Quote Originally Posted by bellissima View Post
Linda,

It appears that your zones are off on the Garmin and is as you are always riding zone 1. As OakLeaf sudjested measure your pulse at the top of that hill and compare the 2 if they agree set your zones and MHR to that number.
Yes, it does appear that I never seem to get out of Zone 1, but for a few exceptions.

I am a little confused regarding your suggestions. So are you saying that I should lower my MHR to what it is after I climb a steep hill...instead of setting it at 176 (220 - 44)? If I got that right, then my MHR would end up being like 135...which seems awfully low. Can you explain a bit more?

Linda