Both your heart rate and pace zones are updated by EvoLab with specific road running workouts so they can match with your current fitness level and with each other. However, there are situations where you will see an acceptable level of discrapencies between both models. Here are some of the reasons why you may find those discrepancies between your HR and pace zones.
- Elevation. Running downhill can increase pace while decrease HR, and vice-versa when running uphill. Those hills will then create a slight difference between HR and pace.
- Weather (wind, temperatures): Any variable that will slow you down while maintaining the intensity will create this discrepancy. For example, running with a strong headwind will reduce your pace but maintain a similar HR at the same intensity.
- Fatigue: Excessive fatigue will alter your HR readings for a similar running pace.
If you believe the differences between your HR and pace zones are not due to those variables above, we suggest completing a Running Fitness Test to ensure both accurately reflect your current fitness level.
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| HR/Pace zones are not accurate and should be updated with a Running Fitness Test. | HR/Pace zone discrepancies created by external variables. |
Reach out to COROS Coaches at coach@coros.com for further individualized insights on your training and data!