Zone 2 Running Benefits: How Slower Runs Make You Faster
I used to measure runs in agony: black toenails, 5am alarms, soggy trainers and all that jazz. For example, the NHS Couch to 5K plan has you alternating run/walks at “a pace that feels comfortable” – basically zone 2 for rookies. One damp Tuesday morning, jogging my “easy” route along the towpath at 7am, some…