January 10th, 2009
I’ve been wearing my HR monitor lately and one of its many uses is to keep the pace down. Yesterday I employed it for just that, averaging 67% HRR (146) on my 9-miler, avg. pace 9:18. I’m ashamed to admit it’s been a couple months since I’ve run at such a leisurely speed.
I didn’t wear the strap much last year, but the last time I recorded a run with that same HR was in September. It was a 5-mile recovery run and my pace was 10:25. Granted, it was 77 degrees that day, but Daniels/Runworks says that’s only worth 15 seconds at most so that’s a sizable difference.
My resting HR is changing, too – 46 yesterday. Since it’s been 48-50 for a while now, that’s the cherry on the sundae.
Speaking of Sundae, or rather, Sunday…I’m looking forward to tomorrow: Doggie Poo/Audra (my Steamtown mate) will be in town and we’ll be doing a long run on Forbidden Drive, the gorgeous trail over here.
Besides the fun of running with Audra, I’m excited to get back to that particular running ground. I’ve actively avoided it recently because a sweet online friend of mine was attacked on her local trail system in December. It’s made me think twice about being out there alone, especially in the winter when there are fewer runners out. I’m sure I’ll get over it, but it’s spooky, nonetheless.
So this is as good a time as any to remind you all to be careful. Just because you’re a moving target doesn’t mean you’re impervious to the evils that lurk, as much as we like to think we are.
And on that uncomfortable note, have a great weekend everyone. May your runs be light, effortless and big fun! Weird kissing emoticon for you all. 
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GIM – That’s awesome progress on your heart rate. That’s one reason I really like running with my monitor. BTW, I was only in Canada temporarily, for a-boot a week, eh. I’m in Michigan (aka “the armpit of the Midwest”)
Mirnr, I am a total dork – sorry about the momentary brain fart, of course you’re not “in” Canada. I suddenly remembered “we just checked into our hotel in Toronto”. Old age sometimes pays me a visit when I least expect.
P.S. I edited your name to link to your new blog.
(for the rest of you guys, we’re Women’s BQ thread friends, so don’t worry that this makes no sense to any of you)
Flo we’re used to you not making sense. (insert big smily face emoticon)
Have fun on your run tomorrow.
Congrats! I am so happy for you, Flo, and all the wonderful progress you are making in your training! You are my inspiration!
Today I ran in the snow and cold and it was all I could do to get out there. But I did and that made the day a success! I did not have my HR monitor as I am waiting for a new strap. FYI, they can corrode! However, when the strap comes in I am going back to wearing it all the time. My coach is a total believer in monitoring the HR.
Have a great day and a wonderful run tomorrow!
Thanks, Brucie.
Christi, congrats on getting out there! I know how hard it can be when you’re sitting in your warm house looking out the window, but ah, the rewards of just doing it!
Isn’t it great to know what kind of shape you are getting in. When I was at my peak shape and running 75-100 miles/ week, my resting was 46-50. My HR band aggravates me, so I don’t wear it much unless I’m trying to run slower.
Dave, I had no idea you used to do that type of mileage! Cool. Yeah, my strap bugs me, too, but I guess it’s all in the name of fitness.