Thomas sits down with Brady Holmer, 2:26 marathoner and science writer, for a comprehensive conversation about all things Zone 2, and how runners can use Z2 in their training - while busting some myths along the way.

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(0:00 ) The Training Zone Framework
(4:17 ) What Is Zone 2 Training?
(06:27 ) The Benefits of Z2 For Runners
(08:37 ) Consequences of too slow/too fast for Z2
(11:25 ) Is Z3/4 just 'junk miles' / the grey zone?
(15:00 ) "Why is my HR so high when I try and do Z2?"
(17:13 ) Adapting to Z2 can be frustrating
(19:20 ) Practical tips for measuring HR while running
(21:59 ) Intuitive methods of measuring Z2
(26:44 ) How to start implementing Z2 training - practical tips
(29:38 ) "Can I do all my runs in Z2?"
(31:30 ) The popularization of Z2
(36:20 ) Other methods of measuring / defining Z2

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