The Zone Two Advantage: Unveiling the Triathlete's Secret Weapon
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Coach Mike Ricci interview 6 time National Champion Coach Jim Hallberg about the importance of Zone 2 and how Jim relies on it to see progress with his athletes.
Takeaways
- Zone 2 training is the foundation of all training in endurance sports.
- Zone 2 training improves aerobic capacity without excessive fatigue or muscle breakdown.
- Perceived effort, heart rate, pace, and power can be used to determine Zone 2 intensity.
- Recovery is important for allowing the body to adapt and improve.
- Capillary density plays a crucial role in delivering oxygen and removing waste from muscles.
- The balance between Zone 2 training and higher intensity workouts should be individualized based on race goals and time availability.
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