I just started tracking my heart rate during runs. So far I've done three training runs at significantly different paces and distances, but my avg and max heart rate is almost identical for each. I ran on roughly the same courses.
Run 1: 7.8 miles at 7:05 average pace. 172 avg HR and 187 max HR.
Run 2: 5 miles at 6:38 pace. 171 avg HR and 183 max HR.
Run 3: 15.6 miles at 7:41 pace. 170 avg HR and 184 max HR.
I'm 29 so per the standard max HR formula my max HR should be 191. I've seen my HR get as high as 205 while using a chest strap though. Either way I definitely don't feel like I'm working at ~85-95% capacity, especially not during my long runs. Does this seem strange? Is it possible my heart only has one speed while my legs have multiple speeds? Do some people just have higher heart rates than others? Is my heart going to explode or something if I keep running at "redline"?
Any insight would be great.
Run 1: 7.8 miles at 7:05 average pace. 172 avg HR and 187 max HR.
Run 2: 5 miles at 6:38 pace. 171 avg HR and 183 max HR.
Run 3: 15.6 miles at 7:41 pace. 170 avg HR and 184 max HR.
I'm 29 so per the standard max HR formula my max HR should be 191. I've seen my HR get as high as 205 while using a chest strap though. Either way I definitely don't feel like I'm working at ~85-95% capacity, especially not during my long runs. Does this seem strange? Is it possible my heart only has one speed while my legs have multiple speeds? Do some people just have higher heart rates than others? Is my heart going to explode or something if I keep running at "redline"?
Any insight would be great.