Heart Rate During Taper PeriodBy craig.bramley@fonterra.com / April 7, 2021 This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 1 year, 11 months ago by Matt Fitzgerald. Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total) Author Posts April 7, 2021 at 7:26 pm #11356 craig.bramley@fonterra.comParticipant HI Is it normal that the heart rate increases during the last week of the taper vs pace (about 10-15%). I’m experience this and concerned that I have over trained. I m following the marathon level 3 training program. What would you recommend? Regards Craig April 7, 2021 at 7:35 pm #11358 Matt FitzgeraldKeymaster Hi Craig, How are you feeling? If you didn’t own a heart rate monitor, would you still be concerned? Coach Matt April 7, 2021 at 7:59 pm #11359 craig.bramley@fonterra.comParticipant A really good point, feeling strong and the training sessions feel easy April 8, 2021 at 6:44 am #11361 Matt FitzgeraldKeymaster Sounds to me you’re ready to race! Author Posts Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In Share this:TwitterFacebookMoreLinkedInRedditPinterest