re: Explain it to me like I’m 5 - Running edition

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Zone 2 training has been the hardest thing I've ever tried. Mentally, it's really hard to do.

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I just got a hr monitor and started zone2 training. It is difficult to stay that low.

What program are you following? I'm running 3 days a week. Tuesday around 6 miles at zone 2, thursdays i run six miles with intervals( 8x400 with zone 2 before, between and after), then a long zone 2 on saturday or sunday (8-12 miles). I completely made up this program on my own and am wondering if it is good.

I am hoping to improve my 10k times and also build up to doing some trail half marathons.