The Running Channel Podcast 18: Running & Heart Rate Explained!
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May 20, 2023 They break down heart rate measurement and the pros and cons of wrist optical monitors versus chest straps. Discover different ways to find maximum and resting heart rate and how to calculate heart rate reserve. Learn the five heart-rate zones and how to use them for threshold, steady and easy runs. Practical tips cover keeping easy runs genuinely easy and factors that can skew readings.
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Rick Wore Olympic Split Shorts To Parkrun
- Rick tested shorter running shorts at parkrun, wearing Andy's three-inch split shorts to gauge trends.
- He concluded shorts have trended shorter but not universally that short yet.
Fix Common Optical HR Errors
- If wrist optical readings are inconsistent, tighten the strap or switch to a chest strap for accuracy.
- Use the chest strap intermittently to verify wrist device accuracy and tattoos or skin tone issues.
Max Heart Rate Formulas Are Only Ballpark
- Formulas like 220-age give a ballpark max heart rate but can be wildly inaccurate between individuals.
- Andy gives an example of two same-age elites with a 20 bpm difference in max heart rate.
