I'm a runner who runs 1.5 miles every other day. So how the heck is my heart rate 83!?

Question

I counted, and it was 83 beats a minute. how could that be? I'm worried to, cuz recently I've been running slower. My diet's still the same healthy stuff. whats the problem?

I'm a sprinter by the way. I run a mile in about 5:50.

WAit! excercising alot does decrease your resting heart rate right?

Answer 1

A lot of women on here a telling you your resting heart rate is normal! For women it would be, but you are a guy, and normal should be in the 70s. Yours is a little high, you might not be strong enough, do you strength train? Ask you doctor how you can get you RHR down, it is better for you. I think if you want to be really fit, it needs to be lower, I could imagine that you might go up to 200 while sprinting and that's not good. I am 58-60 BPM resting and I can run up a 2km volcanic hill without going past 160. It takes me between 5-15 mins to get back to my RHR

Answer 2

1.5 mile every other day is not a whole lot. and I'm not sure how long you've been doing it. Get your pulse the first thing you wake up in the morning (still in bed) to see if it's still above 80. I don't know if you have any other problems apart from just "running slower". If you don't have chest pain, no short of breath, and no family history, I wouldn't worry that much. But if it does bother you, do get a check-up.

Answer 3

What is your blood pressure? 83 is actually within normal limits for a heart rate... 60 to 100 bpm is normal. Is this a sudden increase in your pulse? If so, try drinking more fluids...if you are dehydrated, your blood pressure will drop and your pulse will increase. Are you experiencing any other symptoms such as shortness of breath or pain? If you are concerned and getting tired quickly I would make an appointment with your doctor for a physical just to rule out heart disease. Good luck.

Answer 4

A resting heart rate of 83 is perfectly normal. Not sure what the problem is. If your heart rate is 83 AFTER a run, then I'd say you need to see a doctor. Good luck!

Answer 5

Four miles a day is probably great for your cardio health if you can do it, however the only person that could really advise you on this is your doctor because it depends on the individual. If you are considering starting a new exercise routine you should always get a check-up first and see what you doctor has to say about it.

Answer 6

do more than a mile and a half at slower speeds. you want to increase your stroke volume.....do more cardio style, longer distance over a longer period of time 5 days a week. that will bring your rhr down.
make sure you take your heart rate upon waking in the morning.

Answer 7

83 is within normal limits for a heartbeat. It depends on a lot of things (stress, exercise) does increase the heartrate.

Answer 8

You probably aren't running long enough. If you had a history of heart problems or if any of your parents had a history of heart problems, I suggest you seek a doctor.

Answer 9

1.5 miles really isnt much, when i was in the USMC we ran 3.5 miles at a minimum, hell 1.5 miles only takes 14 minutes (well if you are slow). but you should ask you dr that.......................if you are a sprinter who runs that fast why do you only run 1.5 every other day? makes no sense, but you still need to go to your dr

Answer 10

If you have abnomally long digits and toes worry. It could be Marfans syndrome. It is most common amongst very athletic people ...ie basketball players and can lead to sudden death.