Comments on: 30 things about heart rate monitors: a tool that reinforces lessons we’ve learned about running

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 02:20:15 +0000

Hello Blogfather. If I had know I were the other Susan, I would changed my name to something exciting like Simone or Francesa . . . hmmm, for once – I was the other woman. I have been sinning – not running much at all.

Thank you for the comment on my blog.

By: Pamalamadingdong

Pamalamadingdong — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 00:47:52 +0000

Interesting lessons!

By: mia

mia — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 22:45:12 +0000

How funny that it’s totally relevant, even 2 years later! I think “technology” changes so fast that we forget some stuff stands the test of time.

By: Deene

Deene — Sun, 13 Nov 2005 16:06:12 +0000

Thanks for posting this. it’s a great refresher.

By: Mike Paus

Mike Paus — Sun, 13 Nov 2005 14:03:27 +0000

Blogfather,

You have completely enlightened me. I always thought heart rate monitors were a waste of time, but now that I know the consequences of wasted energy on a four hour marathon, I think I’m going to get one. Maybe if I can get my form issues worked out I’ll be more efficient and break through the four hour barrier finally. Thanks again for the informative post!

By: Sophist

Sophist — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 23:27:43 +0000

Very interesting info… I never would have known that squinting/tight fists/tight shoulders could add up to 10 bpm! I just bought one a few months ago, and started using it recently (although I am on a bit of a hiatus from seriously running as I try to finish my dissertation). I have been using it to try to stay in the aerobic zone, and I noticed that day to day, there is a heck of a lot of variation in how fast I can run and still stay within in that zone. That lack of sleep, hydration, etc., probably explains it. Very interesting!

By: Dawn (aka Pink Lady)

Dawn (aka Pink Lady) — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 16:03:18 +0000

Most Excellent info!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 05:44:51 +0000

Hey there, I was just surfing running blogs tonight and I stumbled upon yours. I grew up in Edmonton, so I just had to say hi! Hope all is well there!