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2025 Getting/Staying In Shape Motivation Thread

Yesterday was a 3 mile treadmill run. I ran a little slower pace than last time which was already slow by the standards in here. It is very clear that I can't run slow enough to stay in zone 3 much less zone 2. Had about 9 minutes in zone 3 and 9 in zone 5. Almost all of the rest was zone 4.

My mind doesnt correlate how training in zone 2 is gonna help that. I never ran distance growing up though, basketball was my sport where we did massive amounts of short burst max output running. To the point we could maintain performance level for a long time.
 
BTaylor said:
Yesterday was a 3 mile treadmill run. I ran a little slower pace than last time which was already slow by the standards in here. It is very clear that I can't run slow enough to stay in zone 3 much less zone 2. Had about 9 minutes in zone 3 and 9 in zone 5. Almost all of the rest was zone 4.

My mind doesnt correlate how training in zone 2 is gonna help that. I never ran distance growing up though, basketball was my sport where we did massive amounts of short burst max output running. To the point we could maintain performance level for a long time.
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Zone 2 training is by far the hardest type of run training I have ever done. I would rather run hill sprints until I get sick. I have only been doing it for a couple months max and I can definitely tell my endurance has improved. I just need to start working in some speed training also.
 
2:31am- Zone 2 run, 12.71 miles, 2:39:38 12:33/mi pace, Average HR 120bpm.

This morning was a struggle. Around mile 6, I started feeling like a little hamstring crap was coming on. I had to stop ever 3/4 mile to stretch which seemed to help me make it through. I must have not been as hydrated as I thought, is the only thing I can think of.
Have a great day guys!!!
 
BTaylor said:
Yesterday was a 3 mile treadmill run. I ran a little slower pace than last time which was already slow by the standards in here. It is very clear that I can't run slow enough to stay in zone 3 much less zone 2. Had about 9 minutes in zone 3 and 9 in zone 5. Almost all of the rest was zone 4.

My mind doesnt correlate how training in zone 2 is gonna help that. I never ran distance growing up though, basketball was my sport where we did massive amounts of short burst max output running. To the point we could maintain performance level for a long time.
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When you’re first starting and you get to the top of zone 2 you legit need to walk to calm the HR down. Then once it settles start your run again. Although on a treadmill you should be able to find a pace that keeps you in Z2… even if that’s only walking. It’s a tough hit to the ego and I was super skeptical and really hated it when I started but it works. Z2 works to improve the amount of blood pumped through the left ventricle of your heart per beat (stroke volume). In doing so there are 2 major benefits. 1) your heart doesn’t have to beat as often to get the necessary blood through your body and to your muscles and 2) your blood is better at replenishing the oxygen in your muscles.

You make your body more efficient and that makes it so over time your paces can decrease. It’s weird to wrap your head around but it works
 
@BTaylor I’ll add, if you’re going to try and do it, don’t focus on distance and pace. Tell yourself you’re gonna do Z2 for 40-60 mins. Get on the treadmill and settle into whatever setting it is to be almost at the top of Z2. Don’t check your pace. Note your distance at the end of 45 mins so you can check your progress in 3, 6, 12 months. Repeat as many times per week as you can. If you need a goal, make it mins of Z2 per week, not miles
 
hokiehunter373 said:
@BTaylor I’ll add, if you’re going to try and do it, don’t focus on distance and pace. Tell yourself you’re gonna do Z2 for 40-60 mins. Get on the treadmill and settle into whatever setting it is to be almost at the top of Z2. Don’t check your pace. Note your distance at the end of 45 mins so you can check your progress in 3, 6, 12 months. Repeat as many times per week as you can. If you need a goal, make it mins of Z2 per week, not miles
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Yeah, I dont think my trainer is going to go for that. My options according to her are HIIT, lifting and hike/ruck. She allows for one light cardio/active recovery day every week or so as long as it is mostly zone 3. The other day when I actually did a zone 2 treadmill workout, her exact comment afterwards was "you're gonna be a fat A if you keep f'ing off like that." She's old school and it kinda makes my britches tight. :cool:
 
BTaylor said:
Yeah, I dont think my trainer is going to go for that. My options according to her are HIIT, lifting and hike/ruck. She allows for one light cardio/active recovery day every week or so as long as it is mostly zone 3. The other day when I actually did a zone 2 treadmill workout, her exact comment afterwards was "you're gonna be a fat A if you keep f'ing off like that." She's old school and it kinda makes my britches tight. :cool:
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Do what she wants after you do your Z2 stuff
 
Rest day yesterday, 9 today. Did a tempoish 4*6 min repeat workout with the club and jogged to/from. Ran with a slower buddy because I just wanted to do some miles so not sure I can call it a true tempo workout, but the legs wound up tired regardless.
 
Dang it, dang it man!!! I know there is no crying allowed but how about some gentle whining? I have adjusted my sleep schedule to wake up at 2 am on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings to ensure I get my runs in. Regardless of cold, rain or blisters on feet, I have completely my runs and all the dang Zone 2 crap, lol. I now will miss running the first time due to some discomfort in the lower part of my hamstring. I thought I was experiencing mild cramping from dehydration yesterday during my run but that doesn’t seem to be it as the discomfort is definitely present this morning. I am assuming I have overtrained or something because I haven’t been doing sprints or any speed training. Hopefully a few days off will do the trick but I’m dang heart broken.
Running with you guys in spirit!!!!
 
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