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THE NEW RUNNER.: THE BEGINNER. - Page 2

© Lynn Seely

Something else that is important during this process is to monitor your heart rate. The easiest way to do that is to buy a heart monitor and wear it when you exercise. Your goal is to exercise at about 65% of your maximum heart rate. Each monitor comes with instructions as to proper heart rates for your your particular age and exercise level. There is also a heart rate monitor book on the market I like called "The Heart Rate Monitor Book" by Sally Edwards.

If you do not buy a heart monitor then it is important to use the "talk test" method as you walk or run. This means that you should be able to carry on a conversation with a person, and talk to them without gasping out your words. If you find that you are gasping your words out then you are going too fast! Slow down!

Some people advocate checking your pulse while you run by stopping for a moment and counting the pulse rate. The moment you stop to check your pulse, your heart has already slowed down. The count will not be an accurate reflection of your running heart rate. I believe you can not get an accurate pulse check when you are running unless you are wearing a heart monitor. A heart monitor gives you constant and accurate heart rate information continually. I never train without one.

To train safely while you run wear a heart rate monitor or stay in the "talk test " range . You will lose weight and strengthen your heart if you do. Stay within a heart rate range of about 65 % of your maximum rate.

It is in this area that you will burn the most fat and even veteran runners use this speed to do their long slow runs as part of a training regime.

Running is a healthy way to lose weight and stay in shape. If done correctly.

A beginner should also try to read as much as they can on running. Becoming well informed is going to pay you great benefits as you progress. Good Luck! Run.

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