So for xmas I got a Suunto Ambit – cheers mum & dad! My Garmin was fine but the battery doesnt last more than 4 hours and this year I’m going to be out past that at least a few times. It also came with a heart rate monitor which of course I had to try out. I’ve never used one before but didnt notice it was there so I may use it again as the data is interesting. At this point all the heart rate based runners here might want to look away!
So I’m no data expert but I have a feeling I’m not meant to be spending the vast majority of the run in the hard and very hard categories and lets not talk about the 8 minutes running at max. I’m kinda sceptical as surely these are arbitrary categories and the watch has no clue what’s hard for me :p I also noticed that where I’m working really hard has less to do with pace but rather the terrain so my HR climbs when I’m on the rocks.
I think it will all make more sense once I’ve got a wider base of data to terrify myself with. I’ll give the watch a review once I’ve used it for a while too.
As for the run it was a beautiful boxing day on the beach.
Blue Green Gold Grey, Awyr Maes Tywod Aarreg 
Looks like a tempo run with uhm max anaerobic intervals. 😁 I’d say just keep collecting the data and enjoy watching them change. If you overtrain at least you can look back and learn 😇. Congrats to an awesome present.
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I dont understand a word of the first sentance but I’ve collected some more data!
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You can figure out your resting heart rate now as well! Might be cool to write it down at least once a week. It also can be used to calculate your zones 😊. If it is elevated it can be a sign of something going on … and a good excuse to take it slower.
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oooh a Suunto! LOVELY!!! enjoy enjoy xxx
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Oh how I laughed! I have no idea if the battery on my garmin lasts for 4hours!!!!! You will decide for yourself what works for you HR wise, but as SRG says having the data will help you to work it out.😊
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Yeah I intend on picking her brains when I have more!
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Just got a Garmin and mine lasts 10 hours with the GPS on, longer if you turn it off. Yeah some Garmins don’t last long. Sounds like you made a good choice for what you were looking for. Happy training!
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Yeah I’m kinda sad to be leaving my garmin, was completely happy with it but needed the extra hours. Now to learn what all the new buttons do ….
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Love the Suunto as I have the Ambit 3 PEAK myself but my everyday watch is the Garmin Vivoactive HR. The former I bought as it’ll last for 30Hrs and the latter I’ve had on a 72mile race and lasted for 14Hrs.
Have fun with the Suunto though.
HR training does matter for a while but you’ll get to know your limits. Obviously your ‘banding’ will change and you’ll have to re-evaluate your training. Have fun with it.
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