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Zone 2 Myths, Heart Rate vs. Effort, Heat Training, and Zone 3 with Brady Holmer
Brady Holmer knows a lot about running and a lot about science: a perfect combo for a conversation on the show.
Brady is a lifelong endurance athlete who competed in cross country and track at the collegiate level. He currently works as a science writer and researcher, holding a Master's degree in human performance. He also recently ran his PR in the marathon: a 2:37.
In this episode, Brady and I talk about:
The flexibility of heart rate zones and their impact on training adaptations
Physiology is constantly fluctuating: zones aren't static
RPE (rating of perceived exertion) is a valuable…
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