The Problem with HR Training

What if it’s all an illusion?

From the very beginning of this Boston Marathon training cycle I’ve been operating under the impression that some fundamental aspect of my preparation has felt off, for lack of a better word. While difficult to pin down, this feeling of disconnect has been reflected in mediocre performances during key workouts and inconsistent pacing during otherwise “easy” runs.

On the surface, that leaves me with two plausible scenarios. I’m either not quite the runner I think I am, or I haven’t found my true level yet. A daunting reality to stare down midway through training when I should be fine tuning my fitness rather than searching for its relative value.

Perhaps there’s an alternative reality that has very little to do with me, or my abilities. Maybe, it’s not about me at all. What if this entire thing is actually a problem of technology?