base training for lower hr and going longer
i took a look back over the last two years at my training and i haven't gotten any faster. i checked out my average hr and it was alwasy between 155-170. i have been informed that this is "no man's land" and you should be going harder or easier. my theory was all or nothing, but i guess this isn't the best approach.
so i have been informed that i need to do some baseline training for the next 3 weeks. hr can not go over 147 bpm. running or cycling, doesn't matter, it can't be higher and go for 45 mins. if i keep this up, i was told that my hr will go down, time will go up and i can last longer.
has anyone else done this? am i actually going to see the above? i went out tonight and ran for 45 mins. i am very embrassed to say i ran about a 14 min/mile. it killed me to look at the garmin and see how fast i was going, but average hr was 143.
my ego is taking a big hit on this one. i want to know if its worth it. i can see how it can be, but its my ego that is killing me. my training schedule is coming from a good source who has had LOTS of coaching so i'm not worried about that. i just want some reassuance that i'm going at this at the right angle.