1hill@aTime Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Ever since my battery went flat on my polar(about 3 weeks ago), i have noticed a significant increase in my ave speeds and feel allot stronger, i know it's weird but i think i was spending to much time looking at the HRM or when i see a heart rate of 170-180 i slow down...either or i feel much stronger now, i may not even put it back onto my bike....
Willehond Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 You sound ready for the jump to a single speed fixie!
1hill@aTime Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 Willehond track? can you speak eastrand?
Willehond Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Willehond track? can you speak eastrand? Maybe it's your heart that's holding you back? Just ride your bike...
1hill@aTime Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 i know and my bike is lighter as well without it on
Speed Devil Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I usally train with my HR monitor, but leave it off or ignore it during a race otherwise I would take about an hour longer to finish if I race according to HR
TYGA Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I am even slower with my HRM than without it...but at least manage to go the distance and avoid cramping on long rides when using it. I like having it because it forces me to pace myself else I go balls to the wall and end up dropping off the pace burnt out a few kays later.
turtlek Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 1hill since my garmin got ridden over by a taxi i have been able to judge myself better on the bike all i do is go balls to the wall and when i crack i crack badly hahaha my averages have improved and i am now at the front of the bunch most mornings so just ride your bike hahahha
Spartan SL Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 If I race without my HRM I find that I push too hard too early, and end up shagged, hanging on at the back at the finish. Granted I finish, but I don't finish strong, and what's the point of racing my arse off for 99k's to **** out at the end.
Frosty Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I use mine all the time - but seldomly worry while on the bike. But it does makes for interesting reading/analysis after the race/ride to see where I should've gone harder.
1hill@aTime Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 i have used it for ages now, and in less than a month i can see and feel the difference, of it could be because i'm training alot....pondering the thought
RockCoach Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Your chest strap was too tight and now that you've removed the ribcage restrictor you can breathe freely again and go faster.
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