Can I Use HR When Exporting My Run Workouts?

Yes — but there are some limitations to be aware of.

Structured run workouts from MyProCoach are based on your Threshold Run Pace, not heart rate.

How to Export a Run Workout Using Heart Rate (PC Only)

If you prefer to use heart rate for a run workout, you can manually adjust the workout in TrainingPeaks:

Open your TrainingPeaks calendar (on PC).
Click the workout, then click the blue graph area to open the detailed structure.
Change Units → % Threshold Heart Rate.
In the “Workout Detail Editor,” update each step to match the intensity zones shown in the original workout (e.g., Zone 1–2, or Upper/Lower zones).
Save and close — your workout is now ready to export using heart rate.

Tip: If the plan says “Zone 1–2,” select one zone and aim for the upper or lower end of that range.

Heart rate often lags behind changes in effort, sometimes by 30 seconds or more.

For steady-state runs, HR can work well.
For short intervals or sessions with lots of pace changes, HR may not reflect your true intensity quickly enough.

In those cases, use pace or RPE as your main guide and treat HR as secondary.

If your plan is pace-based, follow the pace targets for intervals and structured efforts.
If you prefer heart rate and do not have pace data, convert the workout using the steps above, understanding it may feel less precise for interval work.
RPE is always a valid backup when pace, HR, or power are not available.