Return 2 Sport PT & Performance

02/19/2026

The trail tee’s are here and they’re 🔥
There’s still time to sign up to secure yours before we run out!

02/19/2026

10 days until race day!

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02/19/2026

Most runners look at heart rate and see one thing: A number.

But behind that number are very specific physiological systems that determine whether you fade late in a race… or finish strong.

Today I want to simplify something that often sounds overly technical: LT1, LT2 and explain why understanding them can completely change your results.

Let’s break it down in everyday terms. Your Body Has “Gears”

LT1: Your All-Day Gear
This is the effort where your body is burning a high percentage of fat and keeping fatigue low. You can hold this pace for a long time without blowing up. This is usually keeping your heart rate right at or below Z2.

If you improve LT1:
You become more durable
Your easy pace gets faster without feeling harder
Long runs feel smoother
You stop fading late in races
For ultras and trail races, this is your most important system.

LT2: Your Sustainable Speed
This is your strongest steady effort. Think threshold or 1 hour pace. This is usually Z4 for heart rate zones.
Below LT2, you’re stable.
Above LT2, fatigue accelerates quickly.

If you improve LT2:
Your 10K and half marathon pace improves
Hills feel more manageable
You can push harder without falling apart
For 10K to marathon distances, this becomes a major performance driver.

02/18/2026

Understand your zones and find your fast. Thanks Tennessee Valley Outsider for highlighting how VO2max testing can help you dial in your training.

Behind your heart rate number are specific physiological systems that determine whether you fade late in a race or finish strongly. One of the keys to determine proper training zones is your VO₂max.

02/18/2026

Just need to access it champion.

02/18/2026

We had some fun yesterday. Can anyone guess what we did?

02/17/2026

We let him cook (for us) 😋🤭

Your meals prep is ready to be picked up!

02/16/2026

Meal ideas for you this week! If you need direction or further help just dm us for more info!

02/16/2026

We let him cook (for us) 😋🤭

Your meals are ready! Come and get them!

02/16/2026

We love helping you with what you need!

02/11/2026

Everyday can feel mundane but it will add up.