thanks beetle for all the info - Soooo much to learn and to figure out.

Knowing my body and how it reacts will be worth it in the long run.

I may have to have someone help me with the max HR check - I am a weenie and when something starts to hurt or is uncomfortable I wimp out. I need the person over me saying "COME ON YOU CAN DO IT - KEEP GOING! ALMOST THERE!"

I plan on running again tonight so will see how it checks out

thanks again for the great response!