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Starting this new decade of running with a new training plan to develop endurance. Not because I want to run Marathons or stuff, but just to feel happier running about...

Reading Dr Philip Maffetone's book about it, where he advocates most training to be at or below a heart rate of 180 - age +/- some stuff for being fit or otherwise. Mine comes out about 120. And that is bloody hard to hit, even with a few slow walks added!

My habitual pace results in HR of about 145, peaking at 175 in a sprint. This is fine, but it will not develop endurance (says Dr Phil). For endurance you need to burn fat as fuel, not sugar, so this needs to be trained in. Hence the plan.

So I am giving it a go. Verdict on today: good effort, must try slower.

It seemed quite odd running round with those I usually pass twice, but sacrifices have to be made!

Hope you all have decades of happy running....

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

Don't worry about that run being your slowest parkrun ever, it's not a race, just go out and enjoy the run, I wish you a very happy New Year and decade.

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RunnfGraduate10

Sounds like an interesting book. But running slow is hard, isn't it?! Good luck with it & happy new decade ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Dexy5Graduate10

Hello theoldfellow, happy new year to you and yours.

I remember Hidden did some marathon training at slow pace and found it very tough. It will be interesting to how you get on with it. I thought that it was good to run at different speeds, so including a fast parkrun, but I take it you are going slow on every one.

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theoldfellow in reply to Dexy5

The programme suggests you try to stick to aerobic exercise for a few months. It is supposed to change the metabolism. So I'll give it a go. I'm not trying to prepare for a race, just stay enjoying my running for a decade or so more.

Much love and a happy new year to you and UTS, and all of your'n.

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KatnapGraduate10

Good luck! It is much harder than you might imagine. The trick I use is nose breathing as it restricts the rate you can get air into your lungs. I end up running barely above walking pace!

Have fun and happy New Year

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฑ Katnap ๐Ÿฑ๐ŸŽ‰

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theoldfellow in reply to Katnap

I knew it was going to be test. I didn't really get anywhere close. But I know now how slow I have to go. The nose breathing is a great idea. I think I can walk faster actually.

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KatnapGraduate10 in reply to theoldfellow

Agreed! As a newbie runner I find 120bpm is achieved by quick walks.

Mix it up and do some fartleks on some days so you don't just do endurance work as this will help maintain your VO2 max.

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theoldfellow in reply to Katnap

I'm thinking 2 or 3 aerobic walk-jogs a week, and then run-like-hell at Parkrun on Saturday. Maybe I lulled them into a false sense of security today!

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KatnapGraduate10 in reply to theoldfellow

๐Ÿ˜ƒ you hustler ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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