[Ruth Blackshaw]

Ruth Blackshaw on July 19, 2023 at 12:03 pm · in reply to: Electrolytes During Runs and Hikes #79806

Hi Jean, I sometimes do my own electrolyte option adding some salt and concentrated syrup (the kind that you might use to dilute and drink as a fruit “squash”) which also works well for me!

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Ruth Blackshaw on June 14, 2023 at 3:14 pm · in reply to: AnT-AeT ratio #78871

Hi Alyssa, thanks so much for this! I’m still a bit confused about AeT + AnT and pacing! When you say “in AeT”, I’m assuming that means below the threshold right?

When I did the AnT test as part of our current training plan, I got 170 HR. In March, I did a skimo event which took just under 4 hours and I had an average HR of 168… so pretty close to AnT but for multiple hours. Is that weird ?

I have a trail run event coming up this Saturday (17th) and am wondering how to pace it. When I run at or below AeT, it’s pretty slow /doesn’t feel like I’m pushing much (I know that’s somewhat to be expected). Based on your reply above, I’m thinking I would aim to go at around 150 (my AeT) for majority of the event even if it feels pretty slow/ I could be going quicker and then pick up the pace further into the event? or would you suggest adjusting based on the AnT info above? I’m still wondering if I have the right number for my AeT!

thanks!

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Ruth Blackshaw on June 13, 2023 at 3:07 pm · in reply to: Group introductions #78852

Hi everyone,
Thanks for starting this thread! I’m Ruth and I’m based between Gryon and Geneva, Switzerland. I’m originally from the Scottish Highlands.
I’ve always been a mountain lover and am keen to get into some more events etc this year. I did my first skimo event earlier this year and am signed up to my first trail run event this weekend! I also do some easy mountaineering and road biking in the summers and lots of ski mountaineering/touring in the winters + cross-country skiing (classic + skate).
Great to meet you all! Ruth

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Ruth Blackshaw on June 3, 2023 at 10:20 am · in reply to: AnT-AeT ratio #78633

Thank you! Does it matter if we go a bit above at times or should we be strict about staying below AeT? For e.g. today I was out and mostly below AeT but sometimes it was going up into 160s when I was climbing uphill then would notice and try to bring it down again..

Also I’m wondering for events – how would you recommend to pace in relation to AeT and AnT for an event I’m expecting to take somewhere in the 4-5ish hour range for?

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Ruth Blackshaw on May 16, 2023 at 3:19 pm · in reply to: Links from Yesterday #78268

same here for the RPE table – would be great to see!

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Ruth Blackshaw on May 15, 2023 at 12:34 pm · in reply to: Unsure about my AeT #78221

OK thanks!

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Ruth Blackshaw on May 11, 2023 at 12:57 pm · in reply to: Links from Yesterday #78127

cool good to know – thank you!

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Ruth Blackshaw on May 11, 2023 at 12:55 pm · in reply to: ME training query in training peaks #78126

Thank you!

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Ruth Blackshaw on May 11, 2023 at 12:53 pm · in reply to: Unsure about my AeT #78123

Thanks Alyssa, really appreciate your reply! one more update / question – I did the 1hr10 min “aerobic day” workout today (20 mins @3-4 RPE, 40 mins @4-6 RPE, 10 mins @3-5 RPE). I just did based on perceived effort (as recommended by Alexa in the WhatsApp chat) so wasn’t looking at heart rate. Looking at it now, I averaged 159 heart rate for the 40 mins middle section at 4-6 RPE… which felt fine and sustainable. So am wondering if I my AeT is higher than I aimed for in the test… any thoughts?
Ruth

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Ruth Blackshaw on May 10, 2023 at 3:35 pm · in reply to: Unsure about my AeT #78099

Hello!

I’m also unsure about my AeT 🙂 I first did the test a couple of years ago then in March (16th) and now again yesterday. I aimed for 151 in March and it came out as 5.8% so I thought a bit high but now I know from last night’s call how to show only segments in Training Peaks (thanks Alyssa!) for e.g. 51 mins is coming out at 3.64%. For the one I did yesterday (which I aimed for 148), for e.g. 42 mins in the middle is reading 3.68%. I can usually comfortably maintain around a heart rate in the 150-55 range for several hours. 148 felt like I could have a continuous conversation without being short on breath.

Also to note for yesterday’s one, I was trying to find flat ground for longer than anticipated so probably ended up in the “warm up” for more like 30-35 mins than 15 mins prior to the hour test.

I’d really appreciate guidance to pin down my AeT!

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Ruth Blackshaw on May 10, 2023 at 2:46 pm · in reply to: Links from Yesterday #78093

Thank you! For garmin users, I don’t think I’ve encountered this as a problem but is there a way to see if it’s being recorded in the watch or garmin connect do you know? I’ve never seen it before, have used a garmin for many years.