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    Apparently I suck at zone 2

    @jadex It's always been my specialty so to speak. I updated my post above so you may have missed it but 165-170 is something I've been able to maintain for an hour in the past across different fitness trackers so either they are all wrong or it's just me. Maybe next time I should try talking to...
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    Apparently I suck at zone 2

    @jadex I doubt I could talk in full sentences, I'm assuming I am in fact in zone 4. If you asked my coach what my biggest strength is it would be the fact I can find an uncomfortable pace and make it comfortable. By holding back I simply mean yes I could go faster but I'd probably blow up and...
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    Apparently I suck at zone 2

    @lostsoul2016 Yeah it goes against every fibre of my being. For me pacing means just go to 80-90% instead of 100. Not 50%. I think for running zone 2 for me is a truffle shuffle and I don't think my pride will allow it. May have to invest in a bike to use while watching TV or something to get...
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    Apparently I suck at zone 2

    In an effort to trim a few lbs this year (6' 220lbs) and improve my cardio I started running longer distances. In true CrossFit fashion I went from 0k to 5k to 10k distances in a couple weeks. I really focused on picking a pace I could sustain and not allow myself to chase metrics which has...
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    Started CrossFit two months ago! Ran a mile without stopping today for the first time in my entire life!

    @rgw00 It's an amazing feeling when you hit those targets. It's what I love about CrossFit. I was obese and my family has a history of heart disease. My Dr sent me for a stress test for my ticker and this was a few months after I started CrossFit and dropped the weight. The technician asked me...
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