@PiggyKropotkinn If you want to build endurance, mixing in this kind of training often will help you improve tremendously, absolutely. But it’s not an end-all be-all. When you feel ready for it down the line, speed work and pushing harder paces will make you a better runner too ^w^
@PiggyKropotkinn The old chud way was to subtract your age from 220. But there are calculators that use your resting heart rate, weight, age, etc. that you can find online which will be much better
@PiggyKropotkinn Heart rate zones are based on your max heart rate. Zone 2 is about 60-70% of your MHR and strengthens your aerobic base when you stay in it long enough. A good indicator of being in Zone 2 is the ability to have a light convo or breathe through just your nose (if no HR monitor)
@PiggyKropotkinn But I will say that even though I’ve got over a decade of experience with long distance swimming and running, I will admit I still don’t know much!
@PiggyKropotkinn Could be how you breathe, when I work on Zone 2 while running, I deeply breathe only through my nose. When swimming, I even pace my breathing. If you need to run-walk-run-walk to keep yourself in Zone 2, so be it. Staying *consistent* with your training will be most beneficial!