**This post is one ofĀ several inĀ 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, myselfĀ 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 inĀ an excerpt series from the book, Be a Better Runner by Sally Edwards & Carl Foster** Introduction Iāve 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 donāt 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 donāt do triathlons, the most common answer is: āThe swim.ā 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 Iāve lost my mind. Stay with me here. Write your own book. Iām 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.ā – Carl Lewis, 10x Olympic Medalist Congratulations for taking on the challenge of a triathlon ā an event like no other physical challenge in sport ā 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 itās based on good effective estimations of what is appropriate intensity levels per the athlete/student.Ā 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 Womenās Trials. Along with 200 of the fastest marathoners in America, I ran the qualifying time of…
Losing Weight after 40 is Easier than Running a Marathon Today I received a message from a training partner, who said to me: “I think thereās something wrong with my body. It used to be easier to lose weight and thatās seeming to change. Iāve been working my ass off, working out for a month,…