Summary

Janalee Whalen shares her journey with running, from starting as a bucket list item to achieving her goal of running a 10K in under an hour.

She initially struggled with high heart rates and difficulty following heart rate zones, but after working with a coach and recalibrating her heart rate zones, she saw significant improvements in her speed and enjoyment of running.

Janalee's story highlights the importance of personalized heart rate training and the impact it can have on a runner's progress and overall experience.

Takeaways

• Personalized heart rate training can lead to significant improvements in speed and enjoyment of running.


• Calibrating heart rate zones is crucial for accurate training and progress.


• Focusing on specific goals, such as running a 10K in under an hour, can provide motivation and drive for training.


• As runners progress and improve, they may need to adjust their training strategies to continue making gains.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Background


• 03:10 Struggles with Heart Rate and Training


• 09:59 Frustrations and Seeking Help


• 13:35 Calibrating Heart Rate Zones and Seeing Progress


• 19:52 Deciding on the Next Challenge


• 23:38 The Impact of Personalized Heart Rate Training

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