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Really slow 1mi test time
Started this discussion. Last reply by Beth L. Jul 6, 2020. 6 Replies 0 Likes
After a long lead-up over the past six months after being not much of a runner at all, I did my one-mile test yesterday with a heart rate monitor. I almost certainly went above the described effort…Continue
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"Glad to help, Beth!
Thanks, Eric!"
"Great advice on the goals Tim!"
"Hi Beth - I agree with Tim, as it is just a number to start with and just a benchmark for your success.
Right now, most of the runs in the program are by HR, so focus on those and you should see great improvement for the next test.
And it is OK to…"
"Thanks Tim, that's good to hear! I have low expectations for my normal pace, but it was discouraging that my 1mi best wasn't even on the chart. I think I'll just extrapolate to find my speed zones."
"Hi Beth,
Don't be discouraged about your numbers. I just did my tests after getting back into running and I had to wrestle briefly with myself to not compare myself to where I was six years ago. Instead, I'm using it as a challenge to at…"
Really slow 1mi test time
After a long lead-up over the past six months after being not much of a runner at all, I did my one-mile test yesterday with a heart rate monitor. I almost certainly went above the described effort level since I was pretty wiped at the end and my heart rate average was 185. But despite going over on effort, my mile time was 10:26, which is slower than the slowest time on the chart in the book.Am I too slow or too bad a runner to start this program? Or should I just extrapolate slower speed…See More
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