I was awakened tonight by the sound of rolling thunder – natures announcement that Spring has well and truly arrived. For many of us, it means the days of forced indoor training sessions are coming to an end as we once again are able to ride and run outdoors. Continue reading “Spring Renewal”
Tag: zones
The Maximum Heart Rate Conundrum
If you have been training for any period of time, you’ve likely heard about determining your heart rate training zones to train most effectively and efficiently. You may have also heard that you should base your zones on your maximum heart rate (MHR). The problem is, unless you’re in a laboratory setting, hooked up to sophisticated machines, it’s virtually impossible to pinpoint your maximum heart rate. Continue reading “The Maximum Heart Rate Conundrum”
The Courage to Go Easy
The single biggest training mistake I see triathletes make – beginners and veterans alike – is they don’t have the courage to go easy and end up going too hard on easy days. Continue reading “The Courage to Go Easy”
How to Set Heart Rate Training Zones
Formulas aren’t accurate
If you have been training for any length of time, you have probably heard about ‘Training Zones.’
Do you know how to set your training zones? More specifically, do you know how to set your heart rate (HR) training zones? Continue reading “How to Set Heart Rate Training Zones”
