May 08, 2023

How To Zone Train

1 hour

Do you dictate how fast or slow you run depending on your heart rate? Many people are starting to understand that in order to get faster you actually need to run slower, but in order to do that, how are you objectively knowing if you’re running slow enough? Zone training is a popular training method used in triathletes and runners to build endurance and speed. But, did you know in order to successfully zone training there are common mistakes runners need to avoid that they make all the time? In this episode, Coach D will discuss…

What is zone training?
What are the benefits of zone training?
What are the challenges with zone training?
What zones should you primarily train in?
Should every runner zone train?

Danielle (Coach D) is a seasoned marathoner and distance runner. She has over a decade experience coaching runners and athletes of all abilities. Her specialties include strength training for runners, introducing new athletes to the sport, and long distance (half & full marathon) training. Danielle is passionate about helping others learn to run pain free and build strength & endurance to complete their running goals. Danielle is an RRCA Certified Running Coach, NASM Personal Trainer, 17x Marathon Finisher and 2x Ironman 70.3 Finisher . She believes that nothing is impossible, the word itself reads I'm Possible.

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