Sticking to Zone 2: A Challenge for Runners
Zone 2 training can be more challenging than it looks. Many runners find themselves either panicking because they're going slower than usual or noticing their heart rate climbing much higher than normal.
Experts emphasize the importance of zone 2 training, but finding and sticking to the right heart rate can be difficult. It's tempting to pick up the pace on an easy day, making it hard to find the true zone 2 that keeps you feeling refreshed and recovered.
Instead of adjusting, you continue on with the run, but finish up feeling like you just completed a tempo run rather than an easy session.
This experience is common among runners, regardless of experience level. The key is to find the right balance and stick to zone 2 for a truly easy and refreshing run.
Author's note: Runners often struggle to maintain zone 2 pace.