136. Is Zone 2 Training Overrated?

Check out these episodes for more info:

- ⁠Interval Training Fundamentals⁠

- ⁠VO2max & Lactate Threshold w/ Nick Jankovskis⁠

- ⁠Measuring Training Intensity⁠

Topics:

- Quick catch-up

- Basic overview of zone 2 / polarized training

- Why running fast is important

- Lactate threshold

- Running mechanics

- Race preparation

- How to safely introduce speedwork

- How to implement strides & tempo work

Send me a DM on instagram ⁠@strongerstride⁠ or ⁠@sophielane⁠ or email [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the topics discussed today!

Research Links:

https://web-p-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.lib.uts.edu.au/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=11072203-387e-4091-b83c-eb24203ec186%40redis

https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2019/12000/Polarized_vs__Threshold_Training_Intensity.34.aspx

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8296496/