I've been running for years, but I'll admit I'm a creature of habit. Same routes, same effort, same pace. While that's always worked for me, I've become a bit too comfortable with my running routine recently. I've completed a handful of half marathons, and, while I cross the finish line every time, my pace has barely shifted. With another race on the horizon - and a PB feeling long overdue - I decided it was time to actually do something about it.
That's when I came across an idea that almost felt counterintuitive at first: to run faster, I needed to slow down. The approach, known as 'Zone 2' running, focuses on keeping your effort low to build your aerobic base.
