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Originally Posted by thebrad
From what I remember the medical formulation is 220 - (your age), but I didn't trust the default the system gave me so I went to a sports medicine doctor Wednesday morning and had a cardiovascular stress test done which is basically walking/running on a treadmill at inclines and speeds that are increased every 3 minutes for as long as you can hang. The doctor concluded that the 197 was accurate and that I am pretty healthy because I don't "redline" often - even went as far to call me an athlete.
I can scan the EKG if you want to see it. 
Haha due to the concern of the calorie burn, I reset it.
It's now on the highest setting (Top) which is "You participate regularly in heavy physical exercise at least 5 times a week. E.g. you exercise to improve performance for competitive purposes." |
The 220- age deal is usually way off. Sounds like your doing it right taking the stress test.
Keep in mind that max HR differs for each style of exercise. Running will be higher then cycling and swimming will be lower then cycling. Not much anywhere between 3-5 beats. Max heart and resting pulse are pretty worthless in the grand scheme of thing anyway.
I have stayed at a holiday inn but would not be able to make heads or tell of the EKG
Sorry about messing your setting up but I think your in the right setting now.
You're a grinder. I bet your legs and knees are pretty tough to average 59 rpm. 25 miles, good effort.
How are you dealing with carrying your stuff? just using a back pack or do you have panniers(?)