**This post is one of several in an excerpt series from the book, Be a Better Runner by Sally Edwards & Carl Foster** The Black Hole for Runners It turns out that very fast runs are good for youâand that moderately fast runs (those just above threshold, in the Black Hole) are not. Thatâs because Black Hole…
**This post is one of several in an excerpt series from the book, Be a Better Runner by Sally Edwards & Carl Foster** How much are you really running? The threshold running system is really powerful because it adds something that no other running program incorporates: how much and how hard you are running. At its most…
In 2017, the proliferation of wearable technology is going to hit new highs, but the big question is will everyday users get the most out of their tech? In the end, myself and my team at Heart Zones, Inc, believe that the answer to that question lies in the ability of brands and fellow industry leaders…
**This post is the first of several in an excerpt series from the book, Be a Better Runner by Sally Edwards & Carl Foster** Introduction Iâve written twenty-two books, all on heart rate, running, and triathlons, but have been pestering Carl to coauthor a broad-based running and fitness book with me for at least ten years.…
I am Confident, Healthy and Willing to Learn I am confident, healthy and willing to learn in every area of my life. I can handle this moment. I donât know how to lose fifty pounds, but I can learn. I do not know everything about starting my dream business and I have the courage to…
Preparing for Your First Open Water Triathlon Swim You’ve signed up for your first triathlon with an open water swim. Congratulations! When I ask friends why they donât do triathlons, the most common answer is: âThe swim.â Even for many triathletes, the swim is the part of the race that causes anxiety. Gone is the…
Write your own book. What? You twist up your face and wonder if Iâve lost my mind. Stay with me here. Write your own book. Iâm not kidding. Right now, start, this moment with a clean slate and nothing but blank pages to fill with expert advice to yourself. You are The Only Expert. You…
5 Tips for Training Successfully for Your First Triathlon “It’s all about the journey, not the outcome.â – Carl Lewis, 10x Olympic Medalist Congratulations for taking on the challenge of a triathlon â an event like no other physical challenge in sport â a swim, bike and run odyssey! I still vividly remember my first…
Max Heart Rate, Testing, Zoning for Conditioning Heart rate training is a very useful tool for make big gains in cardiovascular conditioning, provided itâs based on good effective estimations of what is appropriate intensity levels per the athlete/student. Max Heart Rate (MHR) can be measured accurately in the lab but is time consuming and fairly…
About 35 years ago, I started using heart rate data as a guide and the heart rate monitor as my companion for all my workouts. I used it to train and qualify for the 1984 USA Olympic Marathon Womenâs Trials. Along with 200 of the fastest marathoners in America, I ran the qualifying time of…