Tag: heart rate

Marathons, Ultramarathons and Heart Damage: What’s the score?

Our loved ones are often concerned about us running a full marathon or an ultramarathon.  This is especially true if you are above 50 years old.  They often question if our heart can handle the pressure. A series of reports were presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)...

Heart Rate to Determine Baby’s Gender

Yesterday I talked about the new maximum heart rate calculation for women. Now I’m going to talk about heart rate in relation to a baby’s gender.  Quennie and I, and other Takbo.ph members have a codename for our baby: Chickie. Last Monday, Quennie and I visited Doc D, a...

New Maximum Heart Rate Formula for Women

Some runners would measure their heart rate when they run.  My Garmin 405 and Adidas miCoach comes with a heart rate monitor to check how much effort I am exerting when running.  Knowing your heart rate and your maximum heart rate can help you gauge your performance better and...