What's your HR while running?

highervibes
highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I don't run very fast, but even still my HR is regularly 170-175 which is about 10-12 shy of my max. Is this common? What's yours while you're running your regular pace?

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  • Lochlyn_D
    Lochlyn_D Posts: 492 Member
    180 - 195
  • pjp1125
    pjp1125 Posts: 313
    161
  • CJ_Holmes
    CJ_Holmes Posts: 759 Member
    It depends on the run. When I feel pretty speedy but can sustain my pace for 30 min or so, my heart rate is usually around 156-160. Any higher and I can't keep it up. If I'm plodding along, more like 135.

    My sister is like you- we run together and her heart rate is like 185!
  • Jchambers1130
    Jchambers1130 Posts: 173 Member
    Last run I did I was between 175-193
  • missmidge84
    missmidge84 Posts: 100 Member
    If I'm doing speed intervals it gets up to ~185. At my typical 5k pace it's about 165.
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    light jog, 90-110. 130 at a decent clip. About 155 sprinting.
  • newcs
    newcs Posts: 717 Member
    I do intervals. I go up to about 185 (sometimes 190 if I feel ok), then drop down to the 150s and repeat.
  • NavyKnightAh13
    NavyKnightAh13 Posts: 1,394 Member
    165-171
  • morningmud
    morningmud Posts: 477 Member
    Usually in the 180's but it can get into the low 190's.
  • TheRunningGuppy
    TheRunningGuppy Posts: 651 Member
    160-170 range.
  • markymarrkk
    markymarrkk Posts: 495 Member
    light jog, 90-110. 130 at a decent clip. About 155 sprinting.

    WOW !!!! I was hitting 150's at ~5mph ... I would get to 170-190's when going HARD
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    light jog, 90-110. 130 at a decent clip. About 155 sprinting.

    WOW !!!! I was hitting 150's at ~5mph ... I would get to 170-190's when going HARD

    The only time my heart gets over 170 is with weight lifting.
  • highervibes
    highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
    Thanks guys!
  • PollyWolly98
    PollyWolly98 Posts: 112
    On my easy runs I stay in the 140's, possibly getting up to 155 max. I haven't done true intervals in over a month, but I made it up to 165 or possibly a bit higher. I don't recall ever seeing my HR at 170 or above. I find it difficult to maintain for very long when I go over 160.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    anywhere from 155-175 but running for more than 2 minutes straight is still pretty hard for me, especially when i need to string those 2 minutes into enough for a 5k :frown:
  • highervibes
    highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
    anywhere from 155-175 but running for more than 2 minutes straight is still pretty hard for me, especially when i need to string those 2 minutes into enough for a 5k :frown:

    My sister and I are doing a 5K July 1st and so last night we ran like Zombies were chasing us, we were DYING... at one point my HR was 181 (max is 187 at my age) and we calculated out finishing time in the 45 minute range :| I know I should compare to myself a few months ago, but I thought I would be better at this. My heart seems to want to explode when I run LOL
  • LH2011
    LH2011 Posts: 176 Member
    Same as alot of others 160 to 165 average up to 172 uphill but I would never be out of breath legs just a bit ache on the hills but that passes once I level out again. I often wonder should I push myself a bit harder be more out of breath anyone??
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    It varies with my pace.....this morning's run (8 km / 5 mi @ 10.5 min / mile) was an average of 143 for a shorter, faster run it may get up to around 155.

    To the OP, how did you determine what your max HR should be?
  • anzi888
    anzi888 Posts: 102 Member
    I feel better seeing all your replies!! My average HR when running a 5K is around 190-200 at 6.3 mph. I've been told that this is very fast considering I'm quite active (some people panick when they see my HRM). I've seen a cardiologist a few years ago and he didn't seem to be alarmed (ECG and stress test were normal). He said it should go down with time, but that hasn't happened. I see I'm not the only one with a high heart rate!! :)
  • Lone_Wolf70
    Lone_Wolf70 Posts: 2,820 Member
    145-150, but then again im 42, bad knees and i smoke, so ill take that as a win.
  • Liz_Mfp
    Liz_Mfp Posts: 172 Member
    Training HR is 180 minus my age

    http://philmaffetone.com/180formula.cfm

    http://www.markallenonline.com/maoArticles.aspx?AID=2

    http://trailrunnernation.com/2013/01/dr-phil-maffetone-speed-up-by-slowing-down/

    For Racing HR info

    http://feelrace.com/marathonperfect.html
  • sunshinestater
    sunshinestater Posts: 596 Member
    I'm a relative beginning, 5 weeks into C25K, and I range from 135 up into the 140s. I still go at a rather slow pace compared to what I hope to build up to.
  • shelleycolton
    shelleycolton Posts: 400 Member
    My HRM goes up to 140-159, my highest has been 165; looking at everyone elses I think that i could probably push it a bit higher.
  • scottb81
    scottb81 Posts: 2,538 Member
    Average this morning for an 8 mile run at 8:34/mi was 129 bpm. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/323209942

    When I'm racing it will go up into the mid to high 160s, depending on the distance.
  • timeasterday
    timeasterday Posts: 1,368 Member
    I never pay attention to the actual HR number and it will vary with everyone depending on age and other factors, so there's no point in comparing those numbers. I have my HRM setup to show me percentage of max, which is the important number. I try to target 65-75% for long runs and 85% for tempo runs or other speed work & hills. Races are an all-out effort so 90-95% is typical.
  • sc10985
    sc10985 Posts: 347 Member
    Jogging 5mph - 155
  • Ih8thedreadmill
    Ih8thedreadmill Posts: 46 Member
    light jog, 90-110. 130 at a decent clip. About 155 sprinting.

    WOW !!!! I was hitting 150's at ~5mph ... I would get to 170-190's when going HARD

    This is me high140's low150's at 5 to 5.5 mph or so, in my 5k i averaged 6.06 mph and average heart rate was 166
  • highervibes
    highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
    I never pay attention to the actual HR number and it will vary with everyone depending on age and other factors, so there's no point in comparing those numbers. I have my HRM setup to show me percentage of max, which is the important number. I try to target 65-75% for long runs and 85% for tempo runs or other speed work & hills. Races are an all-out effort so 90-95% is typical.

    I would have to walk to hit your long run numbers :( Maybe this is why my chest feels like it's going to explode some days. I hope my fitness levels improve, I've been at this pretty consistently for 90 days.
  • Liz_Mfp
    Liz_Mfp Posts: 172 Member
    I would have to walk to hit your long run numbers :( ....I hope my fitness levels improve,

    It may well be a good idea to improve your fitness.
    It depends on what your goals are short-term, long-term, and in between :-)
  • jennalink807
    jennalink807 Posts: 226 Member
    Don't worry as much about the HR number, make sure you are able to comfortably speak in full sentences without gasping. That will tell you that you are running at a nice, easy, pace. The whole 220-age thing for max HR is not accurate for everyone. I'm 25, so according to that my HR should be 195, but during sprint intervals it's gotten above 200. My long run avg. HR is about 160-165, which is higher than what the normal formulas say it should be. I just make sure I can hold a conversation while I'm running, and I haven't had any problems or injuries. My HR is slowly been coming down as well.

    If you are planning to train according to HR, then make sure you do a test to find out your true maximum and use that number. Find a track, and start off by jogging a lap (400 meters), then running a hard lap, then jogging easy, then running hard again, then jogging, then on your third hard lap really sprint through the last half of it and the highest your HR monitor goes is pretty close to your maximum HR.

    Happy running!

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