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  • What strokes do you swim? Do you swim drills and vary your sessions with different intensities? I found taking some lessons and training with my local triathlon club really helped take swimming from a leisurely relaxing activity (also a good thing!) to a proper full-on workout. I'm still not fast but I know I'm now making…
    in Is swimming good for fat loss? Comment by gillianav February 2018
  • Thanks, that makes sense looking back over my stats.
    in Legs say yes, heart says no! Comment by gillianav February 2018
  • Hi! I have a similar issue. I've been running (jogging) for 10 years or so. I'm 48 and at 5'6" I weigh 117lbs. My resting HR is 54, but in longer runs (5 - 10 miles) even when I plod along at 12 - 13 min miling my HR goes into my overreaching zone (147 plus). I can't go much faster anyway! It's really annoying as my…
    in Legs say yes, heart says no! Comment by gillianav February 2018
  • I had the same problem for years. In the end, I slowed right down to jogging at not much more than walking pace, and now I'm fine. It is about learnig to pace yourself. I've been overtaken on the street by people walking fast, but I don't care, at least I'm running! Good luck!
    in Why can't I run?? Comment by gillianav February 2013
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