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The Strength Running Podcast

The Strength Running Podcast

Zone 2 Running Best Practices, Surprises, and Myths with Alyssa Olenick, PhD

Jun 25, 2026 · 1h 10m

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Alyssa Olenick is an exercise phyisology PhD, ultramarathoner, hybrid athlete, and weightlifter. She's been featured in Time, Nike, Women's Health - and pretty much every major media outlet and podcast that exists. She's also one of my favorite communicators about training theory and physiology. Today, she's helping us decipher Zone 2 running : How to grow Z2 fitness (hint: don't just run in Z2!) The timeline of Zone 2 improvement Why Z2 is not a "cage" How heart rate at this effort is impacted by heat a lot more! Resources & Extras: Follow Alyssa on IG Alyssa's website Brady Holmer on Zone 2 Z2 Myths (video) Thank you Previnex! Get yourself 15% off your first purchase with code jason15…