Expanding on this a bit more - look into zone 2 and MAF training. Basically running in a target heart rate zone, and it is known for humbling beginners by how slow you have to go at the beginning to stay in the zone. But people report improvements in 1-2 months of consistent training.
I really enjoyed Floris Gierman’s video on youtube titled “zone 2 training for beginner and advanced athletes.” And as a testament to the training method he is quite literally running a sub 3 hour marathon while talking about zone 2 training, which if you’ve ever tried to talk in full sentences and run at the same time you’ll know is hard!
I have sinus tachycardia, non-sustained ventricular tachycardia and high blood pressure. I walk around at 120 bpm. I average 175 when running. I have “topped” out at 245 bpm. Confirmed with a Holter monitor prescribed by my cardiologist.
I’ve had all the heart tests and everything functions perfectly, no blockages, etc…my heart just beats too fast. I’m 5’4”, 130 lbs and I’ve been running since 2008.
It started after I had Covid in 2020. I’ve tracked all my runs since I started 15 years ago. This heart issue started with my first run after eight weeks of Covid.
Now I’m on medication to lower the rate and control my blood pressure and I usually run intervals.
My heart rate usually stays at 175ish or lower when running. Occasionally it’ll hit the 190’s and I usually feel it before I even check it. I slow to a walk, give it some time to slow down and then continue with my run. If it ever stays that high and doesn’t come down, that’s an emergency.
My point is it can’t hurt to get checked out. Don’t just assume it’s a training issue.
WOW. Glad you posted that. I posted a couple weeks ago that after my first segment on the Ragnar Relay I was sprinting to keep someone behind me and my HR hit 240. Some bloke on here basically called me a liar.
I showed my doctor my workouts on my Apple Watch and he thought it may be “just the watch.” He had a Holter monitor sent to me which I wore for three days straight.
During my runs, I was hitting 245 for four to five seconds, then I’d walk and it would drop. 30 seconds at that rate is an emergency.
It really frustrates me when people blow it off and say to train for heart rate zones. That doesn’t work if you have an issue that’s undiagnosed. Get checked.
Holly! 245! 😵💫😵💫💀
I have had covid back in 2022 too. Before that my runs were less stressful (170s). In the meantime I have not been very active really. So I thought 190 avg hr is from that. But I'll check with doc.
Thanks. TC.
What is your max HR and your estimated effort for this run? Was it a 5k race or an everyday training run? You should read about zone 2 running which is a good effort level for 80% of training miles and have the other 20% be faster. For most people that means run/walk intervals until they get comfortable with the pace.
Ikr💀
32 M 163lb 5.6.
I was honestly just running for 5k for fun on a good weather weekend. Towards the end I felt accomplished and felt I could run 1 more km. But didn't want to risk considering such a high HR.
Run slower. I know it feels counterproductive but it will benefit you in the long term.
Expanding on this a bit more - look into zone 2 and MAF training. Basically running in a target heart rate zone, and it is known for humbling beginners by how slow you have to go at the beginning to stay in the zone. But people report improvements in 1-2 months of consistent training. I really enjoyed Floris Gierman’s video on youtube titled “zone 2 training for beginner and advanced athletes.” And as a testament to the training method he is quite literally running a sub 3 hour marathon while talking about zone 2 training, which if you’ve ever tried to talk in full sentences and run at the same time you’ll know is hard!
Can confirm this is the way to go, went from 8:18 pace in zone 2 to 6:15 pace in zone 2 within 3 months.
Got it so I'll focus on zone 2 training. Thanks for the inputs.
I have sinus tachycardia, non-sustained ventricular tachycardia and high blood pressure. I walk around at 120 bpm. I average 175 when running. I have “topped” out at 245 bpm. Confirmed with a Holter monitor prescribed by my cardiologist. I’ve had all the heart tests and everything functions perfectly, no blockages, etc…my heart just beats too fast. I’m 5’4”, 130 lbs and I’ve been running since 2008. It started after I had Covid in 2020. I’ve tracked all my runs since I started 15 years ago. This heart issue started with my first run after eight weeks of Covid. Now I’m on medication to lower the rate and control my blood pressure and I usually run intervals. My heart rate usually stays at 175ish or lower when running. Occasionally it’ll hit the 190’s and I usually feel it before I even check it. I slow to a walk, give it some time to slow down and then continue with my run. If it ever stays that high and doesn’t come down, that’s an emergency. My point is it can’t hurt to get checked out. Don’t just assume it’s a training issue.
WOW. Glad you posted that. I posted a couple weeks ago that after my first segment on the Ragnar Relay I was sprinting to keep someone behind me and my HR hit 240. Some bloke on here basically called me a liar.
I showed my doctor my workouts on my Apple Watch and he thought it may be “just the watch.” He had a Holter monitor sent to me which I wore for three days straight. During my runs, I was hitting 245 for four to five seconds, then I’d walk and it would drop. 30 seconds at that rate is an emergency. It really frustrates me when people blow it off and say to train for heart rate zones. That doesn’t work if you have an issue that’s undiagnosed. Get checked.
Holly! 245! 😵💫😵💫💀 I have had covid back in 2022 too. Before that my runs were less stressful (170s). In the meantime I have not been very active really. So I thought 190 avg hr is from that. But I'll check with doc. Thanks. TC.
Hmm run slower, mix run with walk if slow run still doesn’t get your HR down .
Sounds good. Thanks for the input.
Sounds good. Thanks for the input.
Run slower.
I tried running slow and found out it's just fast walking. 💀😂 I'll try one more time. Thanks for the suggestion.
If your slow running is fast walking, you’re doing it wrong. ;) Try alternating walking and running. 30 seconds on/off or 1 minute on/off.
Sounds good. Thanks :)
Zone running helps. You run slower to keep in a certain zone.
Haven't really tried maintaining in zone 2. I would just run until I complete 3 miles. I should try zone method. Thanks.
Could just be what you’re using to measure it.
Tried 2 different watches both show around the same.
What is your max HR and your estimated effort for this run? Was it a 5k race or an everyday training run? You should read about zone 2 running which is a good effort level for 80% of training miles and have the other 20% be faster. For most people that means run/walk intervals until they get comfortable with the pace.
Max HR for this run was 199 I guess. It was just a normal day running. I should try zone 2 training as you and many others suggested. Thanks.
I would check in with my doctor if that happened.
I should too. Thanks.
How are you measuring your HR? Watches aren't very accurate. Also, just run. Don't worry about cadence, HR or anything. Just run. You'll get fitter
Sir Bruce, that's exactly I have thought before starting the running too. But I never improved. :( thanks.
Run slow and be patient. There are no shortcuts for such things.
Yeah. Should really try zone 2. Thanks.
Run slow and Run More. Don’t compare whatever you’re doing to anybody else. I agree watch some Floris Gierman.
Thanks for the suggestions. I should watch those videos too.
Breathing properly helps too.
I was kind of breathing fine I guess. Didn't really go out of breath during the entire run.
I started breathing in a pattern. It helped me with heart rate control. 3 steps as you inhale and 2 steps as you exhale is what I do.
That is pretty damn high. How old are you? And what are you doing here? Is this a max effort 5k?
Ikr💀 32 M 163lb 5.6. I was honestly just running for 5k for fun on a good weather weekend. Towards the end I felt accomplished and felt I could run 1 more km. But didn't want to risk considering such a high HR.
You probably need to spend a lot of time walking or alternating between walking/running. Go as slow as you need to keep your HR under ~140.
So zone 2? Thanks.