Why Staying in Your Zones Makes You Faster

Have you ever looked at an easy workout and thought, “This cannot possibly be enough”?In this episode of Coach Erin Says, Coach Erin Byrge from 3 Goals Multisport Coaching answers a real athlete question from Margaret about staying in the right training zones and understanding the purpose of easier efforts.We’re looking at training zones through the lens of an investment portfolio.A smart training plan needs balance. Easy workouts are steady, lower-risk investments. Hard workouts are higher-cost investments. Recovery, fueling, and sleep help protect the account. And adaptation? That is the raise.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why easy training is not wasted trainingWhat each training zone is actually doing for youWhy Zone 3 can become the sneaky “medium-hard” trapWhy harder is not always betterHow staying in your zones helps you show up ready for key workoutsHow training discipline shows up on race dayIf you are constantly turning easy workouts into medium-hard workouts, this episode will help you understand why staying in the right zone may be one of the smartest things you can do.Read the companion blog: https://www.3goalsmultisport.com/why-easy-triathlon-workouts-feel-too-easy-and-why-they-work/Start with a free triathlon training plan built around your fitness, schedule, and race date:https://www.3goalsmultisport.com/freeplan/Submit a question for a future episode in the comments or to [email protected] with grit, give yourself grace, keep chasing your goals, and go make yourself proud.