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Avg HRM reading in the 160s during jog... wtf?

Duckz1
Duckz1 Posts: 145 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I just started using a heart rate monitor. I went for a 40 min jog today and it recorded my average HR as 169, with a high in the 180s. After sitting on the couch for about fifteen minutes it's showing 75 - 90 depending on when I look at it. I took my heart rate manually and it seems to be showing the correct HR, at least for now. I didn't manually take my HR while I was jogging.

Based on what I've read an average heart rate of 169 seems really high. Assuming my HRM is working properly, should I be concerned? I'm 29, 6' tall, 150 lbs. I jog at 11 min/mi pace (slow) and while running isn't my strong suit it doesn't feel like I'm gasping for breath at that pace.

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  • pitbullmama
    pitbullmama Posts: 454 Member
    Max heartbeats for your age during excercise would be 191 so 169 is not bad at all (220-29=191)
  • toadiejones
    toadiejones Posts: 605 Member
    I'm looking forward to responses because I have the same thing (same range) every time I run. I'm 36, 5'4 and 135lbs. And same as you, I feel like I am running at a comfortable pace. But I'm tired of my hrm telling me each week I need to train less in Zone3. :grumble:
  • MelissaGraham7
    MelissaGraham7 Posts: 406 Member
    My HR hits 160 when I'm giving it a good pace while running/jogging. A slower pace nets me about 140 but it is always 160 if I'm giving extra effort and I have hit 200 before but wasn't feeling any symptoms. HR is just a number so nothing to panic over though, unless you have any kind of symptoms. I'd say 169 shows you are giving it a good effort so that is a good thing! Of course, if you ever experience nausea, dizziness, sweatiness, or chest pain, you should back off and let the heart rate settle a little. Be smart. Happy running!
  • 2getgeorge
    2getgeorge Posts: 81 Member
    maybe its because your VO2 max is low.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VO2_max

    this might help
  • SarahMorganP
    SarahMorganP Posts: 921 Member
    Well mine is in the 180's when I run (slow, 4.5mph) so yours doesn't seem high to me. LOL
  • Picola1984
    Picola1984 Posts: 1,133
    Seems average to me too
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    I start to feel really uncomfortable if I get anywhere above 160, but if you feel good then I would not worry about it...rather, I'd ping the HRM makers and suggest they let you adjust the zones!
  • divasoofly
    divasoofly Posts: 50 Member
    Thanks for the question. I was just going to ask about this. I was slowing my running down just to stay in Zone 3 and I felt like I was just walking.
  • JMarigold
    JMarigold Posts: 233 Member
    I average 175 when running.
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