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  • ThreadKiller
    ThreadKiller Posts: 8,620
    New PB by 1 second  :)

    Heart rate was a bit high 169 bpm average with 182 peak, Strava shows this run as 69.1% anaerobic. Is this a problem and how do I get my heart rate down whilst improving times?
  • swordfish
    swordfish Posts: 4,234
    ThreadKiller said:
    New PB by 1 second  :)

    Heart rate was a bit high 169 bpm average with 182 peak, Strava shows this run as 69.1% anaerobic. Is this a problem and how do I get my heart rate down whilst improving times?
    I'm no sports scientist, but in my experience times improve and heart rate drops the fitter I get, and I choose to get fitter, yep you guessed it, by running more. Swimming helps with lung capacity/breathing, but the School holidays have just started, so it's not the best time of year to start that. 

    As for anaerobic, not a clue mate. I ignore those figures, And when my watch tells me I've had an 'unproductive' run, I beg to differ.😎
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,824
    I hope not as mine regularly goes 190+ and an average over 170+, This was what I recorded from I think was my last Parkrun. I’m 46 and worry about stuff like this, but don’t know how seriously to take these Garmin readings. 


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    swordfish Posts: 4,234

  • Leaburns_Dead_Leg
    Leaburns_Dead_Leg Posts: 161
    I did Mole Valley for the second time today, lovely course at the Denbies wine estate
  • rina
    rina Posts: 2,334
    AFKABartram said:
    I hope not as mine regularly goes 190+ and an average over 170+, This was what I recorded from I think was my last Parkrun. I’m 46 and worry about stuff like this, but don’t know how seriously to take these Garmin readings. 


    Absolutely no chance those readings are right. Presumably they're from a wrist sensor, they're fine but only for comparing with other readings taken with the same sensor (and therefore the same inaccuracies)

    A properly fitted chest strap connected to your Garmin will give you accurate readings if that's what you're after
  • Fumbluff
    Fumbluff Posts: 10,124
    I was 405th out of 460-odd at mine, I might go Bushey Park next week as apparently there’s 1,200 nut jobs doing that one every week…
  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,070
    Came 12th at Avery Hill today. Think the fast people stayed in bed!
  • swordfish
    swordfish Posts: 4,234
    Leaburns_Dead_Leg said:
    I did Mole Valley for the second time today, lovely course at the Denbies wine estate
    Post run refreshments any good? Red or White? 🍷😎
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,824
    WSS said:
    Came 12th at Avery Hill today. Think the fast people stayed in bed!
    Did they eck. Great running 
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  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,824
    Wore a ‘snug’ luminous yellow top and a red shorts running this morning and do wonder how many passing drivers were thinking Dafydd from Little Britain!
  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,914
    Attempting 16 miles today, managed just over 14 last week for a new distance PB. 
  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,914
    Brain gave in at only ended up doing the 14 again. It was a lot warmer though, so il mark it down as an improvement. Came home 5lb lighter so it was definitely a workout. 
  • Cloudworm
    Cloudworm Posts: 973
    AFKABartram said:
    I hope not as mine regularly goes 190+ and an average over 170+, This was what I recorded from I think was my last Parkrun. I’m 46 and worry about stuff like this, but don’t know how seriously to take these Garmin readings. 


    I'd be worried about that too.

    Cut down on salt and run much slower until you get properly checked over is my advice.
  • swordfish
    swordfish Posts: 4,234
    Cloudworm said:
    AFKABartram said:
    I hope not as mine regularly goes 190+ and an average over 170+, This was what I recorded from I think was my last Parkrun. I’m 46 and worry about stuff like this, but don’t know how seriously to take these Garmin readings. 


    I'd be worried about that too.

    Cut down on salt and run much slower until you get properly checked over is my advice.
    I wouldn't ditch the kebabs until checking the monitor. Mine are quoted above somewhere and are almost certainly wrong the other way. Before these devices, I'd run listening to my body. Still the best guide if you ask me. 

    DISCLAIMER - NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE!
  • RedPanda
    RedPanda Posts: 4,984
    I did Lullingstone on Saturday, it is a slog but a good one.

    I'm finding long runs too hard at the moment. My legs should be trained for 17+ miles but I'm getting knackered after 12 or so and having to walk... I'm guessing it's dehydration.

    Would running say 7 miles AM, 7 at lunch & 7 in the evening count as proper marathon training? 
  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,914


    16 miles ticked off today, furthest I've ever ran. My brain was happy to continue, but my legs were shot lol. 
  • Bermuda_red
    Bermuda_red Posts: 458
    Did the Lucca Parkrun in Italy on Saturday - A beautiful course, ran entirely on the city walls. A real PB type course - flat, paved and mainly in the shade of the trees that line the path on the walls.  Sadly not in PB form though.  Really worth doing it if you find yourself in that part of the world.  
  • swordfish
    swordfish Posts: 4,234
    Not much happening on here of late. I do hope that means everyone's getting the hard miles in without getting too hot and bothered. I went out earlier...phew what a scorcher. Bloomin' hard work.🥵
  • kigelia
    kigelia Posts: 2,582
    I did about 7 miles this morning. Was already too hot at 8am. Working toward royal parks half in october
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  • Fumbluff
    Fumbluff Posts: 10,124
    tfh
  • swordfish
    swordfish Posts: 4,234
    kigelia said:
    I did about 7 miles this morning. Was already too hot at 8am. Working toward royal parks half in october
    Well done and good luck with the Royal Parks half. Sounds like an interesting one. I'll have to look it up for next year (I wouldn't be anywhere near ready this, although October is a pleasant month for running, when its not howling a gale outside that is). Let us know how you go won't you?

