RR and PM

Pretty sure i understand it, if i am wrong please let me know..

Anyway first run/jog in a while (starting 1/2 marathon training)
link to today's run with data http://connect.garmin.com/activity/530785951

Looking at data max is set at 150 HR My rate hits that each time i start running w/in 1-2 min of staring to run, pace does not matter. Also notice when i walk rate drops same curve to about 125 than the curve changes at about the same rate for each walk break. i think this mean PM lets my heart go without the RR at 125. Probably due to less motion of body. I think the reason I go to max so quickly is sensitivity may need adjusting??

Question
1) This was only first run with RR, will body and PM figure out I should not be a max?
2) will going to max and staying hurt /damage my heart or health?
3) at 59 (60) in 4 weeks in pretty good health, ran over a dozen marathons over last 25 years and countless short races. Should max be set higher than 150


I have an appointment with cardiologist 7 weeks, PM Rep 12 weeks or so. do I let it go till than? Call tomorrow ask for adjustment? just go have a beer and stop worrying?

Just kidding about the beer, sorta I am going to have one it is nice sunny day in CT, has nothing to do with PM : ),

Thanks Wally

PS sorry for all the questions

2 Comments

Rate response

by golden_snitch - 2014-06-30 03:06:58

Hi Wally!

1) Your Medtronic pacer has a so called "rate profile optimization" which, if switched on, automatically adjusts the ADL and exertion rate response once every day. So, I'd probably continue running regularly, and see what happens. My cardio says Medtronic's automatic rate response optimization is great, he rarely needs to make adjustments.

2) No, it won't. We are talking about 150bpm when running, and that could very well happen to anyone who hasn't exercised for a while, or is a beginner at running. Perfectly normal, and even physiological. Your heart can cope with a lot. I was in permanent tachycardia 24/7 for more than a year, and no damage was done. Doctors said permanent tachycardia might cause damage after several years. But again, we are talking about 150bpm when running here, and that is really no issue at all.

3) That's up to you. If you get back to your usual pace, and you feel like 150bpm is not enough, then have the max. rate set higher. Also, you might want to have some leeway in case you run uphill or do faster runs.

Like I said, I'd give it some time. It was only your first run. Continue to run regularly for at least two or three weeks, and see what happens.

Best wishes

Inga

Adjust running rate until it is comfortable

by JoeS - 2014-07-02 06:07:42

I increased to 180 max, but it was too much pressure.
Backed down to 160.
Usually stays at 160 while I run.
Ran 30 or so marathons. Haven't yet hit a half
marathon after two years, but have run 10 miles
In training pretty easily.

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