Josh Gobershock
Don't be a slave to the HRM during a race. It sounds like you've ridden
enough to know what your body is doing, so trust it. Put a piece of tape
over it and look at the data after the race if you want.
Also know that CX races (that involve running) will put different stresses
on your body than a road ride, so you can't really compare LT's straight
across (IMO).
-----Original Message-----
From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of Matthew Haughey
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 3:18 PM
To: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: [OBRA Chat] How do you control heart rate in a race?
Hello all,
I've been using a heart rate monitor for the last year or so and have gotten
pretty well in tuned with how my body performs at certain levels. Long
endurance rides (centuries, Cycle Oregon) I typically ride around 16mph and
my heart rate runs around 130bpm. Spirited training rides (20-35 miles) are
usually in the 18mph range and my HR runs around 150-155. When I'm pushing
for a personal best or doing intervals or short time trial loops, I
typically ride around 20mph avg and my HR is in the 160-165 range. I've
found on climbs or sprints, I sometimes get over 170, but I don't last very
long and have to mellow out a few minutes later or I'll bonk.
My problem is in the CX and short track races I've done over the last year,
my heart rate is typically over 170 soon after the start and it just climbs
from there. I was kind of freaking out when I noticed it was at 178bpm for
half a lap of the Rickreall race and I tried to ease up a bit on the
straights and noticed a minute later my HR was still at 176.
Ideally, I feel like I should stay in the 160-165 range to have my energy
and speed last for the full race, but the mass start, stress, and excitement
of the events seems to push me over the edge.
Any tips on keeping my heart rate from going so high in a race?
Matt
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