Category: Ironman
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A Higher Max HR Won’t Make You a Faster Runner (Lionel Sanders Example)
Does maximum heart rate influence performance? Short answer, no. Cardiac output matters. Your maximum heart rate has a higher chance of DECREASING as you get fitter. I’ll explain why. Absolute numbers mean nothing, and relative numbers mean everything. First, a recap of some important terms and science: Heart rate (bpm). The number of heartbeats per…
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Ironman Training Advice
Starting Point First and foremost, a good starting point is to figure out a realistic time goal for each leg of the race. These goals should be based on a couple of points: Previous Races Look at your past triathlon results and find someone who has finished near you in each leg and who you…