Long intervals give you a chance to really feel what pacing is like for these intensities. Make sure you are following the zone guide and practicing the difference between hard efforts and easy efforts.
5 min in Zone 1
5 min in Zone 2
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3 sets:
5 minutes in Zone 4
3 minutes in Zone 1
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5 min Zone 1
Zone 1 – Very easy with little to no impact on respiratory rate
Zone 2 – Easy but able to maintain a conversation without interruption
Zone 3 – Moderate but sustainable for 1+ hours. 5-10 words without interruption
Zone 4 – Hard but not all out. 2-3 words before interruption.
Zone 5 – 97% effort for the given duration.
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