The table below represents my heart rate data over the last few runs.
I mentioned in a previous post that while I capture this data I do little nothing with it. But with all the gadgetry and technology available it would be stupid not to have a look and see what it is telling me.
I might start logging this more regularly. The Avg Heart Rate is a bit all over the place (though seemingly lower than the top 3) but what I find interesting is the Max Heart Rate is coming down even though I am now running longer distances!
I’m thinking that on the runs where I walk as well that, when I resume running I may be subconsciously upping my speed to “make up for the walk”.
If anyone has any thoughts on this or can shed any light on my thinking that would be great!
| Heart Rate Progress | |||||
| Date | Distance | Avg | Max | Run | Run/Walk |
| 24/1/10 | 4.09 | 161 | 185 | Y | |
| 24/1/10 | 5.59 | 158 | 172 | Y | |
| 26/1/10 | 5.75 | 156 | 176 | Y | |
| 31/1/10 | 6.64 | 141 | 172 | Y | |
| 3/2/10 | 4.7 | 143 | 153 | Y | |
| 7/2/10 | 7.61 | 150 | 163 | Y | |
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Weather plays a factor for me. It may be interesting to plot avg HR vs avg speed as well. I guess other route factors such as wind and elevation will have a big impact too.
Fair point, I will do that. I think weather plays a big part. The days have been fairly cool recently.