I'm currently "base training" with my heart rate monitor. While running, my heart rate increases (to be expected) as I go up a hill (even a slight incline). In order to keep it from going out of the "zone", I have to walk the hills. This seems ridiculous, but I'm told that this is not unusual for someone just starting out with this type of training. (I'm in decent shape, but not great shape...base training is new to me.) Should I walk these hills or should I not worry about it unless it stays above my target "zone" for more than a minute or so? Should I let my HR stay elevated on the hills and just let it recover and come back down once I finish the hill? This heart rate training is new to me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

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