Zone 2 training Archives

04/05/2025 Training Log – Practice Makes Progress

p50f / April 5, 2025

Easy Run in Zone 2 Heart Rate Workout Plan: Fueling Plan: Execution & Reflections Despite a touch of uncertainty around my sleep quality, I felt reasonably rested when I got up and decided to do my Easy Run in Zone 2 heart rate dance before the rain hit. 🌥️ Weather Report The forecast threatened rain, […]

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Are My Heart Rate Zones Wrong? A Nose-Breathing Experiment

p50f / April 2, 2025

I recently wrapped up a 120-minute treadmill run that was, by all accounts, a success. I felt energized, fueled, and strong from start to finish. But something curious lingered in my post-run reflection: while my heart rate data suggested I was working above Zone 2 for extended stretches, I was able to comfortably breathe through

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03/30/2025 Training Log – Drum Buddy, Dates & the Treadmill Triumph

p50f / March 30, 2025

Execution & Reflections: With an overnight freezing rain warning, I tread the dread—yep, it was treadmill time. And let me just say… this might be my best long run yet. I hit the mill fully fueled and mentally prepared, breaking the full 120 minutes into 30-minute mental segments. It worked wonders. From stride one, I

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03/16/2025 Training Log – Conveyor Belt Chronicles: A Treadmill Test Drive

p50f / March 16, 2025

Execution & Reflections: The treadmill met my new Altra Experience Flows today—and together, we had a 53-minute test drive. My trusty drumtrack kept me on point, starting at 145 BPM and incrementing by 1 BPM every 10 minutes. It was a smooth session, and best of all, I kept my HR mostly in Zone 2—Yay

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3/09/2025 Training Log – Easy Run & Pacing Practice

p50f / March 9, 2025

The Plan: Easy Run. 50-60 Minutes: Pre-Workout Fueling: The Execution:I disabled the HR alerts on my Garmin F235 again today, continuing my experiment with running by feel. However, starting out with a group made sticking to Zone 2 a challenge—group dynamics tend to push the pace! Once I broke off and ran solo, it was

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3/08/2025 Training Log – Easy Peasy, Fueling Sleazy?

p50f / March 8, 2025

The Plan:Easy Run. 30-40 Minutes: Pre-Workout Fueling: The Execution:I had a good low-carb breakfast before I locked in my run time, so I didn’t necessarily plan my pre-run meal with the usual precision. Once I set my run time, I opted for a quick dose of MCT oil and yogurt, then hit the road. With

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