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Zone 2 Training: When Easy Training Isn't Enough
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Zone 2 training is everywhere—but what does Zone 2 actually mean, and should endurance athletes really build their training around it?
In this episode, Coach Justin and Coach Katie break down why Zone 2 is harder to define than most athletes realize, why heart-rate numbers can create unnecessary confusion, and why the right intensity depends on your fitness, goals, available training time, and where you are in the season. Zone 2 matters—but it is a tool, not a complete training system.
What You’ll Learn
Why your watch may say you’re outside Zone 2 even when the effort feels…
The skinny
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