If anyone tells you that they are “non-reactive to zone 2”, meaning their body and certain muscle fibers do not adapt well to below blood lactate threshold (z2) training, then it is a volume problem. It’s almost physiologically impossible to not become aerobically more fit from training below your blood lactate threshold.
Speaking as someone who really likes to blow off steam by going on a hard run (and then getting hurt), this is a great post. I appreciate all the reminders about zone 2 and focusing on volume. I've seen many people who are that 'chill' athlete excel where my aggression and enthusiasm gets me inconsistent results. I love reading these philosophical posts!
Speaking as someone who really likes to blow off steam by going on a hard run (and then getting hurt), this is a great post. I appreciate all the reminders about zone 2 and focusing on volume. I've seen many people who are that 'chill' athlete excel where my aggression and enthusiasm gets me inconsistent results. I love reading these philosophical posts!
Great anecdote. And thank you haha, I always try to back my more philosophical thoughts with metrics and anecdotes!