Zone 2 running

Zone 2 training is an aerobic workout that's part of any training plan to build endurance and reduce the risk of overuse. Learn more to do it right.

In this article, we will discuss how to train in Zone 2 and the benefits of this type of exercise.

Trying to do Zone 2 running training, but find yourself not able to stay in Zone 2 while running? You’ll want to read this helpful article from a running coach that describes why your heart rate zones may not be accurate, and how to set proper heart rate zones for running. Also discover other issues that can cause you to not stay in Zone 2!

Confused by heart rate training? Overwhelmed by how to determine your ideal running heart rate zones? In this post, I’m going to break down the science behind heart rate training into easier-to-understand bites, so you can finally understand the science behind heart rate training, and decide if running by heart rate zones is the right training method for you.

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First off — here’s the thing. You’re an adult and you don’t *have* to run slow or use zones or your heart rate or RPE. You have full autonomy to just … run. And zones go beyond just heart rate. In ENDURE we use them along side other metrics and tools too.

Heart rate zones denote different effort levels or exercise intensities, ranging from zone 1—very light effort—to zone 5, all-out, maximal intensity. Zone 2 training should be an integral component of any distance runner’s workout program.

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