Heart Rate Monitors
John Nevin
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Being new to using a heart rate monitor I am amazed to see that for the first 15-20 minutes of running my heart rate is between 170-180, perhaps peaking at 192. After that, say over a half marathon distance, it goes down to an average of 132. Is this sort of discrepency ok/normal?
My resting rate would be 44.
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If the monitor and actual pulse are at considerable variance for the first 15-20min it could be that the strap need repositioning or a lot more moisture/wetting than you are giving it. I get a dodgy readings if it is too high so mine goes below the pecs and onto the ribcage. Also check for tightness. If it is too dry then the signal will be wrong and it could be that sweating sorts the problem but this usually takes time to initiate.