Did it! Felt strong! My goal was to keep the HR below 180. I stopped when it got to 180 and did a cool-down walk. There is something about running or jogging that makes me feel unstoppable. I wish I could put the feeling in a bottle and use it when I need an extra boost of confidence.
Pre-exercise BP 132/92 HR 68
Post-exercise BP 139/106 HR 90
Average HR 165; maximum HR 181
I was in zone 5 for 85% of the run. For me, I hit zone 5 when my HR goes above 155. Usually, after a run, my blood pressure is unchanged or goes down slightly. Not today! It’s elevated.
I am ratcheting up my exercise regimen to at least 10K steps six to seven times a week. Although exercise helps your blood pressure, it can worsen, so I will need to be careful. The question is, what is my blood pressure when my heart is racing? I’ll have the answer in time.
Good to hear that you’ve been feeling stronger compared to previous times you exercised. I hope you can figure out the things regarding the heart rate and blood pressure. Anyways, I hope you’re able to reach those goals for your future exercising endeavors.