Heart Rate Training
OK, so at this point, you should have a good idea what your HR is and what the zones are. As a refresher, let’s take a look at the heart rate zone chart: Believe it or not, you want to spend a good amount of time in zone 1 and 2. You would think that [...]
This is a picture of me near the finish line of one of my first triathlon events. I did ok at this event, but was using heart rate for a single purpose at the time – staying away from my VO2 max. We’ll come back to this When I first started running, I would just [...]
WARNING! I’m not a doctor – talk to one especially if you have a history of heart problems/heart disease or if you’re starting a new exercise plan…You won’t win any gold medals by figuring out your Maximum Heart Rate – so keep it safe and speak with a doctor! For new runners, my hope is [...]
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I'm The Running Mike, a triathlon coach, running coach, and endurance athlete that likes to run, bike, and swim. 
