Maximum heart rate during a 5k or 10k run
Just bought a running watch and went for a 5k run and then the other day for a 10k run. There is a range of a heart rate that is originally set up at 75 bpm at lower end and 175 bpm at higher end.
Now, I wonder what is the 'normal' maximum heart rate while running??? My watch warned me with a signal that my heart is beating above 175 (as it is set to that value which I can change). Actually, the max heart rate I had was 183. Is that normal during a run or not? Am I in danger while runing at that heart rate? Most of the time during my runs my heart rate was around 170 to 177. But at some points it went above to the max of 184 as I said. Should I be worried?
Thanks all for help!
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I am 73 years old. Have been running from high school. 29 marathons, including the last March LA marathon at the height of worldwide spread of Covid 19.
Everyone is different. It could be that heartbeat is not the first cause for concern. As we know it is heart- longs- vascular and blood composition.
I run 9-10 miles 6 days a week.
My heartbeat goes above 195 when i run uphill for 1o-15 minutes. I push myself to pant. It may not be safe fore some.
For me muscle injury is first cause for concern. Because healing at my age takes time. So I listen to my muscles carefully.
There is some dispute over heart rate ranges and what is dangerous and what is okay. Personally, I think that anything ranging 180 is a good high-intensity/max effort heart rate. While I was in my running phase, I would often push up to 200ish during HIIT, but some may feel as though that is not safe. Assuming you are in your 20's, a heart rate between 170-185 is good anaerobic activity, basically high-intensity.
As you run more, your body will become accustomed to running and that type of cardio, as well as your heart. You should notice that your heart rates decrease over time as your heart gets stronger.
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