From aerobic gains to fatigue resistance and optimized recovery, the power of zone 2 can’t be ignored. In How to Run Faster, ...

For years, runners have used heart rate-based training to maximize their running potential. This method includes five “zones” at which your heart is beating at a percentage of its maximum capacity. In ...

Right now in the fitness community, the hottest topic is Zone 2 training. Everywhere you look, both coaches and runners are extolling the benefits of running at a Zone 2 effort, while advising runners ...

Like many new runners, when I first started running I tried to go as hard as I could on every mile, assuming it would make me faster. It worked — to a point. But any benefits I saw were short lived, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images A half marathon is just a 5km warm-up, a 10k run, and a 5k recovery run, ...

Welcome to this beginner’s guide to Zone 2 running! Here you’ll find out what Zone 2 running is, what the benefits are and how you can incorporate it into your training plan. First, let’s cover the ...