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Checking Your Pulse While Running
Age 17 · Sports
While jogging at a steady pace, pressing two fingers against the wrist lets a runner feel each heartbeat. Counting those beats shows whether the body is working at a comfortable, sustainable effort or pushing too hard.
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In the picture
- Two fingers resting lightly on the wrist, feeling each heartbeat
- A loose, relaxed shoulder while moving
- Feet landing in a steady, even stride
- Calm, unhurried breathing
Examples
- Counting the beats felt at the wrist for 15 seconds and multiplying by four to estimate beats per minute
- Slowing the pace when the heartbeat feels too fast to keep talking comfortably
Key takeaways
- The heartbeat speeds up with effort and slows down as effort eases
- Feeling the pulse at the wrist is a simple way to check effort without any device
Quiz: Checking Your Pulse While Running (Age 17)
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What does the card say you can use to check your pulse while running?
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What does a faster heartbeat during a run tell you?
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Why is checking your pulse at the wrist a useful way to monitor your running effort?
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