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mtntrainer - 2008-12-23 10:15 AM I want a garmin Got my run in today 60 min. I know I can find this out but for quick reference what zone should I be in for base building? I've been doing Z2-3

You should saty in Z2..its hard some times.  do some speed work once a week so you can get out of it

tripletmom01 - 2008-12-23 5:29 PM

mtntrainer - 2008-12-23 10:15 AM I want a garmin Got my run in today 60 min. I know I can find this out but for quick reference what zone should I be in for base building? I've been doing Z2-3

You should saty in Z2..its hard some times.  do some speed work once a week so you can get out of it

Tammy, so when you are base building you run in zone 2? I am going to do a LTH this weekend. I am thinking sat or sun. I have a feeling my avg for running hrt is 169 -172. Somewhere in there. I think my max for running mph would 7.5. I don't think I could hold a faster speed for 20 minutes without pulling a muscle. My hip flexor is so irritated right now.

Today I was running and my last mile I ran at 7.5 mph. That is a fairly comfy speed for me. I like to work hard in my runs. I was paying close attention to my heart rate on the treadmill. It ranged between 165-170. I averaged it in my mind to be 168. I can run faster, but I am not sure I could hold it for 20 minutes.

If my zone 2 tops out at 152, omg that is slow. Like 6.5-6.7 mph. I wonder if I can do it? I guess I can run longer  to burn the calories. I will just have to try the LTH test.

Did you run as hard as you could? I am not sure how hard to push it. 

Z2 is slow...mine is 8:36-9:43 pace or 152-161bpm... the low end is fine but once i get in the 9s I get bored.

YOu need to run 30 minutes at hard pace that you are able to hold.... you should do a 10 min warm up before too...but dont count that in your ave HR

I think

TracyV - 2008-12-23 9:03 PM I would have a hard time now running in the 9s too. I like to feel my run. I am going to try to train a little slower this year. See if it works. What do I have to lose? It is only 3 months of my life.

It does work and recovery is way easier

mtntrainer - 2008-12-23 9:10 PM

tripletmom01 - 2008-12-23 9:24 PM

TracyV - 2008-12-23 8:13 PM

Today I was running and my last mile I ran at 7.5 mph. That is a fairly comfy speed for me. I like to work hard in my runs. I was paying close attention to my heart rate on the treadmill. It ranged between 165-170. I averaged it in my mind to be 168. I can run faster, but I am not sure I could hold it for 20 minutes.

If my zone 2 tops out at 152, omg that is slow. Like 6.5-6.7 mph. I wonder if I can do it? I guess I can run longer  to burn the calories. I will just have to try the LTH test.

Did you run as hard as you could? I am not sure how hard to push it. 

Z2 is slow...mine is 8:36-9:43 pace or 152-161bpm... the low end is fine but once i get in the 9s I get bored.

YOu need to run 30 minutes at hard pace that you are able to hold.... you should do a 10 min warm up before too...but dont count that in your ave HR

I think

You guys are making me feel really slow. My Z2 is in the 5's I've always been a slow runner even though I do have a running background. I was working on building my edurance for a half back in the fall, got up to 10 miles but have had some inconsistancy with the move and all. So I'm finally back on track. I feel so much slower on the TM ....Missing Florida winters Hope everyone has a great holiday!

It comes back way easier the 2cnd time!

I used to feel slower on the tread too...not sure why I dont anymore though!

pretty much the more yourun the fatser you get.. .I usually try to do one LSD and one speed work a week and then whatever I feel like

Merry Christmas everyone  Be safe

What is an LSD run?

Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

George-

I am going to guess your maz HR is going to be higher then that.  the best way to find is to do a LT (lactate threshold )  test.  DONT stop reading- its simple.  And you will get a much more accurate training zones.

For your next run....do a real easy warm up run for ten minutes.   ( I am assuming you have a HR monitor?)  hit the lap button or esart your watch ( you dont want the WU to be included in the test results)  Run a hard pace...something you can hold but couldnt go much harder for 25-30 minutes.  Your ave HR is your LT.  Get me your LT and I will determine your zones for you

I would say 30-60 minutes 3-4 times aweek in Z2 would build a good base...depends on what your goals are though.

Does that make sense?  Can you do that?

Happy Anniversary if I forget on Monday  How many years?

I ate so much yesterday the scale said I was 3 pounds heavier today. That is not good. Not good at all. We are leaving for vacation on Wed. I hope this is water weight!!!

I did run today and got some yoga for the core in. Tomorrow I will swim. Sunday I will bike. Monday I will do run and strength train. Tuesday I will swim.

Then I am off for 10 days.  I am hoping the time off will help my hip, which has really been bothering me. I know I strained it. The best thing for it would be to not exercise on it for at least a week, ice and alieve. Last year I sprained my ankle and went through most of the season on a bad ankle. I am hoping I can get the hip healed. I don't want to be dealing with another nagging injury.

3-4 days minimum- if you can do 5-6  thats awesome!   My LT is actualy about 176-178... I think my max is like 197.  I believe I have a kigher HR then I actually should- oh well.

The lower HR training is suppose to be best for weight loss too.