    I was back by 9.15 today sweating like I don't know what. Missed PR yesterday though being too darn tired to make it. 😎👍
  • swordfish
    swordfish Posts: 4,234
    Fumbluff said:
    tfh
    It is now!
  • RedPanda
    RedPanda Posts: 4,984
    edited August 2022
    Bermuda_red said:
    Did the Lucca Parkrun in Italy on Saturday - A beautiful course, ran entirely on the city walls. A real PB type course - flat, paved and mainly in the shade of the trees that line the path on the walls.  Sadly not in PB form though.  Really worth doing it if you find yourself in that part of the world.  
    Did this look like one where they'd happily look after luggage? Or I'll try leave my bag at Pisa/Lucca station. I'll be local in a few weeks.

    I did Orpington PR yesterday. Got two more 18+ mile runs planned before I'm hopefully marathon ready again. It's so much harder training in summer than winter
  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,070
    Brought my running stuff out to Malta and done about six runs. For somebody who hates hills, it’s been absolutely brutal. 

    All thinking it’s good prep for the Big Half
    in September…
  • swordfish
    swordfish Posts: 4,234
    edited August 2022
    RedPanda said:
    Bermuda_red said:
    Did the Lucca Parkrun in Italy on Saturday - A beautiful course, ran entirely on the city walls. A real PB type course - flat, paved and mainly in the shade of the trees that line the path on the walls.  Sadly not in PB form though.  Really worth doing it if you find yourself in that part of the world.  
    Did this look like one where they'd happily look after luggage? Or I'll try leave my bag at Pisa/Lucca station. I'll be local in a few weeks.

    I did Orpington PR yesterday. Got two more 18+ mile runs planned before I'm hopefully marathon ready again. It's so much harder training in summer than winter
    Hopefully the temperature will drop tomorrow and training will become 'easier' for you. Your running distances I can't even contemplate at the moment having never entered a marathon as a runner. Have walked the Beachy Head one though a couple of times where walkers are welcome.

    Only done Orpington PR once when visiting over Xmas a few years back  Did my overall PW there, but I had a heavy cold at the time. 😎
  • Cloudworm
    Cloudworm Posts: 973
    Did a 10k this week in 42 degree heat. First and last.
  • Hex
    Hex Posts: 1,887
    I did my last parkrun at the end of June.  I have been getting a little stiffness in my hip/leg when getting up from the sofa which became more pronounced driving to Devon in May.  I played badminton a couple of days after parkrun, lunged forwards to play a shot and my right hip/leg said in no uncertain terms should I do that again.  This developed to the point where everyday things like climbing stairs and getting dressed were very painfull.  Not the best time to be making preparations to move house.

    We moved 2 weeks ago to a bungalow so no more stairs.  Since then things have improved and the pain has largely gone to the point I dared myself to go for a jog (1.7km) yesterday and felt no pain while moving.  I'm a little sore today but maybe those off-road shoes Mrs Hex bought me may still get some use yet !
  • Bermuda_red
    Bermuda_red Posts: 458
    RedPanda said:
    Bermuda_red said:
    Did the Lucca Parkrun in Italy on Saturday - A beautiful course, ran entirely on the city walls. A real PB type course - flat, paved and mainly in the shade of the trees that line the path on the walls.  Sadly not in PB form though.  Really worth doing it if you find yourself in that part of the world.  
    Did this look like one where they'd happily look after luggage? Or I'll try leave my bag at Pisa/Lucca station. I'll be local in a few weeks.

    I did Orpington PR yesterday. Got two more 18+ mile runs planned before I'm hopefully marathon ready again. It's so much harder training in summer than winter
    Not sure about that.  Volunteers are super friendly.  Station is close by. Not sure if it has luggage facilities.  Stay in Lucca for the night. Fabulous city.  At this time of year it seems the visitors out number locals in race.  Over half of 80 odd runners/ walkers were English speakers.  They have an English volunteer for announcements.

    PR question:  My last 2 PR official results have both reflected slower times than my watch ( approx 20 seconds in Lucca) and lower placings.  The nature of both courses allowed me to count runners in front of me!  I wasn't the only one to experience this either. I know some of you volunteer, so was wondering if anybody has any ideas?  I'm usually so busted at finish that I'm not paying attention, so its probably something I'm doing wrong.  I got token from one guy and presented it to another along with my bar code.  Does clock stop at this point? I thought token had finishing place on it.
  • Fumbluff
    Fumbluff Posts: 10,124
    3-mins slower than the usual slow time today but it was blooming hot and lovely. 
    Got one cry of “up the addicks” from a steward which was good 👍🏻

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