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    The Stronger Stride Podcast

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    A podcast about running and more! A weekly conversation with accomplished athletes, health professionals, and weekend warriors on how and why they do what they do. We aspire to share value on topics surrounding training, nutrition, injury prevention, and mental strategies to not only improve your performance but enhance your life. Your hosts, Lydia Mckay; Physiotherapist and Personal Trainer, and Sophie Lane; Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Running Coach, are passionate about running and are excited to help you run stronger!

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

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

    October 18, 2025
    48m

    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 Training

    Double Threshold

    Matt Hansen Threshold Training


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