Heart Rate Question

[Spydaman]

Just started the C25K after not running since school 40 years ago. I do cycle a bit so not a complete couch potato. I've just started week 3 and all is good so far. My heart rate during the walking bit is about 80bpm and about 110 after the running it never goes much above 120. Mrs Spydaman is doing it alongside me and 137 walking and 158 running. I'm 56 she's 50. Who's heart rate is right or am I not working hard enough?

[Spydaman]

That's the target, a 5k Park Run but we've got another few weeks before we're ready for it. I was just interested in the differential in heart rate between me and Mrs S doing the same thing. Hers seems high and mine seems low.

[Spydaman]

Making progress on the C25K and have now completed week 4. Still a bit concerned about Mrs Spydaman's heart rate as it goes up to juat over 160bpm after jogging for 5 minutes. According to the 220 minus her age her maximum is 170bpm. Should I be concerned? Does she need to get herself checked before moving on to week 5 and running further? I feel fine but she seems to be struggling.

[Spydaman]

Thanks for the helpful reply. We're not looking for reasons to stop but don't want to do any damage if she's not ready to move onto week 5.