Zone 2 Training Will LEVEL UP Your Life...

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[ferguscrawley]

Hey everyone! Thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[RojoBoxeador]

When I started ‘blue zoning’ I had trouble dropping my ego and sticking with it. In many ways it’s now the epitome of why I train. To not compare myself with others, to maintain consistency and to trust the long term process

[leonardmilcin]

I think, the best part of Zone 2 training is that it really is very enjoyable. You are not out of breath, you do not tire quickly, you come back home and can get back to your life immediately.
And as long as you are healthy, have proper running technique and do not ramp up volume too quickly, you can pretty much forget about injuries.
It really is very easy to stick to and really hard to find any reason not to.

[alexpointon]

I learnt how to run from the army, they unsurprisingly taught me to always red line it. I spent over 10 years running that way. In the last 2 years I've slowed it down and have been amazed at how much better my cardio has become. Run slow to run fast. (I'd also suggest cycling as you can push it relatively hard and still be in zone 2)

[pandaprophetable]

In my experience as a therapist, I’ve learned that avoidance of discomfort keeps people stuck in circles which moves people further and further away from their true happiness. There’s great value in sitting with our negative emotions to understand them, learn our triggers and recalibrate a plan moving forward. Love your content!

[alejandroaznar]

You put in words what I repeat to myself, all silent, in the middle of a cycling night, in a 600k brevet, in a bikepacking adventure, starving and wey under the rain, in every situation that means suffering that I choose to take on. I feel fully identified with your three points, and I wish I could explain it to my friends and family when they ask me...why?😅
I do this because it what makes me feel alive, the feeling of being at the limit, stranded, away from all confort...
Thanks for the video :)

[sergiutelbisz]

When I was 19 years old I applied for the police force. There was a physical test and a knowledge one.

In 2009 we did not have Garmins or chest straps, at least not in my country and every sport instructor told me that If I want to pass my endurance 1k in 3:45 min test I had to train by running a lot of km as hard as I can. Naturally I did train in that fashion and I hated every minute. It was painful and frustrating. After I passed my test and eventually graduated I promised to myself never to run again. Fast forward, after 8 years, I started loving strength training and after 2 years of only gym workouts I decided to give cardio a try. Started running again and remembered why I hate it.

At one point I stumbled on a video, I don't remember which, that explained heart zones and heart rate training. I was stupefied. So I bought a Garmin and it changed everything. I learned so much from it, about low/high aerobic, anaerobic, lactate threshold, VO 2max and then I found channel's like yours Fergus and it hit me so hard that there actually is a concept of zone 2 training.

At first it was so hard to pace myself. Bought a chest strap, did the LT test and configured my zones. For me to be in zone 2 I had to stay at a 8:00-8:40 min/km pace. It felt like walking. But I trusted the process and kept going, mixing it up using Garmin's daily suggestions. After 9 months of running and strength training I got my zone 2 at a 6:35-7:00 min/km pace. My lactate threshold went up and signed up for my first half-marathon which I completed in 2h:7 minutes, (5:59 pace) and I was not exhausted.

Zone 2 training is incredible and now I often regret not having known all of this back in 2009. I can actually get my time now of 1k, at 32 years of age easier than when I was 20. When I do it it feels so natural for my body and a feeling of gratitude and peace overcomes me. It is an incredible state of serenity.

Maybe not even the trainers where I live knew back then how to properly train in endurance tests and the importance of zone 2. Now I love mixing strength and endurance activities. I feel much more healthy, disciplined and strong.

Thank you Fergus for the inspiration 🙏 ❤

[camhurst]

Hey mate. Really inspired by you sharing your mental health spiral. I was in a psychiatric hospital 4 times in the last two years with many factors influencing that deterioration of wellbeing. I'm finally out of it with pushing myself with jogging, weight training and dieting. Seeing your story gives me great appreciation and motivation for the transformation journey.

[chrisward]

Great video, now following :)
My favourite past time is now walking. First off a mountain biker then a runner but now nothing beats a long distance walk in challenging conditions where you question what you are doing and whether you’ll make it to your next hotel before it gets dark or your phone and watch run out of battery. Endurance rocks 🤘

[no_excuses]

Great podcast, I think zone 2 training is always easier when I have lots of things going on in my mind. It helps me to sort out things while I'm in a state of conscious mediation.

[shanepetersen]

This so resonates with me at the moment as I had my first DNF in a 100k ultra and struggled to accept it for a day or 2 but then realized all the blessings that I have with endurance and life and I then really embraced the dnf and i come out of it quite humble and seeing things a bit different in a positive way
It's all about the process and growing with it and being a better version of myself
Thanks for everything you share Fergus all the way from NZ

[sethkohler]

As avid Marathon runner I can connect with your feelings on meeting yourself while training. I get very excited now when I hear that inner voice pushing back at me. Whether self doubt has crept in or temporary desire to stop has sprung up I now revel in those moments and will often verbalize the "conversation" that my internal mind has decided is important in that space in time. It is okay and normal to feel overwhelmed. It is understandable to get tired both in day to day life as well as training but it is how we deal and prepare for those moments that determine who we are and who we want to be. Pushing through while accepting the difficult moments are what make me a stronger human. I love to remind myself that I am actively choosing to do hard things in order to better prepare myself for the hard things I do not choose. Please keep on spreading these truths and enriching the world with your voice and actions. You are being heard and making a difference. Thank you.

[m_kago]

The explanation of what happens between your ears in zone 2 is probably the best way I’ve never explained why I like goin on two hour runs at 5am on a Saturday. It’s what I imagine deep meditation is supposed to be like.

[haleyps]

I’ve only been Zone 2 training for a couple months after years of weight training and HIIT training. My level of fitness has already increased dramatically and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. It’s not wrecking my body like higher intensity cardio does. I’m excited to see how fit I can get.

[sailingtilsundown]

Agree with so much of this. I am always being told that running and biking ruins my strength in lifting. But I ENJOY both. I like running marathons, riding BMX, riding enduro and I like deadlifting and calisthenics. Each has a place, and to experience the positives of both is freeing.

[Fraser]

What an amazing answer Fergus. I completely understand and agree with what you said about zone 2 training, it's exactly how I feel about it, but I don't think I could have explained as eloquently as you did.

[Turnoffsociety]

This man has the best into I have ever seen!

[tblightningbolt]

This is excellent and brought to the surface a few ideas I think I knew but needed to address in a deeper way

[yoshimitchsu]

As someone who likes to run as though my demons are chasing me, I find zone 2 training a struggle. But you've sold me on the merits and I'm gonna give it another go.

[nkunal]

Resonate with “there is a better version of me on the other side” a lot!