In recent weeks I've started using a heart rate monitor again - seriously this time though.
Previous to this I've realised most of my training had been in zone 3 (76 - 81%) which it seems is where we tire out but don't build endurance or high speed / strength either. Doh:oops:
Reading up it seems to me the best places for my training (races with a few longer sportives typed races through the year) are zones 2 (65 - 75%) and occasional intervals (I do most of mine up hills) in zone 4 (75 - 82%)
My average speed has dropped but I'm basically ignoring that and focusing on the short speed intervals and building up my easy endurance.
Does this seem reasonable? What do you think I could do differently and why?
