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The Value of Zone 3, Heart Rate vs. Effort, & How Heat Impacts Z2 with Brady Holmer (repost!)

Sep 24, 2026 · 1h 13m

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Brady Holmer is a physiologist, 2:24 marathoner, and author of the Physiologically Speaking newsletter . This episode is important because it refutes many myths about Zone 2. It was first published in 2024 at the height of the Z2 craze. Brady and Jason discuss: Zone 2 specifics Why an elevated heart rate isn't always the same The value of Zone 3 running How heat impacts your HR A lot more... Follow Brady on X here and thank him for coming on the Strength Running Podcast! Thank you Altra! New customers can get 10% off your entire order with code jason10 here . I've been wearing Altra shoes for years - I absolutely love the roomy toe box that leaves extra room for my feet to move more…