You’re Probably Running Your Easy Days Too Hard. Here’s How We Stick to Zone 2.

Sticking to Zone 2: The Challenge of Easy Days

Zone 2 training can be more challenging than it looks. Runners often find themselves either panicking about a slower pace or noticing a higher heart rate than normal, yet failing to adjust.

Experts emphasize the importance of zone 2 training, but finding and maintaining the correct heart rate can be difficult, even for experienced runners.

Let’s face it: Finding your zone 2 heart rate on a run isn’t always straightforward.

It's tempting to pick up the pace on easy days, making it hard to find the true zone 2 that allows for refreshment and recovery.

Author's summary: Zone 2 training is challenging to maintain due to pace and heart rate difficulties.

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Runner's World Runner's World — 2025-10-17

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