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S10 Ask Dr Hazel: What is Zone 2 training and why is it important?

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Show Notes

This weeks listener question is: “There’s a lot of information out there about the benefits of zone two training for longer distance runs such as for half or full marathons or longer. Can you explain in more detail about zone two training and the benefits it provides for longer distance runs?”If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to [email protected] out more about zone 2 training at www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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