I've been experimenting with heart rate training to improve my performance, but I'm not sure if I'm doing it right. What heart rate zones do you intermediate runners use for different types of runs? Do you use the standard 5-zone system or something more customized? Share your experiences and tips!
I'm still a beginner, but I've been playing around with heart rate zones too. I use a simple 3-zone system: easy, moderate, and hard. It's not perfect, but it's helped me stay in check and not overdo it. Would love to hear more about customized zones and how you all implement them!
I use a 5-zone system, but I've tweaked it to fit my needs. Zone 2 is my easy pace, zone 3 is my tempo, and zone 4 is my lactate threshold. Zone 5 is basically all-out sprinting. I've found that it helps me stay focused and push myself during harder runs. Not sure if it's perfect, but it works for me.
I've been using a 4-zone system, with zone 1 for warm-ups and cool-downs, zone 2 for easy runs, zone 3 for tempo and endurance, and zone 4 for intensity. It's helped me stay focused and avoid pushing too hard. I'm interested in hearing more about customized zones, though - has anyone used a system based on their lactate threshold or max HR?
I've been using a 3-zone system, with zone 1 for recovery runs, zone 2 for endurance, and zone 3 for intensity. It's helped me pace myself better and avoid burnout. I'd love to hear more about customized zones, though - anyone have experience with that?
I'm still figuring it out too, but I've been using the 5-zone system with some success. Zones 2-3 for easy runs, 4 for tempo, and 5 for intervals.
I'm a fan of the 5-zone system too. For me, zone 2 is for recovery runs, zone 3 for endurance, and zones 4-5 for harder efforts. It's not one-size-fits-all, but it's a good starting point. Experiment and adjust based on how your body responds.