Training for a Marathon: Heart Rate Zone Strategy
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2025 12:00 am
Marathon training demands a smart approach to heart rate zones.
A typical marathon training plan heavily utilizes:
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.
What's your strategy for marathon training HR zones?"Consistency in zones builds confidence on race day."