Heart Rate Too High!

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3 years ago 06/04/2020 5:10pm EDT

Went on a really really easy run today, 4 miles at 8:20 pace, checked my average hr after and it was 171. Although it is very hot today 86° and humid, is my heart rate supposed to be that high. A couple weeks ago my hr for a run like that would have been sub 150 (around 55°) I then switched it off for a week then switched it back on today and it’s that high. The watch was tight on my wrist, should my heart rate be that high? Any idea how long it will take before it goes back down to its usual rate on runs?

Thanks

3 years ago 06/04/2020 5:32pm EDT

re: hr2hi

has the heat increased significantly since that last run when it was 150? if so you might just need time to adjust to being in the heat.

3 years ago 06/04/2020 5:36pm EDT

re: hr2hi

Wrist heart rate is terrible, don't go by that. Invest in a chest strap

3 years ago 06/04/2020 5:43pm EDT

re: Cruiser

so true, my wrist hr is usually 5-10 bpm off of my chest strap

3 years ago 06/04/2020 7:07pm EDT

re: hr2hi

[quote]hr2hi wrote:

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I live in Florida where it's hot and humid most of the year. In the winter, my heart rate is a good 10 - 20 beats lower when its cooler and dryer. I am very acclimated to the heat, but my heart rate is always much higher.

3 years ago 06/05/2020 12:47am EDT

re: hr2hi

hr2hi wrote:A couple weeks ago my hr for a run like that would have been sub 150 (around 55°) I then switched it off for a week then switched it back on today and it’s that high.

There is the explanation. Switching off your heart for that long can cause damage to the heart. Please don't do that again. You will hurt yourself.

3 years ago 06/05/2020 2:10pm EDT

re: hr2hi

usually the first few runs in hot temperature cause a higher heart rate in my experience. Easy pace goes from 145-155 bpm up to 170-175 and i have to work it back down again.

3 years ago 06/06/2020 12:23pm EDT

re: the pp man

the pp man wrote:
usually the first few runs in hot temperature cause a higher heart rate in my experience. Easy pace goes from 145-155 bpm up to 170-175 and i have to work it back down again.

How long would it take for you to usually get it back down to that rate?

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