There's a lot of confusing info on the internet when it comes to building endurance.

Let's get you the knowledge you need to set you up for a strong, injury-free year. Listen to get answers to these questions:

How do I build endurance?
How should I deal with a persistently high heart rate?
After taking a recovery or down week, can you jump back up to the weekly mileage level that you were at before or should it be more gradual?
How do I figure out my easy running pace?
Will low HR training help you run faster?
Why should I be running in Zone 2? How do you know if Zone 2 is too slow?

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