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Hello friends! I feel almost concerned when I read about the "ideal" heart rate an old person as me should be having. I feel comfortable when running "full on", just flooring it, but not very far. Just 5 or 10 km. That makes me feel very good while running and after. I like to do that three or four times a week, and I have done this for about 15 years. So, usually I run for 5 or 10 km with a pace of 4:15 - 4:45 minutes / km, my avg HR is 165 - 170. My times have plateaued a long time ago, but I don't care. I am happy with my pace and distance. At the end of runs I sometimes sprint, and I get up to 190 bpm. I love it!
If I try to be in the "ideal zone", which is around 150 for my age, as I understand, it's like I run very slow. I don't feel like my body is getting any exercise, and I just get tired in my legs because of the longer distance and many more steps I have to take. I double or triple the distance, and feel pain in my ancles, knees and hips. Strangely, running slower gives me problems with my legs, but running fast with a lot harder blows for a shorter distance doesn't (I do have to use a bicycle regularly to "tighten" up my legs, so that I can run with stronger leg muscles to alleviate the blows. This seems like a perfect combo for me. I also like to go all in on the bicycle btw!). But maybe I should regulate my speed now that I am older, and give my heart a break ? Still, it feels like I have more to give. I can happily do some interval training after an intense run. Or burpees until failure for example. But of course, I feel tired after a run. But maybe I shouldn't feel very tired ? I don't quite understand this. I have learned how to endure and push myself a little bit, and now everyone is saying that this is a bad thing ? I can of course combine it, and have more of the easy runs, but yes. The longer distance is a bit challenging. I am taking it seriously though. I certainly don't want to have any problems with my heart.
If I try to be in the "ideal zone", which is around 150 for my age, as I understand, it's like I run very slow. I don't feel like my body is getting any exercise, and I just get tired in my legs because of the longer distance and many more steps I have to take. I double or triple the distance, and feel pain in my ancles, knees and hips. Strangely, running slower gives me problems with my legs, but running fast with a lot harder blows for a shorter distance doesn't (I do have to use a bicycle regularly to "tighten" up my legs, so that I can run with stronger leg muscles to alleviate the blows. This seems like a perfect combo for me. I also like to go all in on the bicycle btw!). But maybe I should regulate my speed now that I am older, and give my heart a break ? Still, it feels like I have more to give. I can happily do some interval training after an intense run. Or burpees until failure for example. But of course, I feel tired after a run. But maybe I shouldn't feel very tired ? I don't quite understand this. I have learned how to endure and push myself a little bit, and now everyone is saying that this is a bad thing ? I can of course combine it, and have more of the easy runs, but yes. The longer distance is a bit challenging. I am taking it seriously though. I certainly don't want to have any problems with my heart.
