73: How to Use Heart Rate Zones for Running

We collected listener questions on Instagram to provide you with a practical guide for how to use heart rate zones for running.  Discussion points include: Who should use heart rate zone training? Are Garmin’s heart rate zones accurate? How to calculate your individual heart rate zones Understanding the five-zone model Should you use your watch or a chest strap to measure HR on runs? Should certain runners NOT use heart rate zones? What is cardiac drift? Should you use heart rate monitoring for your hard workouts? What is so bad about zone 3? How do you run with low heart rate on hills? How much do heart rate zones matter for low-volume runners? This episode is sponsored by Boulderthon! Use code RUNTOTHEFINISH for $20 off the half or full marathon at Boulder’s premier road race on Sept 29, 2024. Register at https://www.boulderthon.org/    Further resources: Lactate threshold HR test: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/lactate-threshold-test/ https://www.runtothefinish.com/best-heart-rate-monitor/ Polar Verity Sense Armband: https://amzn.to/3ztNsLJ (affiliate link) Amanda’s low heart rate training plans: https://www.runtothefinish.com/low-heart-rate-training-plans  References: PMID: 29599724 PMID: 16095403 PMID: 33042384 PMID: 30539120 PMID: 32343255