73 days of #marathontraining to go ... Today, as I was lacing up my shoes to go on an easy run, I was talking up the benefits of #heartratezonetraining to a friend—suggesting to try it to get back into running. At least twice a week, I do an easy heart rate zone 2 run, meaning I keep my heart rate at 60-70% my max hr. It’s a slow (sometimes having to walk) pace. But it helps build endurance, is easy to recover from, helps strengthen the heart, and is the zone in which your body burns more fat vs carbs. The series of picts shows my progress during the last six months. All runs are 3 miles, but the time, while keeping my rate in zone 2, to complete those miles has gone from 41:55 (a 14:00 pace) down to 30:43 (a 10:15 pace). I’m putting in the same amount of effort (might rate is the same rate) but I am able to run faster. Coming back from surgery, these easy runs really helped me regain my fitness without stressing my body or me risking those dreaded shin splints. #cardiacarrestsurvivor #cardiacarresttomarathon #cancersurvivor #cancertomarathon https://www.instagram.com/p/B1fDAeEnMF0/?igshid=b7hgy2iwso34
