“Train slower to get faster.” As soon as I heard this, I had to find out more.
Zone 2 training is focused on doing low intensity exercise to grow your aerobic capacity, giving you a strong foundation to get fitter, healthier and faster.
I created this site to share all I’m learning about improving my health and fitness through Zone 2 training.
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Latest posts:
- Zone 2 Goals for the New Year: Consistency is Keyby Peter PatersonThe New Year often brings a wave of motivation to set ambitious fitness goals, and while goals can be a powerful tool, they’re not the ultimate prize. What really matters is consistency. Showing up for your training week after week is the secret sauce that leads to improved health, fitness, and longevity. Goals serve as… Read more: Zone 2 Goals for the New Year: Consistency is Key
- From Couch to Endurance: A Beginner’s Guide to Zone 2 Trainingby Peter PatersonStarting a fitness journey can feel daunting, especially if you’re new to structured exercise. I remember how overwhelmed I felt the first time I walked into a gym, unsure of where to start or whether I’d be able to stick with it. That’s why I’ve found Zone 2 training so transformative—it’s simple, approachable, and sustainable… Read more: From Couch to Endurance: A Beginner’s Guide to Zone 2 Training
- My Epic Journey. Conquering the Paris Brest Paris Audaxby Peter PatersonThe 8:15pm start wasn’t ideal. I would’ve preferred starting earlier to avoid riding all night when visibility is limited. But leaving in waves with hundreds of riders was cool – we could draft off each other to maintain pace. Spectators cheering loudly as we departed Rambouillet pumped me up. The gentle roads initially spread out… Read more: My Epic Journey. Conquering the Paris Brest Paris Audax
- July Progress, a change is as good as a restby Peter PatersonMy July Zone 2 project metrics show a big decrease in volume at about 50% of volume in May and June. This is in part due to me having no more qualifiers for my big event in August. And having a break where I mostly ran and hiked rather than doing big cycling miles. My… Read more: July Progress, a change is as good as a rest
- June progress, improved aerobic capacity and fat oxidationby Peter PatersonMy June Zone 2 project metrics show continued high volume with an almost exclusive focus on low intensity work. My Vo2Max hasn’t improved but my fat oxidation seems to have improved a lot. You can find details on my latest Vo2Max test and DEXA scan here. You can also find more information on training plan here,… Read more: June progress, improved aerobic capacity and fat oxidation
- The unexpected adventure on The Fifth Continent 300Km Audaxby Peter PatersonI woke up early on the morning of my cycling adventure, feeling excited and nervous. I had trained hard for months, and I was finally ready to put my skills to the test. I had a big bowl of pasta the night before, and for breakfast, I had my new favorite pre-ride meal: two fried… Read more: The unexpected adventure on The Fifth Continent 300Km Audax
- How I did a Max Heart Rate Testby Peter PatersonI decided to do a maximum heart rate test today. The main reason was that I had set my maximum heart rate at 191 beats per minute a few years ago. Whilst that was accurate at the time, the highest I’ve seen my heart rate is 178 bpm in the last year or so. I’m… Read more: How I did a Max Heart Rate Test
- Vo2Max test and DEXA scan. Fitness and weight benchmarkingby Peter PatersonI took a VO2Max test and DEXA scan recently and compared to my results from the same tests 6 moths ago. The tests give me an overall view of how my fitness and body composition has changed over the 6 months and to check that my progress is on track. My previous results can be… Read more: Vo2Max test and DEXA scan. Fitness and weight benchmarking
- May progress, a step up in volumeby Peter PatersonMy May Zone 2 project metrics show a step change in volume. You can find the details of my training plan here, my goals and metrics here. May was a big increase in volume, which is expected to continue through June. Vo2Max and strength has remained consistent, due to me not giving them the focus… Read more: May progress, a step up in volume
- What I Learned Preparing for Paris-Brest-Paris on a 600Km Audaxby Peter PatersonI woke up early for the Wander Wye 600km Audax, my biggest ride this year. I ate my standard pre-ride breakfast of two fried eggs and a bagel (500 calories), along with oatmeal and coffee for an extra 250 calories. I felt fueled up for the challenge ahead. The first 60km to Henley-on-Thames were fairly… Read more: What I Learned Preparing for Paris-Brest-Paris on a 600Km Audax
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