pace per mile

Original url and discussion:
http://www.yourrunning.com/blog-give_your_runs_a_proficiency_rating

I've finally found a way that I think will let me get an objective comparison of training runs and races so that i can see if I'm really making progress or not.

Comparing runs is difficult. Even when they are on the same route in much the same weather conditions at the same time of day. Time isn't enough. Time and heart rate is better. But how about heart rate and distance -- as in beats per yard?

http://www.yourrunning.com/forum-metronome_training#comment-4313

weltal327 says:
I have a huge problem with pacing and I'm hoping that I can define my pace with a forerunner. Learn it. Perhaps even get myself to the point where I can feel out my own pace and heart rate.

Simon says:
Way to go! That's a sound way of training. You will definitely start to associate specific feelings in your body with specific paces. Of course, as you get fitter, you will have to recalibrate!