Cardio: I can run forever.. BUT

[Aimster]

Don't know if this is normal or if something could be wrong with my heart.

Threadmill + sweater

I am running and I feel great. Not really tired but my heart rate starts to increase fast. It hits 170 then 175 then 180 and I back off cause I am terrified (but I am not tired).
I walk for 3-5 minutes until it drops down to 150-160 and then I start to run again which takes about 2-3 minutes then it is back to 170's.

my chest begins to hurt a little too during this.

What do the running experts have to say? I am thinking (hoping) it's a result of me wearing a sweater.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Its becuz ur only doing 30 mins of abs.

 

[Aimster]

If you got nothing to contribute to the thread stop posting. At least make it entertaining.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Nothing to do with wearing a sweater but that you're just pushing yourself. I wear a heart-rate monitor when I go running and I'll range between 160-180 bpm based on hard I'm pushing it.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Do you warm up at all? Do a brisk walk when you first get in for about 5 minutes at a decent fast walking pace. Or start off at a light jog (10-11 min mile), and work your way up from there.

And it's not to say 180 is bad - your MHR is 220 minus your age. So if you were 20, 180 would be 90% of your MHR, which is high to an extent. If you feel like your heart is just pounding, go talk to your doctor and get yourself checked out to make sure you're not pushing yourself too hard too fast. (You might also measure your resting heart rate to see if you're abnormally high to begin with)

 

[onlyCOpunk]

Just slow down your running when your heartrate gets too high and try to keep your heartrate in your target zone. Going from running to walking probably isn't the best option, just a slower running pace.

Afterall everyone's heartrate will rise if they continue at the same speed. What you are trying to do is to get your heartrate to be in your target zone for as long as possible. It's the only way you're going to get better. And eventually you will be able to run longer and longer at the same speed with a constant heartrate.

But yeah cutting all the way to walking is not the best option, but slowing yourself down when your heartrate hits say 170 is a better option. And of course it depends what your goals are whether you want a cardio heartrate or a weightloss heartrate.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Originally posted by: Aimster
If you got nothing to contribute to the thread stop posting. At least make it entertaining.

I giggled.

Like others have said, try not to walk. Try to keep your goal heartrate as long as you can, even if you have to slow the speed down. If this doesn't effect it, talk to your doctor about it.

 

[SandEagle]

i thought that was normal? i sometimes hit 182-186.......and i'm way outta shape

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: rrahman1
i thought that was normal? i sometimes hit 182-186.......and i'm way outta shape

The "way outa shape" part explains your high heart rate. You might want to ease up on the cardio so your heart rate is high 170s. If you continue to work at it, your heart rate should decrease while performance remains the same.

 

[KeithTalent]

I run a lot and never once have I measured my heart rate. Is it really that important, unless you start to feel chest pain as the OP does, or if you are winded or something? Probably a stupid question.

KT

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I run a lot and never once have I measured my heart rate. Is it really that important, unless you start to feel chest pain as the OP does, or if you are winded or something? Probably a stupid question.

KT

I use a Garmin Edge 305 with cadence and heart rate. I use heart rate as a measure of power output, and I try to keep it roughly steady throughout my ride. If I had a power meter, that would be much more accurate, but I don't have $2,500 to shell out for it.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I run a lot and never once have I measured my heart rate. Is it really that important, unless you start to feel chest pain as the OP does, or if you are winded or something? Probably a stupid question.

KT

I use a Garmin Edge 305 with cadence and heart rate. I use heart rate as a measure of power output, and I try to keep it roughly steady throughout my ride. If I had a power meter, that would be much more accurate, but I don't have $2,500 to shell out for it.

That thing looks pretty badass, but I was looking for something in more of a watch-like format. Something that can monitor heartrate and time intervals. I figure it's a good idea to start monitoring.

KT

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I run a lot and never once have I measured my heart rate. Is it really that important, unless you start to feel chest pain as the OP does, or if you are winded or something? Probably a stupid question.

