Running

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jackc

I've done a few runs deliberately keeping my heart rate below 135. Quite challenging!

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jdp in reply to @jackc

I've tried that before. It ended up being mostly a walk rather than a run!
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Baerli_Baer in reply to @jackc

I am currently following this type of training. I run at 75% of my max HR (150bpm - max@200bpm). When I started out in Nov19 I was 'running' at 7:10 mins per km (11:35ish min per mile), which was pretty much shuffling along. All my runs were at this effort. Recently got a PB in terms of pace at this effort of 5:08 mins per km (8:19ish min per mile).

In Nov19 did a 5k Parkrun (Tooting Bec) in 25:26. Last week I did a 5k Time Trial (same course as Tooting Bec ParkRun) and took 20:58.

Going at this effort has meant that I have been able to ramp up volume to where I am covering around 120ish km per week, and to generally avoid injury. Having said that, have had to take a few days off as I have a knot in my back which feels like i've been stabbed!!

Either way, lowHR training is working out well for me. Key things you need for it though are, consistency, volume, patience and trust in the method.