Garmin Coach – Milestone: Lightest Base Run Ever
On April 25, something clicked.
I ran a regular base session — 5.81 km in 34 minutes at an average pace of 5:51/km — but what made it stand out was the heart rate:
🟢 Average HR: 143 bpm
This is a personal record for such a pace. It didn’t even feel like a “magic” day. Legs were a bit sore from the last tempo session, and CNS felt taxed — but my heart? Absolutely cruising.
Why This Matters
This run didn’t happen in isolation:
- A strong long base run last week
- A solid threshold workout (2x19’) with full control
- Followed by the best tempo run of the year
- And now this — a base effort that felt smooth and efficient
🧠 Context:
Just one year ago, I was running this exact pace (~5:50/km) with an average heart rate of 166–167 bpm.
That’s a 23–24 bpm difference — not from a single breakthrough, but from consistent training and recovery over time.
This wasn’t just a physical milestone. It was visible proof of aerobic adaptation in motion.
“The heart’s ready — the rest just needs to catch up.”