It was 21F (-6C) when I went out today to run at 4:30AM. I decided, after Sunday's run, to limit myself to 4 miles, due to time exposure and no sunshine (afternoon run on Sunday). I read that the MUCH slower pace of adjusting to "heart rate" running was maddening, but I want to be a better runner, and this guy has the cred.
After the run this morning, a run which I managed much better from the HR side of things, I was shocked that my pace was 11:42/mile. That is FOUR MINUTES per mile better than Sunday! I cannot explain that. It is still about 1:30/mile slower than normal, which is expected when making the change to run at the 180 -- Age pace.
Well, we'll see what the next run brings. BTW, with the reduced CV effort in running, it is easier to focus on form during the run...
Mark
After the run this morning, a run which I managed much better from the HR side of things, I was shocked that my pace was 11:42/mile. That is FOUR MINUTES per mile better than Sunday! I cannot explain that. It is still about 1:30/mile slower than normal, which is expected when making the change to run at the 180 -- Age pace.
Well, we'll see what the next run brings. BTW, with the reduced CV effort in running, it is easier to focus on form during the run...
Mark
