Sticking to Zone 2 Training
Zone 2 training can be more challenging than it looks. Runners often find themselves either panicking about their slow pace or noticing their heart rate climbing higher than normal.
Instead of adjusting their pace, they continue with the run and finish feeling like they've completed a tempo run rather than an easy session.
Finding your zone 2 heart rate on a run isn’t always straightforward.
Experts emphasize the importance of zone 2 training, but finding and sticking to the right heart rate can be difficult for both new and experienced runners.
It's tempting to pick up the pace on easy days, and hard to find the true zone 2 that keeps you feeling refreshed and recovered.
Author's summary: Zone 2 training is challenging to maintain.