My garmin has it set up like this:
Z1 = 50-60%
Z2 = 60-70%
Z3 = 70-80%
Z4 = 80-90%
Z5 = 90%+
As of right now, I’m seeing my Z3 improve but improving Z2 is going to take me a while. I can have a conversation in Z3 using the Garmin percentages.
I’ve also seen other forums/websites have different percentages. Ex.
Z1 = 68-73%
Z2 = 73-80%
Z3 = 80-87%
Z4 = 87-93%
Z5 = 93%+
If I used this method, then my Z2 is the one that has been improving this whole time. This one ‘feels’ right to me when I’m running but I’ve only been running for a few months at this point (was running last year but got sick a few times and had to basically start all over) so maybe I just need to stick to it and the garmin method will start to make more sense.
So I was just curious how everyone has their percentages set up. What do you all actually train at?
a_fancy_kiwi
For some runners (maybe even a majority) that’s true. To me, the numbers are important. I want measurable results and properly calibrated goals to work towards. Half the fun in this for me is in the numbers
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Why do chemists pipette liquids when they can’t get the exact amount of atoms in every drop? /s
‘Why measure something no one else does?’ is generally a foolish take.
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You’re right, I should do exactly what you do because you’ve perfected running. I’ve seen the light, no one should record measurements from their runs because they will never win as many Olympic medals as you’ve won. Genius
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