I Tried Low HR Zone 2 Training for 13 years - This happened

What if running slower was actually the secret to running faster—and most people just never stick around long enough to see it?

If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but not getting faster, or keep getting injured, burned out, or stuck in a running rut, this episode breaks down the exact method to rebuild your fitness from the ground up. You’ll learn why running slower than you think builds real, lasting speed, what to expect each week during your first two months of low-heart-rate training, and the six mistakes that silently sabotage progress before most people ever see results.

Key Takeaways

1. Running slower builds endurance faster than constant high-intensity training because it strengthens the aerobic system, boosts mitochondria, and prevents burnout.
2. Most people fail at zone two training because they quit before week seven—right when the real progress begins.
3. True speed comes from consistency, patience, and knowing your heart rate zones instead of chasing pace or instant results.

Timestamps

• [00:09] What You'll Learn
• [00:34] How Running Slow Makes You Fast —My Story
• [01:37] What Is Zone 2 Running?
• [03:41] The 6 Common Mistakes: Mistake #1 Using Watch based/Optical HR Monitor
• [04:22] Use This to Run Farther and Longer with a Low HR
• [04:40] Mistake #2: Using the 220 – Age Formula.
• [06:00] Mistake #3: Letting Pace Dictate Effort.
• [06:38] Mistake #4: Living In The Gray Zone And Doing Too Much Zone 3 And Zone 4 Work
• [07:36] Mistake #5: Ignoring External Factors.
• [08:02] Mistake #6: Giving Up Too Soon.
• [08:21] Help Another Runner Be Amazing
• [08:48] What To Expect When You First Start Training: Week By Week
• [11:58] How To Find Your Zone 2 Hr - The Tests
• [12:55] Find Zone 2 Breath Test
• [14:37] Why Zone 2 Is So Important
• [15:53] What You Really Need Is Base Training

Links & Learnings

• 📈 Get your free run far and long with no effort training plan here - https://dlakecreates.com/zone2free
• 🎧 Listen, read and learn more here https://dlakecreates.com/lowhr
• Use the Free Vdot Calculator Tool - https://dlakecreates.com/vdot
• Learn all about Base Training - https://dlakecreates.com/base
• Is Zone 3 Gray Zone a waste of time or genius - https://dlakecreates.com/grayzone
• How to do MAF Test - https://dlakecreates.com/maf
• Instagram – https://instagram.com/dlakecreates
• Strava – https://www.strava.com/athletes/120507

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