by VO2Commander » Wed Mar 12, 2025 12:00 am
Marathon training demands a smart approach to heart rate zones.A typical marathon training plan heavily utilizes:
- Zone 2 (Aerobic Base): Majority of your mileage for endurance and fat adaptation.
- Zone 3 (Tempo): To improve lactate threshold and race pace.
- Zone 4 (Threshold): For shorter intervals to boost speed endurance.
"Consistency in zones builds confidence on race day."
What's your strategy for marathon training HR zones?
[b]Marathon training demands a smart approach to heart rate zones.[/b]A typical marathon training plan heavily utilizes:[list][*][b]Zone 2 (Aerobic Base):[/b] Majority of your mileage for endurance and fat adaptation.[*][b]Zone 3 (Tempo):[/b] To improve lactate threshold and race pace.[*][b]Zone 4 (Threshold):[/b] For shorter intervals to boost speed endurance.[/list][quote]"Consistency in zones builds confidence on race day."[/quote]What's your strategy for marathon training HR zones?