In determining my max heart rate (and the corresponding zones), is there any reason I should not just use the maximum heart rate that my watch has captured in the last, say, six months? I have hit the mid-180s a few times during short periods of running very hard, peaking at 188. But I’m 51, and the usual subtraction formulas would yield a lower MHR. It’s possible that I left a little on table on those hard runs and my real MHR is a bit higher, but I know it’s at least 188. Does this make sense?

As a male with somewhat thick legs (5’10”, 195 lbs), any recommendations on running tights? I’ve never worn them and am afraid that (1) they won’t fit, and/or (2) I will look silly.

Running my second 10k tomorrow. I missed my target by about 2 minutes for my first, so hoping for a better result tomorrow. Weather should be good and the course is flat! Was going to do an easy run this morning but had the slightest niggle in a knee and figured I’d give myself an extra rest day. It’s a bold strategy, Cotton, we’ll see if it pays off.