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Northern Exile
Northern Exile
Aug 2017
2:45pm, 17 Aug 2017
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Northern Exile
Cam, I'm not aware of the link between elite cyclists and prednisolone. Could you enlighten me please?
Shortcut Cam
Shortcut Cam
Aug 2017
5:17pm, 17 Aug 2017
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Shortcut Cam
There's this article from The Guardian theguardian.com . Chris Froome took it for his asthma. It is also used to treat eczema Flare-ups for which I've had it prescribed. I don't judge it to have made a difference with heart rate in training or racing. But its painkilling attributes are top drawer.
LouLou
LouLou
Aug 2017
9:34pm, 17 Aug 2017
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LouLou
I ran my 5 mile PB on prednisolone.

I'm stuck with the Beta blockers to try and prevent an arrhythmia again. My resting heart rate was 40bpm when I started taking them and I reduced my dose when it was 33bpm at rest. I do have a pacemaker function in my ICD though so wouldn't ever go too slow.

They really do affect performance - particularly on hills. I really do feel like I lack a gear. But small price for staying alive
early bird
early bird
Aug 2017
10:59pm, 17 Aug 2017
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early bird
Thanks GlenR but I'm pushed towards that kind of help by my nurse specialist. I'm querying if my seizures are non epileptic and because she thinks if they are I should be on something for anxiety. I do get anxious and panicky at times but nothing bad enough for medication (from my point of view anyway)

Checked my hr today via my Samsung app (I know it's not very accurate) got 41 and 36 whilst sat on the sofa. I don't seem to have much problem raising it though do not too concerned. Guess I need to see gp really even if it's to get referral re seizures.
Brunski
Brunski
Aug 2017
12:45pm, 30 Aug 2017
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Brunski
Quick few questions on beats per mile.

How does your beats per mile differ at different paces? I seem to get the best beats per mile around 7:10-7:30 pace, any faster and I see a reduction.

Hills have an effect too - I see it takes me more beats when climbing a hill (only to be expected).

Do you always race better when you are using less beats per mile at an easier pace in the build up? i.e. can you predict your race times from what you were seeing in the build up or does it all go a bit out the window when it comes to the races?
Bazoaxe
Bazoaxe
Aug 2017
12:58pm, 30 Aug 2017
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Bazoaxe
mine gets lower the faster I go and as a result means best races have lower bpm....it gets higher going up hills....
larkim
larkim
Aug 2017
1:03pm, 30 Aug 2017
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larkim
My beats per mile seem to reduce as I go faster - e.g. my 5k PB came in at 1057 whereas long runs can come in around 1150 and 12 marathon paced miles at the weekend came in at 1091.
GlennR
GlennR
Aug 2017
1:04pm, 30 Aug 2017
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GlennR
Beats per mile should get lower as pace increases, although you might find a point where you start becoming sub-optimal. I certainly do.
Brunski
Brunski
Aug 2017
1:13pm, 30 Aug 2017
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Brunski
Yeah maybe that's it and I'm getting sub-optimal, I'll have another look and see if there is a point I 'lose' my form and have to work harder for smaller improvements. Or maybe I'm just not looking carefully enough at the data...

Generally happy that the bpm seem to be coming down (on the whole)! I'm heading out for a tempo run in a bit on a fairly flat stretch, so will be good to compare that with some of my other recent runs.
larkim
larkim
Aug 2017
1:15pm, 30 Aug 2017
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larkim
I think that's the best way to use the measure - same type & distance run, see a steady improvement (reduction), rather than trying to compare efficiency across multiple run types / distances.

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Everything you need to know about training with a heart rate monitor. Remember the motto "I can maintain a fast pace over the race distance because I am an Endurance God". Mind the trap door....

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A quote:

"The area between the top of the aerobic threshold and anaerobic threshold is somewhat of a no mans land of fitness. It is a mix of aerobic and anaerobic states. For the amount of effort the athlete puts forth, not a whole lot of fitness is produced. It does not train the aerobic or anaerobic energy system to a high degree. This area does have its place in training; it is just not in base season. Unfortunately this area is where I find a lot of athletes spending the majority of their seasons, which retards aerobic development. The athletes heart rate shoots up to this zone with little power or speed being produced when it gets there." Matt Russ, US International Coach

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