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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am really confused about zone 2 running.  I am training to do 10k and on week 4 of 10 of a training schedule.  I just finished my long run - 60 minutes.  It was tough to stay under 130 BPM.  My pace went from 15:30 to 15:55 by the last mile.  My one mile pace is around 10minutes.  Does this seem right?  It felt like effort 2-3 if 1 is a walk.[/quote]

Personally, I think a lot of the zone training stuff is for more experienced runners. I have been training for my first big race this fall (Army 10 miler) and found it very difficult to stay in Zone 2, especially early on. I'd basically have to stop running and walk, which makes no sense for my training goals. For many of my runs I was in Zone 3 or 4 for most of it. An experienced runner gave me the advice to not get wrapped up in all that yet and just focus on getting out there and getting it done. Unless you are an experienced runner looking at improving your times, I'd let go of the zone training and speed training stuff and focus on getting the miles in best you can.   [/quote]

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