Listen "The ZONE 2 Conversation: Brady Holmer on Zone 2 for runners"
Episode Synopsis
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.Run Long Run Healthy is brought to you by Marathon Handbook.➡ https://marathonhandbook.comSubscribe to the Run Long Run Healthy podcast:➡ Spotify: https://bit.ly/RLRH-spotify➡ Apple podcasts: apple.co/43iqUKxGet the RLRH weekly newsletter (choose free or paid):➡ https://marathonhandbook.com/run-long-run-healthy/➡ https://runlongrunhealthy.substack.com/Follow us online:BRADY ON X ➡ https://x.com/B_Holmer/PHYSIOLOGICALLY SPEAKING (Brady's Newsletter) ➡ https://www.physiologicallyspeaking.com/MARATHON HANDBOOK IG ➡ https://instagram.com/marathon.handbook(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#zone2 #zone2training #marathontraining #running #bradyholmer
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