Why Zone 2 Gets HARDER As You Get Fitter | We Asked An Expert

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Zone 2 training is one of the most talked-about topics in endurance sports—but what if you've been thinking about it all wrong? 🤯 Many believe Zone 2 is the "easy" training zone, but the truth is, the fitter you get, the harder Zone 2 can actually feel! We spoke with top triathlete Sam Long and physiologist Sam Sheppard to break down why Zone 2 training isn’t as simple as you think. Are you training in the right Zone 2? Understanding how Zone 2 really works can make a huge difference in your training. 00:00 Why Zone 2 Gets HARDER As You Get Fitter 00:37 How long is Sam Long's Zone 2 run and ride? 01:11 What speed or pace does he hold for those sessions? 02:31 Is zone 2 really the easiest zone? 03:45 Why Zone 2 can be difficult even for top Pros 04:08 How do you find Zone 2 as far as effort level goes? 04:59 Why Zone 2 is NOT just about speed or effort 05:20 Interview with physiologist Sam Sheppard 05:26 What actually defines Zone 2 physiologically? 05:59 Why pros have to work hard to stay in Zone 2 07:25 Understanding RPE in Zone 2 08:09 The fitter you get, the harder Zone 2 feels Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@gtn/join Useful Links Join GTN YouTube Memberships 👉 https://gtn.io/JoinGTNmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing 👉 https://gtn.io/subscribe Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://gtn.io/UPLOAD Check out the GTN Shop 👉 https://gtn.io/TeamKit GTN Training Plans 👉 https://gtn.io/qonrQw Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore Insurance products 👉 https://gtn.io/insurance How does Zone 2 feel for you—easy, hard, or somewhere in between? Do you struggle to stay in Zone 2, or do you find it too slow? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇 Watch more on GTN... 📹 Is Zone 2 & Base Training A Waste of Time? 👉 https://youtu.be/pr8gsRH50hY 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gtn.io/editorschoice 📹 Watch our weekly show, The GTN Show 👉 https://gtn.io/GTNshowPlaylist Photos: © Triathlon / Getty Images 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Open Road - Lennon Hutton Fresh Pastries - Lofive Mistaken Identity - Blue Saga #zone #zone2 #zone2training #speed #physiology #heartrate #gtn #triathlon #swimbikerun #swim #bike #run The Global Triathlon Network (GTN) is the world's biggest triathlon YouTube channel, with new videos every day! GTN is for anyone who loves triathlon: from seasoned triathletes to first-timers – and everyone in between! With the help of our former pro and Olympic medal-winning team, we’re here to inform, entertain and inspire you to become a better triathlete; including videos on: - How to swim, bike, and run faster with expert knowledge - Try our session ideas - Investigations into wide-ranging topics - The best triathlon bike tech and gear with pro-know-how - In-depth, entertaining features from the heart of the sport - Chat, opinion and interact with us across the channel and on social media! Join us on YouTube’s best triathlon channel to get closer to the sport and to become a better, faster and fitter triathlete! Welcome to the Global Triathlon Network. Thanks to our sponsors: Ryzon: https://gtn.io/ryzon Canyon bikes: http://gtn.io/canyon-bikes Coros: https://gtn.io/Coros Ergon: https://gtn.io/Ergon THEMAGIC5: https://gtn.io/TheMagic5 ON Running: http://gtn.io/On-Running Orca: http://gtn.io/Orca Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gtn.io/PrecisionHydration Roka: https://gtn.io/Roka Silca: https://gtn.io/silca Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gcn GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia GCN en Espanol - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Francais - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@GCNTraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbn GMBN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbnracing GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn