heart rate Archive

  • Years ago, I saw I had a resting heart rate of 48. Recently I was asked about it again, and when I tried to check it, never saw it dip...

    Resting Heart Rate

    Years ago, I saw I had a resting heart rate of 48. Recently I was asked about it again, and when I tried to check it, never saw it dip...

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  • As I was running part of my training run at marathon pace today, I was thinking about heart rate. I know we have heart rate zones to train at, but...

    Heart Rate at Races

    As I was running part of my training run at marathon pace today, I was thinking about heart rate. I know we have heart rate zones to train at, but...

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  • After missing last week's speed workout, I was focused on doing this one well. My iPhone had other plans, however. Before I went to bed last night, it froze, so I wasn't able to set my alarm. I grabbed the alarm clock from the spare room, and hoped my iPhone would be better in the morning.

I woke up at 5:30, and the iPhone seemed ok. I grabbed my stuff for the gym and headed over. Right before I got on the treadmill, however, my phone started acting up again.

    Wednesday Workout

    After missing last week's speed workout, I was focused on doing this one well. My iPhone had other plans, however. Before I went to bed last night, it froze, so I wasn't able to set my alarm. I grabbed the alarm clock from the spare room, and hoped my iPhone would be better in the morning. I woke up at 5:30, and the iPhone seemed ok. I grabbed my stuff for the gym and headed over. Right before I got on the treadmill, however, my phone started acting up again.

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  • I have Wednesdays with Meredith! The Pfitzinger Advanced Marathon plans call for a mid-week run of 10-12 miles. When we were following that plan, Meredith and I would often meet...

    forget Tuesdays with Morrie…

    I have Wednesdays with Meredith! The Pfitzinger Advanced Marathon plans call for a mid-week run of 10-12 miles. When we were following that plan, Meredith and I would often meet...

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  • Today Andy, Jen, Meredith, Doug and I decided to run the Lifeline of Ohio Half to get in our miles. I had been planning to run 12-15 anyway, so it...

    Lifeline of Ohio Race Report (or, my not-personal training plan)

    Today Andy, Jen, Meredith, Doug and I decided to run the Lifeline of Ohio Half to get in our miles. I had been planning to run 12-15 anyway, so it...

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  • Today was the Upper Arlington Memorial Day 5 Miler. I’d never run this race before, but Dave and Meredith run it every year, and Helen had also asked if I...

    UACA 5 Miler

    Today was the Upper Arlington Memorial Day 5 Miler. I’d never run this race before, but Dave and Meredith run it every year, and Helen had also asked if I...

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  • Yesterday and today I’ve been out riding, with my beloved garmin. However, I’m not too excited about having to turn my wrist everytime I want to monitor how I’m doing...

    it’s all about the accessories

    Yesterday and today I’ve been out riding, with my beloved garmin. However, I’m not too excited about having to turn my wrist everytime I want to monitor how I’m doing...

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  • today was an outstanding workout, as treadmill runs go. thanks to Amy Winehouse and Fefe Dobson 1 mile warmup at 9:13 – avgHR 151, maxHR 164 .5mi at 7:04 –...

    speedwork on the dreadmill

    today was an outstanding workout, as treadmill runs go. thanks to Amy Winehouse and Fefe Dobson 1 mile warmup at 9:13 – avgHR 151, maxHR 164 .5mi at 7:04 –...

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  • Today was my last weekend run before Steamtown. I had 12 on my schedule, and there was a 12.4 (20K) race in town, so I decided to run it. I’ve...

    hurray for tapering!

    Today was my last weekend run before Steamtown. I had 12 on my schedule, and there was a 12.4 (20K) race in town, so I decided to run it. I’ve...

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  • I was listening to an iRunningradio podcast the other day, and Jim set out a guide to what your heart rate should be during the marathon itself. While I’ve done...

    Columbus Strategy

    I was listening to an iRunningradio podcast the other day, and Jim set out a guide to what your heart rate should be during the marathon itself. While I’ve done...

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