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Execution Score based on Heart Rate for Tempo

I've switched my training type to HR, because the watch thinks I'm in much better running shape than I am (I do lots of biking).

I'm using Daily Suggested Workouts but it doesn't seem like there's a transition time in the tempo and threshold runs to account for human or watch delays. By the time I get my heart rate up, the interval is halfway done already. As a result, my execution score is low.

Is there something I'm missing? How much does a strap resolve this, if at all? Could this be improved?

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Maryn over 2 years ago +1

Garmin should add the 3rd option - running power.

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0 rmullins08 over 2 years ago

Nothing you can really do about it. Strap might catch up 1-2 seconds quicker, but not enough to really swing the scores. Same thing is true on intervals where your heart rate doesn't go up the second you go all out.

0 xplosneer over 2 years ago in reply to rmullins08

Thanks for the info, yep, that's what I'm seeing too. Sounds like waiting for buffer intervals or a combo running power/heart rate combo is in order (running power during the start, heart rate watch to make sure you're still in the right zone and not overworking).

0 Maryn over 2 years ago

Garmin should add the 3rd option - running power.