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Zone 1 training for runners
Low HR-Zone 2-Maffetone MAF-Base Training, Podcast

The Zone Underneath Zone 2 (And Why Zone 1 Matters)

*Disclaimer*: This is all for general information and entertainment purposes only. I am not your doctor, nutritionist, dietician, physical/physio therapist, psychologist, personal AI, or any other medical professional.  If you want to go further with this information, you should consult […]

Zone 2 Training Not Working
Low HR-Zone 2-Maffetone MAF-Base Training, Podcast

Why You Can’t Stay In Zone 2 (4 Fixes)

*Disclaimer*: This is all for general information and entertainment purposes only. I am not your doctor, nutritionist, dietician, physical/physio therapist, psychologist, personal AI, or any other medical professional.  If you want to go further with this information, you should consult […]

Zone Two Running Test
Low HR-Zone 2-Maffetone MAF-Base Training, Podcast, Run & Train With Me, Train With Me

Zone 2 Training Is Useless Without This One Test | MAF Test

A Simple Way to Track Your Aerobic Gains (and Catch Issues Before They Sneak Up on You) Using a heart rate monitor isn’t just about checking numbers to see if you’re “in the zone” or hitting some vague target. It’s […]

Heart rate training for runners
Low HR-Zone 2-Maffetone MAF-Base Training, Podcast, Start Here

Your Heart Rate Zone Is Wrong (Fix It in 10 Minutes)

You ran 9-minute miles yesterday and felt great. Today you’re running the exact same pace and dying. Same 9-minute miles. Completely different effort. Your watch shows the answer: your heart rate is 15 beats higher today. But you ignored it […]

run faster with easy training
Low HR-Zone 2-Maffetone MAF-Base Training, Podcast, Start Here

Why You Get Tired So Fast (And How to Fix It Instantly)

Here’s something that makes no sense: the slower you train, the faster you race. Sounds like complete BS, right? I thought so too. For my first 15 years of running, I pushed every single run, constantly trying to beat yesterday’s […]

low heart rate training tips
Low HR-Zone 2-Maffetone MAF-Base Training, Podcast

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

I Tried Low HR Zone 2 Training for 13 years – This happened Most runners quit Zone 2 training right before the magic happens. Week 7 is when it all clicks, but only if you avoid these key beginner mistakes […]

Zone 2 training myths
Low HR-Zone 2-Maffetone MAF-Base Training, Podcast

What If Zone 2 Running Is Slowing You Down?

Low heart rate training, Easy running and zone 2 efforts… If you’ve touched distance running YouTube or listened to a health and fitness optimisation podcast lately, you’ve heard about it. It’s everywhere. But then I listened to a podcast that […]

Tailwind
DLake Deliberates, Mental & Mindset, Podcast, Tools & Tactics (Advanced)

If Running Feels Hard Lately, This Might Be Why

Ever feel like you’re pushing as hard as you can and still not breaking through? Like you’re grinding out the miles, hitting your workouts, checking all the boxes—and yet your progress feels stuck? Here’s something most runners overlook: it’s not […]

DLake Deliberates, Low HR-Zone 2-Maffetone MAF-Base Training, Podcast, Race Recap, Racing

How To Run a Sub 3 Marathon in Maffetone Zone 2 Low HR

I spent six months religiously training in zone two, convinced I’d found the marathon cheat code. Heart rate capped at 161 BPM, endless slow miles, building what everyone calls “the aerobic engine.” Then I lined up in Ballarat, Australia ready […]

Hypothetical Theoretical, Low HR-Zone 2-Maffetone MAF-Base Training

Base Training Is Boring—And That’s Exactly Why It Works

Ever stare at your watch mid-run and wonder, “Why the hell am I not getting faster?” You’re not broken. You’re bamboo. Here’s the thing: bamboo spends three to five years growing roots underground before you ever see a stalk. You’d […]

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