wrong? A Nose-Breathing Experiment Read Post »
Heart Rate Training, Self-Experimentation, Zone 2 RunningThe Plan:Easy Run. 30-40 Minutes: Pre-Workout Fueling: The Execution:I had a good low-carb breakfast before I locked in my run time, so I didn’t necessarily plan my pre-run meal with the usual precision. Once I set my run time, I opted for a quick dose of MCT oil and yogurt, then hit the road. With
3/08/2025 Training Log – Easy Peasy, Fueling Sleazy? Read Post »
Easy Runs, Fueling Strategies, Heart Rate Training, P50F Training LogWhen I first started running, my understanding of heart rate training was, well, a bit…basic. I knew my heart had to beat (thank you, biology), but the idea of training within specific heart rate zones? That was a foreign concept. Over time—and with the help of experience, research, and a trusty heart rate monitor—I’ve come
Why I Like (Low) Heart Rate Training Read Post »
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