You probably won't find this as earth shaking as I do, and indeed it may well be much ado about nothing.
But I find it very intriguing. For several months now my resting heart rate has been at or around 60 bpm. It has taken me all of those months to adjust to this number. I always took such pride in a lower rate, as I considered it evidence of my fitness. Historically for me, was high 40's, low 50's.
But....over time I have come to terms with the new normal.
Imagine my surprise this morning to wake up to my lazy old rate! I call it lazy because it just plugs along, although somewhat sluggishly. One beat a little faster, than one a little slower, but consistently under 50 bpm. I am specially surprised because I would have expected the opposite after a long run in the cold!
And while I do find it very strange, I don't give it any special meaning. Like Mike said when I told him, what does one day mean?
And if the fact that I don't have anything to talk about other than my heart rate doesn't tell you what a boring life I lead, then I don't know what will!
And despite my suddenly decreased heart rate I've resisted the urge to go do a monster workout today. I've experienced enough to know that I'm a bit tired. No workout at all today.
But I'm gonna kick ass tomorrow!!
And yes I have tried the CPAP thing in the past Elly, but found that wearing the mask was worse than the problem. Regardless, perhaps I need to revisit it. I will at least talk to the doctor next time I see him. I'm wondering if there's a way to trial for a week or so before I fork out any money?
"Dear heart, please stop getting involved in everything. Your job is to pump blood, that's it!"---Anon
....and this one cause I liked it a lot....
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear"---Jack Canfield
Love
Peter
But I find it very intriguing. For several months now my resting heart rate has been at or around 60 bpm. It has taken me all of those months to adjust to this number. I always took such pride in a lower rate, as I considered it evidence of my fitness. Historically for me, was high 40's, low 50's.
But....over time I have come to terms with the new normal.
Imagine my surprise this morning to wake up to my lazy old rate! I call it lazy because it just plugs along, although somewhat sluggishly. One beat a little faster, than one a little slower, but consistently under 50 bpm. I am specially surprised because I would have expected the opposite after a long run in the cold!
And while I do find it very strange, I don't give it any special meaning. Like Mike said when I told him, what does one day mean?
And if the fact that I don't have anything to talk about other than my heart rate doesn't tell you what a boring life I lead, then I don't know what will!
And despite my suddenly decreased heart rate I've resisted the urge to go do a monster workout today. I've experienced enough to know that I'm a bit tired. No workout at all today.
But I'm gonna kick ass tomorrow!!
And yes I have tried the CPAP thing in the past Elly, but found that wearing the mask was worse than the problem. Regardless, perhaps I need to revisit it. I will at least talk to the doctor next time I see him. I'm wondering if there's a way to trial for a week or so before I fork out any money?
"Dear heart, please stop getting involved in everything. Your job is to pump blood, that's it!"---Anon
....and this one cause I liked it a lot....
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear"---Jack Canfield
Love
Peter
I know several people who use the nasal pillows with good success, who didn't like the mask either...might be worth a shot!
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