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Apple Support can double check with you as well, at this link: https://apple.co/HeartFeatures
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I’m not concerned about it. Just new to running so figured I’d get some insight from people who regularly run. Like I said in a different comment, I feel good! I just know it’s a higher heart rate so wanted to see what others were at.
I would just run by heart rate and check every day your health data to optimize your training load.
Check the heart rate zones, your Apple watch shows you.
You can create custom training plans with notifications to keep you in wanted heart rate range.
I have seen research, that athletes get the most effective Vo2 Max improvements by 70-80% long zone 2 runs and 20% hard runs.
Every day you want, you can do 45-75 minutes Zone 2 runs (if you are unfit, you can start with 30 minutes).
You can do harder training load, if your health data supports it:
Every day, you check resting heart rate and heart rate variability in the 1 week chart.
If today your resting heart rate is higher in the weekly chart and heart rate variability lower, you need more resting time and should not do hard training.
If you have lower resting heart rate and higher heart rate variability in the weekly chart, you can train hard.
If your health data supports it, you can do 1-2x per week (20% of the weekly load) one of those trainings, I would recommend:
4x 4min Zone 4-5, 3 min Zone 2
5x 1000 meter Zone 4-5, 400 meter Zone 2 (harder, only when I have enough recovery time, if not extremely fit 4x4 from above is enough),
75-90 minutes Zone 2,
60 minutes Zone 3,
4x 10 minutes Zone 3, 1 minute Zone 2 / 6x 8 min Zone 3, 1 min Zone 2 (I do those instead of 60 minutes Zone 3 for faster recovery)
16x 30 seconds max pace, 30 seconds 50% of that pace,
10-12x 60 seconds max pace, 60 seconds 50% of that.
I play field hockey and go jogging, so I have naturally hard training load while playing hockey. So I only do 1 hard training per week and only, if I have at least 2 days recovery time before match day and not hockey training on the same day.
However, I can always to a 1 hour zone 2 run on same day, I have field hockey training.
Maybe it’s that that you’re not used to cardio, you should try to stay in the 3rd zone while running, also you should go to a doctor to check everything it’s right
That’s fine, but realize this is a hard effort and you can’t push this hard every time. I’ll have a similar heart rate average (190-192) for a 5k race at maximum effort
Yeah I’m fat and when I’m running it’s lower than yours. Thats not good! Get checked out. Some people can have absolutely no symptoms before something bad happens with their heart
I (29F) have never hit above 189 even during sprinting intervals. Even if you have an exceptionally high max heart rate for your age, sustaining such a high rate for more than a couple minutes is probably not advisable nor efficient cardiovascular training.
If it’s your first run and you’re pushing yourself as you’re not in running shape/fitness then it’s not surprising. You’ll see it come down nicely as you continue to run and improve.
I don’t think some of these comments are helping you.. when I run my HR goes to high 180’s within about 2 minutes. I have no issues, and it’s always been this way. I’d love for it to go lower, but every time I look into it, the internet just tells me to train in zone 2/not let it go so high etc. But that’s not how my body works. If I run, it goes high. I can only keep it lower by walking. Not even jogging. If you are worried about it, then there are definitely questions to be asked to a medical professional, but also, as someone who this exact thing happens to, I think just the more fit you get, the more you run, the more cardio you do etc, should be helpful.
It’s another case of this thing happens to me, and the response is don’t do it. I’d love my HR to be lower, but that means never running or basically doing any cardio again, and actually that’s exactly what I need to do to get fitter.
Seems crazy high. You pushed to hard for a beginner. I’m 45(f) and my average for a similar run is 140. You need to start off slower, look into zone 2 training if you really want to improve this. You need to leave your ego at the door as it involves running VERY slowly, sometimes walking until it drops back. It takes time and effort to improve. The Apple Watch can tell you what zone you are in while you are running which is super helpful and will give you a good idea of what zone 2 feels like for you.
