You’re Probably Running Your Easy Days Too Hard. Here’s How We Stick to Zone 2.

Zone 2 Training Challenges

Zone 2 training can be more challenging than it looks. When going for a prescribed zone 2 training day, it's easy to find yourself either panicking because you're going slower than usual, or noticing your heart rate climbing much higher than normal.

Instead of adjusting the pace, many runners continue on and finish up feeling like they just completed a tempo run rather than an easy session.

Experts preach the importance of zone 2 training, but finding and sticking to your zone 2 heart rate is often easier said than done.

For new and experienced runners alike, it can be tempting to pick up the pace on an easy day, and also difficult to find the true zone 2 that keeps you feeling refreshed and recovered on relaxed days.

Author's summary: Runners often struggle to maintain zone 2 pace.

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