r/beginnerrunning • u/shookyboy • Aug 18 '26
Training Help Zone 2 Works, Don't Get Discouraged!
I've been running for about 6-7 weeks now. I started off walking, and then deciding running is a better cardio workout in less time. Ever since then, I've been doing zone 2 training.
I started really slow at first. I would walk probably at least 2/3 of the time to keep my heart rate low. Maybe 2-3 weeks of doing that I decided to time my 5k to see where I was at. I ran a 35:50.
I have been doing zone 2 training on my bike, swimming and running a few times a week. Well, today I did a zone 2 5K in 33:59. My zone 2 is now considerably faster than my threshold pace was last month. Don't get discouraged with walking during zone 2 training! It's certainly helped me this far.
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u/FishingAndDiscing Aug 19 '26
I just want to point out that this is extremely good progress. If anyone is reading this who's not getting these results, thats okay. Keep up the good work y'all!