Why Is My Heart Rate So High on Easy Runs? | Janalee's Story

Summary Janalee Whalen shares her journey with running, from starting as a bucket list item to achieving her goal of running a 10K in under an hour. She initially struggled with high heart rates and difficulty following heart rate zones, but after working with a coach and recalibrating her heart rate zones, she saw significant improvements in her speed and enjoyment of running. Janalee's story highlights the importance of personalized heart rate training and the impact it can have on a runner's progress and overall experience. Takeaways Personalized heart rate training can lead to significant improvements in speed and enjoyment of running. Calibrating heart rate zones is crucial for accurate training and progress. Focusing on specific goals, such as running a 10K in under an hour, can provide motivation and drive for training. As runners progress and improve, they may need to adjust their training strategies to continue making gains. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:10 Struggles with Heart Rate and Training 09:59 Frustrations and Seeking Help 13:35 Calibrating Heart Rate Zones and Seeing Progress 19:52 Deciding on the Next Challenge 23:38 The Impact of Personalized Heart Rate Training Connect with Us: If you’re an injured runner we can help you get back to running pain-free. Book a free call with us: https://matthewboydphysio.com/booking/ Running Fundamentals Course: https://matthewboydphysio.com/running-fundamentals-course/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewboydphysio/