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To work towards an answer, there are a few key questions that might prove useful here. Ask\u00a0yourself, is your heart rate higher than normal? If so, then there could be a few explanations.<\/strong><\/p>\n Illness can often drive up heart rate even if you\u2019re unaware that your body is fighting something. Fatigue and a lack of sleep can also mean a higher BPM than normal.<\/p>\n Dehydration can also elevate heart rate, as can anaemia<\/strong><\/a> (more common in female athletes) due to the body working harder to pump blood. By identifying the issue at play, a fairly easy solution is available for each of these factors.<\/p>\n However, what if the elevated heart rate is the norm?\u00a0Two questions are key here. Firstly:<\/p>\n The equation \u2018220 \u2013 age\u2019 is still printed on equipment at my local gym as the way to work out HR max and therefore zones<\/strong><\/a>. However, this equation doesn\u2019t accurately show what our hearts capacity is. It also doesn\u2019t change as much as suggested over time.<\/p>\n Poor calculations like this might suggest a HR is \u2018high\u2019, when in fact your HR simply beats faster than other peoples at a given intensity. Track heart rate over time at different run paces<\/strong><\/a> to know what is normal for you.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> <\/section> Secondly, many athletes run their \u2018easy\u2019 runs too hard. In these runs, conversation should be easy, you should be able to breathe only through your nose and the pace should feel sustainable and no harder than about 4\/10.<\/p>\n If you think you\u2019re running too hard, then by running slower you\u2019ll become more aerobically efficient over time and your heart rate at a given pace will fall.<\/p>\n A few other factors could also be at play. If you\u2019re pregnant<\/strong><\/a>, have had caffeine, are stressed or over stimulated or have an overactive thyroid your heart rate might also be higher than usual.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve asked these questions and are satisfied that you\u2019re running slowly enough and there are no other factors at play, then maybe you just have a naturally high heart rate.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> <\/section> Top image credit:<\/strong> Getty Images<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n By Joel Enoch Published: Monday, 09 January 2023 at 12:00 am To work towards an answer, there are a few key questions that might prove useful here. Ask\u00a0yourself, is your heart rate higher than normal? If so, then there could be a few explanations. 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