Hi all,
I was wondering if anybody else feels like their aerobic training effect has been higher than normal since firmware 9.20?
I use a HRM-Run monitor paired with a Fenix 5 sapphire. In the past, training effect has roughly aligned with my average heart rate. So if I had a run where my average heart rate was 150 (low Z3 for me), I would expect an aerobic training effect in the low 3’s. Duration of effort would bump the effect up or down slightly.
As an example to compare 8.00 to 9.20, I have two trail runs on similar terrain.
On 6/2, with firmware 8.00, I ran a 33 mile race with an average heart rate of 166. Aerobic training effect was 4.7. This is about what I would expect based on the effort.
On 7/7, with firmware 9.20, I ran a 15 mile run with a much lower average heart rate of 152. Aerobic training effect was a 4.6. This seems too high based on the effort.
My fitness has not changed much over the last month. I have tried restarting the watch a few times, as well as ensured my heart rate zones are correct on the the watch and Garmin Connect app.
Thanks in advance for any help or insight!
