Big Improvement in Heart Rate!

Week of 12/10-12/16
20.23 miles/3:26:37/10:12avg
153BPM Heart Rate

This week I could definitely notice an improvement. I was somewhat surprised not to see an improvement in pace, but I was really excited to see my heart rate lower. I really noticed it during my speedwork. I ran faster than last week (9:19 @ 174bpm) and dropped my heart rate significantly running an 8:38 at 165bpm for a 30 minute tempo run. How cool is that?

Tonight's run was my long run of 6 miles. I was pleased that my heart rate continued to stay low (149bpm) although I really sacrificed pace to do it (10:54). It didn't feel like I was running that slow but I did not see my pace until the end of the run. I guess I will just focus on the improvement.

So all in all I'm feeling good about my training. I'm feeling like I'm finally starting to get back into running shape. Let hope for continued increases in performance. Now I guess I have to pick a winter half to run somewhere!