Ep. 35 - Heart Rate Training: A New Realm of Performance

In this week's episode of The Sunday Shakeout, join me for an insightful guide to heart rate training tailored for distance runners. Despite being underutilized in the running world, heart rate training has the potential to significantly enhance your performance when employed intelligently. Many athletes may not be aware of how to harness its benefits effectively. However, with the right approach, heart rate training becomes a potent tool for distance runners, serving as a physiological barometer not only for intensity but also for crucial factors like nutrition and overtraining. In this episode, we'll dive into: Essential heart rate chest strap insights The transformative power of heart rate in running Practical strategies for utilizing heart rate over time Key factors influencing heart rate DIY tests to integrate heart rate training effectively Gaining insights from your resting heart rate A big thank you to all my listeners for your unwavering support! Special gratitude to Feedspot for recognizing The Sunday Shakeout among the Top 25 Running Podcasts for Beginners. Your support fuels these episodes, crafted week after week for the betterment of the running community. Connect with me at [email protected]. Enjoy this enlightening episode of The Sunday Shakeout!