Zone 2 training

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

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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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Heart Rate Training, Self-Experimentation, Zone 2 Running

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

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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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Fueling Practice, Long Runs, P50F Training Log, Treadmill Training

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

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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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Easy Runs, P50F Training Log, Strength Training

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

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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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Easy Runs, P50F Training Log, Pacing Strategies

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

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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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Easy Runs, Fueling Strategies, Heart Rate Training, P50F Training Log
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