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Tag Archives: Heart Rate Training
Gear – A Simple Approach for Using Heart Rate Data to Improve Running
Modern runners have a ton of gear available to them to monitor performance. We have global positioning apps, heart rate trackers, smart watches, and even electrocardiograms (EKGs) on demand. But how much data is too much? I have used a … Continue reading
Posted in Gear
Tagged 5K Training, Fitbit, Heart Rate Training, Polar, Polar HR7, Running
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Races — Something Went Wrong at the YMCA 5K!
In my earlier post, I mentioned how I was using a new training method of Maximum Aerobic Function, developed by Phil Maffetone for endurance athletes. Last weekend was my first 5-K after a couple of months of training. This gave … Continue reading
Posted in Races
Tagged 5k, 5K Training, Heart Rate Training, MAF Method, Philip Maffetone, Waltham YMCA
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Training — Will Slowing Down Speed Me Up?
After doing some races, my running has fallen off a bit. So, it is time to start back up again. For the time being, I am adopting a new training program. I have decided to use Philip Maffetone’s Maximum Aerobic … Continue reading
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Tagged 5-K Training, 5K Training, Heart Rate, Heart Rate Training, MAF Method, Philip Maffetone
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