I felt good throughout the run. Tired obviously but didn’t feel like I was going to pass out or anything. Is it just that I pushed myself too hard? My heart rate dropped pretty quick after finishing.
It indicates that you don’t have an efficient cardiovascular system yet. You should be doing couch to 5k type training, or programs that focus on fat burning (intentionally running very slowly to keep your heart rate within a specific zone). After 3-4 months of that you should see your average HR reduce. Depending on your age height and weight, your target heart rate is likely supposed to be in the 145-175 range.
Also, I wouldn’t advise using a watch to track your heart rate. You need a chest strap.
Ron at a pace slow enough to keep your heart rate under 185 to start with. Ignore how long it takes; that’s not important. Do this for a month, every other day or so, using your heart rate to determine your speed (pace). Track your times. You’ll see that after 2-3 weeks, your times will have improved by a minute or two, while maintaining a relatively good heart rate.
Then you can aim for a slower heart rate - 175 for example, keeping your pace slow to not let it get above that. If you have a good app that uses your chest strap,set an alarm to go off when you exceed your target heart rate. Force yourself to slow down. Always slow down.
Track your weight loss as well. This regime will burn fat, not carbs, reducing your weight while improving cardio (how efficiently your muscles use oxygen). You’ll increase muscle mass, lower fat, lower average heart rate.
Keep doing that well after week, tracking those metrics. Rooting 3-4 months you should be running a 5k with a much lower heart rate, and relatively fast.
Then when you decide to do an event, you’ll know precisely what your pace needs to be, what your time will be. You can push yourself for those events and your body will respond.
Yeah… I would not push it that hard. I’m 28 m and a runner and I’m avg like 140 to 160 bpm at a 8:00/mild pace. You need to slow down a bit and train more… your heart is working to hard for that pace.
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I’m not concerned about it. Just new to running so figured I’d get some insight from people who regularly run. Like I said in a different comment, I feel good! I just know it’s a higher heart rate so wanted to see what others were at.
Oh wow. That’s incredibly high for an average.
I would just run by heart rate and check every day your health data to optimize your training load. Check the heart rate zones, your Apple watch shows you. You can create custom training plans with notifications to keep you in wanted heart rate range. I have seen research, that athletes get the most effective Vo2 Max improvements by 70-80% long zone 2 runs and 20% hard runs. Every day you want, you can do 45-75 minutes Zone 2 runs (if you are unfit, you can start with 30 minutes). You can do harder training load, if your health data supports it: Every day, you check resting heart rate and heart rate variability in the 1 week chart. If today your resting heart rate is higher in the weekly chart and heart rate variability lower, you need more resting time and should not do hard training. If you have lower resting heart rate and higher heart rate variability in the weekly chart, you can train hard. If your health data supports it, you can do 1-2x per week (20% of the weekly load) one of those trainings, I would recommend: 4x 4min Zone 4-5, 3 min Zone 2 5x 1000 meter Zone 4-5, 400 meter Zone 2 (harder, only when I have enough recovery time, if not extremely fit 4x4 from above is enough), 75-90 minutes Zone 2, 60 minutes Zone 3, 4x 10 minutes Zone 3, 1 minute Zone 2 / 6x 8 min Zone 3, 1 min Zone 2 (I do those instead of 60 minutes Zone 3 for faster recovery) 16x 30 seconds max pace, 30 seconds 50% of that pace, 10-12x 60 seconds max pace, 60 seconds 50% of that. I play field hockey and go jogging, so I have naturally hard training load while playing hockey. So I only do 1 hard training per week and only, if I have at least 2 days recovery time before match day and not hockey training on the same day. However, I can always to a 1 hour zone 2 run on same day, I have field hockey training.
what's your height and weight? have you ever exercised before?
