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What is zone 2 running?

What are the benefits of zone 2 running?

How do you find your zone 2 running pace?

How much time should you spend training in zone 2?

When can you expect to see results from zone 2 running?

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 zone 1, you’re warming up for a run, and in zone 5, you’re at an all-out sprint. Recently, zone 2 has gained MVP status among the five zones, thanks in part to longevity gurus like Peter Attia, M.D ., who calls zone training one of the four essential “pillars of exercise” for staying healthy as we age.

The following guide teaches you everything you need to know about zone 2 running—and how to capitalize on its benefits.

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