[Tim Weber]

Tim Weber on November 6, 2021 at 7:33 am · in reply to: Aerobic Test Thread #58879

I tend to use a forearm HR monitor strap, https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/heart-rate-monitors/tickr-fit-optical-heart-rate-monitor and connect that to my Garmin GPS watch as I find it to be much more comfortable than a chest strap. I wholeheartedly agree that the wrist watch HRM are not accurate, but I have found this to be accurate relative to similar runs with a chest strap and this forearm HRM strap. I assume that whatever HRM system we use for the test, we will be using throughout our workouts for the next 3 months, true? That being said, I will use a chest strap if you feel that is much more accurate, but if you feel the above HRM strap is equal, I would prefer to wear it, thoughts? sorry, not trying to cause trouble before I even do my first workout.

[Tim Weber]

Tim Weber on November 6, 2021 at 7:14 am · in reply to: What are your upcoming climbs/events/goals that made you join? #58878

I am from Indianapolis and am more of a Ultrarunner now, but have summited on Mt Rainier 3 times (Kautz route being my favorite), Whitney via the mountaineers route and Kilimanjaro. I have finished nine 100 milers. I am presently coming back from a traumatic foot injury, working myself back into shape. My goals for this upcoming summer: I have the Cruel Jewel 100 miler (33,000 ft of gain) Tahoe 200 miler (40,000 ft of gain), and lottery (and God) willing, Tor des Géants in Italy, a 200 miler with 79,000 ft of gain. All of these events have a great deal of climb and as a flatlander, I am excited by all that I can learn from all of you. Due to my foot injury, my fitness is woefully shy of where it has been for the last 20 years and especially where it needs to be by this summer. Frankly, I have been in a bit of a rut, but know that there is not much difference between a rut and a groove and signing up for this program I believe is going to be just the ticket to finding my groove again.

[Tim Weber]

Tim Weber on November 6, 2021 at 6:42 am · in reply to: Where is everyone located? #58877

Indianapolis Indiana, surrounded by cornfields and race tracks, flatlander for sure. Jealous of those with climbs that are readily available. Looking forward to learning from you all.