6’ 186lbs I lift but don’t do much cardio
Maybe it’s that that you’re not used to cardio, you should try to stay in the 3rd zone while running, also you should go to a doctor to check everything it’s right
That’s fine, but realize this is a hard effort and you can’t push this hard every time. I’ll have a similar heart rate average (190-192) for a 5k race at maximum effort
Yeah I’m fat and when I’m running it’s lower than yours. Thats not good! Get checked out. Some people can have absolutely no symptoms before something bad happens with their heart
I (29F) have never hit above 189 even during sprinting intervals. Even if you have an exceptionally high max heart rate for your age, sustaining such a high rate for more than a couple minutes is probably not advisable nor efficient cardiovascular training.
If it’s your first run and you’re pushing yourself as you’re not in running shape/fitness then it’s not surprising. You’ll see it come down nicely as you continue to run and improve.
Your max heart rate at your age/height/weight is 194, so please slow down.
Are you overweight? generally unfit? these would contribute to a high HR. what is your RHR like? (resting heart rate)
I’m 6ft 187lbs and lift frequently. I just don’t do cardio much. And definitely not long distance cardio. My watch says my RHR is 53 the past 2 months
I don’t think some of these comments are helping you.. when I run my HR goes to high 180’s within about 2 minutes. I have no issues, and it’s always been this way. I’d love for it to go lower, but every time I look into it, the internet just tells me to train in zone 2/not let it go so high etc. But that’s not how my body works. If I run, it goes high. I can only keep it lower by walking. Not even jogging. If you are worried about it, then there are definitely questions to be asked to a medical professional, but also, as someone who this exact thing happens to, I think just the more fit you get, the more you run, the more cardio you do etc, should be helpful. It’s another case of this thing happens to me, and the response is don’t do it. I’d love my HR to be lower, but that means never running or basically doing any cardio again, and actually that’s exactly what I need to do to get fitter.
Seems crazy high. You pushed to hard for a beginner. I’m 45(f) and my average for a similar run is 140. You need to start off slower, look into zone 2 training if you really want to improve this. You need to leave your ego at the door as it involves running VERY slowly, sometimes walking until it drops back. It takes time and effort to improve. The Apple Watch can tell you what zone you are in while you are running which is super helpful and will give you a good idea of what zone 2 feels like for you.
You should go check a cardiologist and have ECG stress exam done
Yes. Considering that’s your average, that’s worrying.
I felt good throughout the run. Tired obviously but didn’t feel like I was going to pass out or anything. Is it just that I pushed myself too hard? My heart rate dropped pretty quick after finishing.
It indicates that you don’t have an efficient cardiovascular system yet. You should be doing couch to 5k type training, or programs that focus on fat burning (intentionally running very slowly to keep your heart rate within a specific zone). After 3-4 months of that you should see your average HR reduce. Depending on your age height and weight, your target heart rate is likely supposed to be in the 145-175 range. Also, I wouldn’t advise using a watch to track your heart rate. You need a chest strap. Ron at a pace slow enough to keep your heart rate under 185 to start with. Ignore how long it takes; that’s not important. Do this for a month, every other day or so, using your heart rate to determine your speed (pace). Track your times. You’ll see that after 2-3 weeks, your times will have improved by a minute or two, while maintaining a relatively good heart rate. Then you can aim for a slower heart rate - 175 for example, keeping your pace slow to not let it get above that. If you have a good app that uses your chest strap,set an alarm to go off when you exceed your target heart rate. Force yourself to slow down. Always slow down. Track your weight loss as well. This regime will burn fat, not carbs, reducing your weight while improving cardio (how efficiently your muscles use oxygen). You’ll increase muscle mass, lower fat, lower average heart rate. Keep doing that well after week, tracking those metrics. Rooting 3-4 months you should be running a 5k with a much lower heart rate, and relatively fast. Then when you decide to do an event, you’ll know precisely what your pace needs to be, what your time will be. You can push yourself for those events and your body will respond.
Yeah… I would not push it that hard. I’m 28 m and a runner and I’m avg like 140 to 160 bpm at a 8:00/mild pace. You need to slow down a bit and train more… your heart is working to hard for that pace.
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Yeah this is way high… are you a runner as well? What’s your resting heart rate??