yes, it makes a lot of sense. I think using a HR monitor is a great idea for you.
So, there is a guy called Maffeltone who wrote about lower HR training. I think some (or much maybe) of his philosophy isn't based on any science, but one thing you might like is setting a ceiling for HR as an alarm on your watch. Pretty low, like 135 or something, then when it beeps start walking until it shuts up. Get out and put some time in on or off road letting your body get used to the stress of exercise.
I would not sweat the pace data at all. Maybe make the goal 30 (or whatever) minutes of actual running with no walking breaks without your HR limit squaking at you. If you want to make walking harder and avoid the beating of running, add some ski poles and hit the trails.
And don't look in the rear view mirror. The road is stretching out ahead of us, out past achievements don't mean much.
Be patient and keep up the good work.
So, there is a guy called Maffeltone who wrote about lower HR training. I think some (or much maybe) of his philosophy isn't based on any science, but one thing you might like is setting a ceiling for HR as an alarm on your watch. Pretty low, like 135 or something, then when it beeps start walking until it shuts up. Get out and put some time in on or off road letting your body get used to the stress of exercise.
I would not sweat the pace data at all. Maybe make the goal 30 (or whatever) minutes of actual running with no walking breaks without your HR limit squaking at you. If you want to make walking harder and avoid the beating of running, add some ski poles and hit the trails.
And don't look in the rear view mirror. The road is stretching out ahead of us, out past achievements don't mean much.
Be patient and keep up the good work.