Heart rate training

So I went to the running store and put in order for a heart rate monitor.
Just a basic model with a couple frills, nothing fancy.

My question is though, what are peopel referring to when they say run in
"Zone 1" or "zone 2"? I know how to calculate max heart rate(220-age), and
that you really don't want to push above 90% of that very much at all. But
when I hear "do base training in zone 1", where are they suggesting the
heart rate come in at? I've looked all over the net, and I see Zone 1 etc
all over th eplace, but no one lists out exactly where these zones falls.
Appreciate any info.

I havent trained with a heart rate monitor for several years now,( i
need to get another one because i did better when i used one)my max was
176 and i did most of my training in the 150-160 range,on a 5k road
race i would usually keep it around 165-170 with the final kick max at
176, on a olimpic dist tri i found i would do best on the bike at
150-155 and on the run 155-160.on a half iron (gulf coast triathlon)i
found i could keep it at 140-149 on the bike and run and i could finish
the run without walking any,I havent been able to do that since i lost
it now i end up walking through some of the water stations,I lost mine
at the Chattanooga Dam triathlon a few years ago,Make sure you have the
monitor buckled good before the swim i had mine yanked off during the
swim. Im sure you will enjoy it.
HAVE A GREAT TRAINING DAY.
The Alabama Tri-man
PS I found out that instead of thinking about training zones i would go
out an see where i could hold the hardest effort for the longest
distance.I would watch the monitor during a race when i would start
getting tired,and if it was lower then it was in training i would tell
myself i was just getting lazy and would make myself speed up.
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I havent trained with a heart rate monitor for several years now,( i
need to get another one because i did better when i used one)my max was
176 and i did most of my training in the 150-160 range,on a 5k road
race i would usually keep it around 165-170 with the final kick max at
176, on a olimpic dist tri i found i would do best on the bike at
150-155 and on the run 155-160.on a half iron (gulf coast triathlon)i
found i could keep it at 140-149 on the bike and run and i could finish
the run without walking any,I havent been able to do that since i lost
it now i end up walking through some of the water stations,I lost mine
at the Chattanooga Dam triathlon a few years ago,Make sure you have the
monitor buckled good before the swim i had mine yanked off during the
swim. Im sure you will enjoy it.
HAVE A GREAT TRAINING DAY.
The Alabama Tri-man
PS I found out that instead of thinking about training zones i would go
out an see where i could hold the hardest effort for the longest
distance.I would watch the monitor during a race when i would start
getting tired,and if it was lower then it was in training i would tell
myself i was just getting lazy and would make myself speed up.
http://www.tri-mansworldmailboxofficesupply.com/index.html

You're right, there's lots of info out there...here's a couple of quick
resources that might be useful if you haven't already come across them:

http://www.brianmac.demon.co.uk/hrm1.htm

That one shows four training zones, and you could probably substitute
"1, 2, 3 & 4" for what they describe there for starters.

http://www.fitzones.com/heartratecalc.htm

This one has an actual calculator for 5 zones, so that might be better
than the first one.

http://www.gordoworld.com/

By Gordo Byrn who has become a pretty solid teacher and coach in the
sport, as well as a top-level performer. Click on "Coach Gordo" when
you get there and you can learn much.

Hope that helps a little.

Mike C

Pat McLean said:

So I went to the running store and put in order for a heart rate monitor.
Just a basic model with a couple frills, nothing fancy.

My question is though, what are peopel referring to when they say run in
"Zone 1" or "zone 2"? I know how to calculate max heart rate(220-age), and
that you really don't want to push above 90% of that very much at all. But
when I hear "do base training in zone 1", where are they suggesting the
heart rate come in at? I've looked all over the net, and I see Zone 1 etc
all over th eplace, but no one lists out exactly where these zones falls.
Appreciate any info.

You're right, there's lots of info out there...here's a couple of quick
resources that might be useful if you haven't already come across them:

http://www.brianmac.demon.co.uk/hrm1.htm

That one shows four training zones, and you could probably substitute
"1, 2, 3 & 4" for what they describe there for starters.

http://www.fitzones.com/heartratecalc.htm

This one has an actual calculator for 5 zones, so that might be better
than the first one.

http://www.gordoworld.com/

By Gordo Byrn who has become a pretty solid teacher and coach in the
sport, as well as a top-level performer. Click on "Coach Gordo" when
you get there and you can learn much.

Hope that helps a little.

Mike C

Pat McLean said:

So I went to the running store and put in order for a heart rate monitor.
Just a basic model with a couple frills, nothing fancy.

My question is though, what are peopel referring to when they say run in
"Zone 1" or "zone 2"? I know how to calculate max heart rate(220-age), and
that you really don't want to push above 90% of that very much at all. But
when I hear "do base training in zone 1", where are they suggesting the
heart rate come in at? I've looked all over the net, and I see Zone 1 etc
all over th eplace, but no one lists out exactly where these zones falls.
Appreciate any info.

Look at
http://pages.zdnet.com/bodybuilder/id27.html
for another calculator. I use this one. Not because I think
it's the only correct one but because you have to pick something
and go with it or what will you do? It's only been 2 weeks
but I seem to be running for longer periods at higher speeds
and my heart rate is staying low. Maybe just a blip but
time will tell. I intend to do this for all of February training
and then introduce the next zones in March.

So, my advice, pick one and use it.
....thehick

Look at
http://pages.zdnet.com/bodybuilder/id27.html
for another calculator. I use this one. Not because I think
it's the only correct one but because you have to pick something
and go with it or what will you do? It's only been 2 weeks
but I seem to be running for longer periods at higher speeds
and my heart rate is staying low. Maybe just a blip but
time will tell. I intend to do this for all of February training
and then introduce the next zones in March.

So, my advice, pick one and use it.
....thehick

Quoted message said:

I havent trained with a heart rate monitor for several years now,( i
need to get another one because i did better when i used one)my max was
176 and i did most of my training in the 150-160 range,on a 5k road
race i would usually keep it around 165-170 with the final kick max at
176, on a olimpic dist tri i found i would do best on the bike at
150-155 and on the run 155-160.on a half iron (gulf coast triathlon)i
found i could keep it at 140-149

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how old are you ?

I am 56 now when i used a heart rate monitor all the time i was in my
40ths.I am going to get another one real soon,i lost my job of 34 years
last year .and decided to start a small business of screenprinting and
embroidery i thought i would have more time to train,but little did i
know i would have less time.i have to spend most of my time trying to
get it to going,i still run short runs and rides,my goal is to get back
in shape and do the Emerald coast triathlon in may this year i didnt
get to do any last year.
Have a great training day the Alabama Tri-man
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