tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550658883927030586.post8862808190239187366..comments2014-09-18T10:46:42.562-07:00Comments on Running from Mediocrity: The Miracle of Heart Rate Monitor Training: Really Big Free Half Marathon ReviewTrent (Scott) Lorcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16838546029305513134noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550658883927030586.post-69951319340422675802012-12-18T16:55:07.356-08:002012-12-18T16:55:07.356-08:00Hi Matt,
My aerobic zone is 124-142. I made sure ...Hi Matt,<br /><br />My aerobic zone is 124-142. I made sure I didn't get above 150 for the first five miles, keeping it as close to the aerobic zone as I could without slowing down too much. At about mile 5, I threw caution to the wind and picked up the pace, still not really exceeding 155 other than for a few minutes. At the halfway point, I turned around and buoyed by a good downhill stretch ran as fast as I could. I could have probably gone a little faster the first five miles and still been OK but only because I'd run this distance a few times the month prior. <br /><br />When I run my next marathon, which begins slightly downhill, I plan on staying in the aerobic range for at least the first seven miles before allowing myself to get up to 150. If I train properly, I can turn things up a bit at the halfway point. We'll see. Let me know how things go.<br /><br />Keep in mind when you begin running in your aerobic zone, it will seem painfully slow. Keep at it though. Building that aerobic base will allow you to turn it on when you need to.<br /><br />TrentTrent (Scott) Lorcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16838546029305513134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550658883927030586.post-61235125747249697302012-12-18T09:44:36.918-08:002012-12-18T09:44:36.918-08:00This is great - congrats! Interested in what hear...This is great - congrats! Interested in what heart rates you ran at during the race. Did you keep your heart rate in the aerobic zone for the first half and then let it go betond that as you picked up the intensity for the second half. Just getting into training with the heart rate monitor and was curious how you worked it during the actual race. Thanks. - MattMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12975477822556648667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550658883927030586.post-48482232779434751522012-12-02T21:36:18.120-08:002012-12-02T21:36:18.120-08:00Thanks Jill,
It is nice having some energy left f...Thanks Jill,<br /><br />It is nice having some energy left for the finish. I don't mind getting passed by one-legged octagenarians once or twice at the end of a race, but when the figure hits double digits, there's a problem. I've seen very promising results. Part of that's because I stopped eating like a 14-year old. Good luck!Trent (Scott) Lorcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16838546029305513134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550658883927030586.post-66450598679530861812012-12-02T20:26:45.352-08:002012-12-02T20:26:45.352-08:00I am working the Maffetone into training....after ...I am working the Maffetone into training....after NOT HR training for like 35 years, this is hard for me (of course) so I hope to have some amazing results like yourself (if not, I'll blame you :)). I ran a half marathon yesterday with the first 8 miles at MAF and I couldn't believe how much energy I had at the end ... it was a rush passing everyone at the end! Congratulations on your PR - I hope you have many, many more! :)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550658883927030586.post-63918071411846397242012-11-09T16:57:20.836-08:002012-11-09T16:57:20.836-08:00Thanks Jose and Terzah. HRM training is definitel...Thanks Jose and Terzah. HRM training is definitely frustrating at first. I was running 10-11 minute miles at first (the heat didn't help) but now I'm almost below nine minutes on the shorter runs. I've also enjoyed training and not gulping ibuprofen every day.<br /><br />If you're interested Jose, Google the name Phil Maffetone or Ryan Allen. Trent (Scott) Lorcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16838546029305513134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550658883927030586.post-75312530464914289082012-11-07T19:10:28.681-08:002012-11-07T19:10:28.681-08:00This rocks!!! I'm so happy for you. And as you...This rocks!!! I'm so happy for you. And as you know I'm a big believer in HR training now too. In fact, today I had my first mid-week long run (70 minutes) where I ran sub-10 minute miles with my HR below 150. It takes a while...but man, does it take! Congrats again, Trent!Terzahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617301871875902162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550658883927030586.post-1146640437704764302012-11-07T18:25:08.654-08:002012-11-07T18:25:08.654-08:00I have heard so much about this heart rate monitor...I have heard so much about this heart rate monitor training. I must look into it. Great job on the PR!!<br /><br />I wish there was a free half marathon around here. Josehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829768985992040896noreply@blogger.com