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The research on the 180spm ideal is quite limited in applicability. It was based on a very narrow set of subjects and in a track context. From a coaching perspective, the key points from that are around aiming for a consistency of cadence, rather than an ideal figure. So speed becomes dictated by the strength of the push…

Is giving people access to information a good thing? I'm not sure what the debate is, it's up to the individual to make use of that data.

So responding to your last point first, the most effective training depends on your objectives. Given that you assist to want to lose weight that points to a calorie deficit. Your training contributes to that, and to what the results will be at the end of that part of the journey. So there is no way to say what's effective…

Heart Rate Monitoring at OTF is nothing more than a marketing gimmick. From what you say, you've got nothing to worry about. @sijomial has articulated things pretty well.

I'm considering next season at the moment. I've been feeling a bit fatigued at the end of this season. I'm thinking about a multiple event weekend in May; 50mi and options on a night 10k, daylight 10k and HM. The big question is what I do in addition to the 50mi. I'm also intending on a 24hour event, and I've booked a…

I mount a bike from the left, as we drive on the left so that would be where the pavement is. I've noticed that even on the turbo I'll mount from the left. I always clip in on the right first, again as the left foot will be kerb side, so push off with the left. Unclipping is left side first as well, as I'm then leaning…

What sort of user are you talking about, and what's your reason for looking for a heart rate monitor?

When I first got Look pedals, some 20 years ago, my first off was at a red light. Very embarrassing as everything slowed down. The driver behind me at least waited until I'd got out the way :)

It is. Particularly on trails.

In general there is a balance between total weekly distance, distance of the long steady run and the number/ distance of speed work sessions. For a 5K improvement plan I'd veer towards about 35-40 now with no more than a 10mi LSR and all the other sessions being 10K. For a novice runner wanting to improve a 5K performance…

Given where the originator is, they'll make rapid gains just pushing steady pace distances. Without the aerobic base the other types of training don't generate significant improvements.

I've seen people walk short distance ultramarathons.

That's understandable, so relative numbers rather than absolute? Again, I think you take the assets out of the equation and use an arm or wrist sensor. Which Forerunner model do you use? That's highly unlikely. HR isn't a reliable basis for a calorie estimate where you've got variations in HR, out where you've got HR…

A supinator won't absorb landing impact in the motion of the ankle, so the effect tends to propagate up the body. That's what leads to the increased incidence of back pain. What you're describing is all consistent with the using motion control shoes though. The stresses on the lower leg from fighting against the natural…

I need to get the whole season collection together, they're all brilliant

The Chase Marathon on Saturday. Final event of the season and Marathon #16. It was an out and back route, and very narrow throughout. Quite a good temperature, 16-18 degrees for most of the day and whilst there was some rain initially it dried up. Lovely route, although some tough running surface. Long old race, it ran a…

I overpronate quite significantly. I find far more effect from varying the heel/ toe elevation than anything else. Distance also plays a part. My road shoes have some cushioning, my trail shoes don't. Should probably add that for greater than marathon distance I will have a bit more cushioning, or swap shoes during the…

There's a bit difference between the right shoes and anything bought as a result of gait analysis.

What are you hoping to gain from using it for that type of session?

I'd highlight that there is a big difference between using it as designed, but applying a bit of judgement to the values, and advocating not using it at all. Many of us know that HR isn't a particularly good basis for a calorie estimate, although for run/ walk it's not too bad. As you highlight in another post, for…

What makes you say that? Why are you suggesting not using MFP as it's designed?

One foot in front of the other, then repeat. I'd agree that it sounds like you've overdone it. Personally I'm not a bit advocate of gait analysis, it has a place but the importance is overblown. Never bothered myself and I've done seven marathons and ultras this season. I'd support the above about using C25K though.

Ok, thanks. All sounds a little odd if it's been reading ok and suddenly started to read low, and that's replicated with a second device. That might suggest a change in your body composition. I'd echo the comments from @The_Enginerd, try the models that fit on the upper arm. That limits the issues around a bra and the only…

Three weeks out is too long for calorie loading. Give yourself permission to eat at maintenance for a week before the event.

Run at a pace that you can sustain for the entire period, that's how you get the CV and musculoskeletal benefits. Over time your place will improve.

Ok, so two different sensors? What do you mean by not accurate? High, low, intermittent?

When did you last change the battery?

I've seen similar frequently - Cut out carbs and I eat so much more fruit and veg... Does not compute!

Kind of depends how you define cheap. A dumb trainer with just a flywheel and either fan or fluid resistance is perfectly adequate, although you end up having to use a cadence and speed sensor to work out how hard you're working. I had one for about 16 years and over about the last five had been using The Sufferfest videos…

Just keep the timer running. In the grand scheme of things it's not making a huge difference to the training data. Specifically in an event it's still time that I'm not moving, so it's a more accurate representation of the reality.