Raced IMC end of July, sub 11, 5th IM and have been doing this for a long time. So I am in good shape. My IM went well and was not dramatic. Recovery went well, soarness was limited, plenty of sleep and low life stress. Have been out a couple times each week since the race, taking it easy for sure, 8 min miles run/18 mph on flat roads rides...but my heart rate creeps up and can get up really high.
I have used a HRM for a long time now. I raced my IMC at 135 bpm on average and just got back from a 1 hour ride and I watched my hear rate go into the 160's on a small over pass climb and I was just cruising along. I have tried two different HRM to make sure something is not wrong but they both show the same elevated heart rate.
I recognize IM is stressful on the body but my heart rate seems off. Any insights or comments?
I have used a HRM for a long time now. I raced my IMC at 135 bpm on average and just got back from a 1 hour ride and I watched my hear rate go into the 160's on a small over pass climb and I was just cruising along. I have tried two different HRM to make sure something is not wrong but they both show the same elevated heart rate.
I recognize IM is stressful on the body but my heart rate seems off. Any insights or comments?