How To Run Fast and Stay in Zone 2 Heart Rate
Update: 2024-10-22
Description
Is it possible to run faster with a low heart rate? Here's how it works.
Download the free 1% Better runner 30 day plan to run faster with a low heart rate
Want to take your running to the next level while avoiding burnout? This will help you.
In this episode, you'll join me on a journey through Zone 2 training—learning how to build endurance, improve speed, and keep your heart rate in check. We’ll dive into the details of low heart rate training, covering everything from warm-ups to ideal fueling strategies. Whether you’re training for a marathon or simply want to optimize your daily runs, this guide will help you unlock a new level of performance with ease.
Timestamps
- [00:00 ] - Introduction to the City Marathon Training Group
- [00:24 ] - Overview of Zone 2 Training for Endurance
- [01:05 ] - Goal Setting: The Maffetone Test
- [01:30 ] - Warm-Up Routine and Importance
- [03:14 ] - Sliding Into High Zone 2
- [05:11 ] - The Progression Pyramid and Its Benefits
- [07:38 ] - Understanding Zone 2 Efficiency in Training
- [09:30 ] - The Role of Specificity in Training at High Zone 2
- [13:16 ] - How Fueling Impacts Long Run Recovery
- [15:15 ] - Final Thoughts on the 1% Consistency Principle
Key Ideas
- Running in Zone 2 can improve endurance and speed without risking burnout.
- A well-structured warm-up is essential to transition smoothly into low-intensity running zones.
- Combining heart rate and effort levels helps maintain optimal pace throughout long runs.
Links & Learnings
- Download the free 1% Better runner 30 day plan to run faster with a low heart rate
- Watch & Read the episode here
- MAF Runs explained
- Norwegian Method - Jakeb Ingebrigsten’s Double Threshold Training Session
- The One Percent Better Runner Newsletter
- DLake Runs on Instagram
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