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Hi!
I am a beginner runner aiming to complete my first 5k using TP as a guide.Did my test for the Threshold HR and Pace together in a same 30min trial.
According to my trial, my Thresold HR is 177bpm, and Threshold pace is 8:49min/km.
The zone calculation is as follow:
HR
Z1: 127 to 143
Z2: 143 to 159Pace
Z1: 11:36 to 14:42
Z2: 10:08 to 11:36I’m following the 5k level 0 training plan which tells me to do a mixture of zone 1 and zone 2.
my question is, if i follow the zone in pace, i have to walk baby steps to achieve. However, i can most definitely run if i follow the HR zone. Which one should i follow, HR Zone or Pace? LOLLLLL
Please help a running noob here.
Thanks!
Rad, this is not a noob question, it’s probably one of the top 5 questions we get on the Forums.
First, you did the test exactly right and I confirm your zones.
Second, while the division between low and moderate (Zone 2 and X) in the 80/20 system is empirical, the division between Zone 1 and 2 is, and even the fact that we split “easy” intensity between Zone 1 and 2 is not. It’s a best-guess by Matt and I. In other words, easy is easy. We created Zone 1 to force athletes to slow down for for recovery intervals.
The point here is that if the workout calls for Zone 1, you can stay in Zone 2 and are still 100% in the 80/20 system.
For you, that means unlimited time at a 10:08 pace. That’s certainly not fast, but should not be baby steps for anyone. 10:08 is real running. Therefore, just stay at 10:08 for Zone 1 or Zone 2.
If 10:08 is still baby steps, I’m surprised, but if it is, then use HR for now. In 3 months your Pace threshold will be 8:15 and your Zone 2 will be 9:29 and this won’t be an issue. But, for now, using HR is great.
David
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