My heart rate is too high when I run - what’s going on?
The Running ChannelFeb 17, 2026 • 11:19 • 47.4K views
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“Why is my heart rate so high?” Have you ever thought about this? Or spent a whole run wondering what your heart rate should be? Well we’ve brought in a heart rate expert to help answer your questions.
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What’s in this video?
00:00 Why Heart Rate Matters
02:18 Factors Influencing Heart Rate and Training Approaches
03:37 Comparing Pace, Effort, and Heart Rate on Easy Runs
05:16 How to Use Heart Rate Zones for Different Types of Training
09:25 Testing Max Heart Rate and Optimizing Your Zones
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