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EPISODE · Oct 18, 2025 · 48 MIN

219. Comprehensive Guide to Training Zones - Lactate, Zone 2, 80/20

from The Stronger Stride Podcast · host Stronger Stride

In this episode of the Stronger Stride podcast, Sophie Lane, an exercise physiologist and running coach, delves into the intricacies of training zones. She explains the physiology behind different zones, how to calculate them, and the importance of metrics like heart rate, lactate, RPE, power, and pace. Sophie also discusses the benefits and limitations of zone 2 training, polarized training, and the double threshold model, while sharing personal insights from her own training journey.Related Episodes:Zone 2 TrainingDouble ThresholdMatt Hansen Threshold TrainingFollow Us on Instagram: ⁠ @⁠strongerstride⁠ | @⁠lydia_mckay⁠ | @⁠sophielane⁠⁠Like what we do? Support us - https://buymeacoffee.com/strongerstrideDiscount Codes: TAILWINDSTRONG – 15% off Tailwind NutritionSTRONGERSTRIDE – 15% off Vivobarefoot shoesSTRONGER15 – 15% off Skorcha SunscreenThanks for tuning in!

In this episode of the Stronger Stride podcast, Sophie Lane, an exercise physiologist and running coach, delves into the intricacies of training zones. She explains the physiology behind different zones, how to calculate them, and the importance of metrics like heart rate, lactate, RPE, power, and pace. Sophie also discusses the benefits and limitations of zone 2 training, polarized training, and the double threshold model, while sharing personal insights from her own training journey.Related Episodes:Zone 2 TrainingDouble ThresholdMatt Hansen Threshold TrainingFollow Us on Instagram: ⁠ @⁠strongerstride⁠ | @⁠lydia_mckay⁠ | @⁠sophielane⁠⁠Like what we do? Support us - https://buymeacoffee.com/strongerstrideDiscount Codes: TAILWINDSTRONG – 15% off Tailwind NutritionSTRONGERSTRIDE – 15% off Vivobarefoot shoesSTRONGER15 – 15% off Skorcha SunscreenThanks for tuning in!

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