KT

I use a Garmin Edge 305 with cadence and heart rate. I use heart rate as a measure of power output, and I try to keep it roughly steady throughout my ride. If I had a power meter, that would be much more accurate, but I don't have $2,500 to shell out for it.

That thing looks pretty badass, but I was looking for something in more of a watch-like format. Something that can monitor heartrate and time intervals. I figure it's a good idea to start monitoring.

KT

So there are a couple of products you should look at:

Garmin Forerunner
Polar Heart Rate Watches

The Garmin has GPS built in, and will track your path and allow you to upload it to tracking websites. It will measure your speed, altitude, etc. From that information, it calculates the grade of the ground you are running on. Based on your body weight, heart rate, speed, and incline, it calculates the calories you burned! You can set up automatic split timers to time each mile you run. If you run a circuit, you have have it automatically count a lap based on your proximity to a GPS location landmark.

I have minimal experience with Polar, but their heart rate watches are less expensive, less feature packed, and smaller in size.

 

[Kadarin]

I'm 39, and according to the monitor on the elliptical machine, my heartrate typically hits the mid 170s.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I run a lot and never once have I measured my heart rate. Is it really that important, unless you start to feel chest pain as the OP does, or if you are winded or something? Probably a stupid question.

KT

I use a Garmin Edge 305 with cadence and heart rate. I use heart rate as a measure of power output, and I try to keep it roughly steady throughout my ride. If I had a power meter, that would be much more accurate, but I don't have $2,500 to shell out for it.

That thing looks pretty badass, but I was looking for something in more of a watch-like format. Something that can monitor heartrate and time intervals. I figure it's a good idea to start monitoring.

KT

So there are a couple of products you should look at:

Garmin Forerunner
Polar Heart Rate Watches

The Garmin has GPS built in, and will track your path and allow you to upload it to tracking websites. It will measure your speed, altitude, etc. From that information, it calculates the grade of the ground you are running on. Based on your body weight, heart rate, speed, and incline, it calculates the calories you burned! You can set up automatic split timers to time each mile you run. If you run a circuit, you have have it automatically count a lap based on your proximity to a GPS location landmark.

I have minimal experience with Polar, but their heart rate watches are less expensive, less feature packed, and smaller in size.

Whoa, the Forerunner looks pretty sweet! I'll have to see if I can find it.

Thanks a lot!

KT

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Whoa, the Forerunner looks pretty sweet! I'll have to see if I can find it.

Thanks a lot!

KT

No problem. The Garmin Forerunner 305 and 405 are the best bets, in my opinion. They pair up with a heart rate chest band (that is very comfortable).

The 305 is bulkier but allows you to view your GPS map. The 405 is much sleeker, but might display less information.

 

[Capt Caveman]

I have the Garmin Forerunner 305 and love it. As Safeway mentioned, there is a new 405 out. It's more compact and watch like but does not display as much information and is quite a bit more money.

The 305 allows me to monitor my heart rate, pace, distance, etc and upload it to my pc for analysis. It really provides a wealth of feedback.

 

[KeithTalent]

I just found a 305 for $280 CAD, I think I'll order it. Thanks for the help guys!

Sorry about hijacking your thread OP!

KT

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I just found a 305 for $280 CAD, I think I'll order it. Thanks for the help guys!

Sorry about hijacking yuour thread OP!

KT

Enjoy! One thing I recommend is downloading(free) and using the SportTracks software instead of Garmin's Training Center. It's got a lot more functionality and allows you to keep track of the mileage of your sneakers and present your runs on google maps.

http://www.zonefivesoftware.com/SportTracks/

 

[TechBoyJK]

this made me feel better..

i destroy myself for 20 minutes on a cross trainer machine.. i'll be a sweaty mess, worrying other gym goers that im going to break the machine out of my fierceness of a workout.. yet my heart rate never gets above 155..

im 27

my College P.E. instructor once told me my resting heart rate deserved a trophy (but I was 20 at the time)