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Training
6 min read
Zone 2, explained without the jargon
Most of your runs should feel almost too easy. Here's why slow miles make you fast, and how to find your Zone 2.
Nick Alvarez
Zone 2 is the pace where you can still hold a full conversation. It feels slow, and that’s the point. It builds the engine that every faster session sits on.
How to find it
Use the talk test. If you can say a full sentence without gasping, you’re there. Your watch can confirm it, but your breathing is honest.
How much of it
Around three quarters of your weekly running. The coach in Corso keeps track and nudges you when easy days start getting quick.
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