FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Zone 2 is an interactive training calendar that combines your actual sports activities (synced from Strava) with your planned workout sessions.

It's a tool designed for athletes who want to structure their progression and methodically track their performance.

• Visualization of weekly/monthly/yearly training loads
• Comparison between planned and actual performances
• Organization of training cycles with different week types
• Drag and drop workout sessions
• Track progress with visual indicators
• Adapt your schedule based on your goals
• Strava synchronization

Zone 2 is currently in beta and free to access.

Yes, Zone 2 is designed to be fully responsive and work on all devices, from mobile phones to desktop computers. However some functionalities may be limited on smaller screens at the moment.

To create your training plan in Zone 2:

1. Go to the calendar
2. Set your main goal (marathon, trail running, etc.)
3. Structure your training weeks in appropriate blocks
4. Plan your weekly sessions with details on type, distance, duration, and elevation
5. Sync with Strava or manually enter your completed activities

Yes, Zone 2 allows you to plan various types of workouts:

• Easy Run: Low intensity to develop aerobic endurance without excessive fatigue
• Recovery Run: Very light run after intense effort to promote muscle recovery
• Intervals: Intense periods followed by rest to improve speed and cardiovascular condition
• Long Run: Sustained run at moderate pace to develop endurance
• Fartlek: Mix of fast and slow running with spontaneous speed variations
• Tempo: Sustained, moderate effort to improve lactate threshold
• Hill Repeats: Intense uphill sprints followed by recovery jogs

To modify a session:

1. Click on the session in the calendar
2. Edit the details in the form that opens
3. Save your changes

You can also move a session by drag-and-drop directly in the calendar. You can also copy a session by holding the Ctrl key (or Cmd on Mac) while dragging it to another date.

The color code for metrics is as follows:

• Blue = Distance
• Red = Elevation
• Green = Duration

Display format: Actual / Planned

To see your progress over time:

1. Go to the dashboard
2. Check the charts showing the progression of your metrics (distance, elevation, time)
3. Use filters to display different periods (week, month, year)
4. Compare your actual performances with your planned goals

1. By clicking on the dashboard, calendar or activities page, you will be prompted to connect your Strava account
2. Click on "Connect to Strava"
3. Authorize Zone 2 to access your Strava data
4. Once connected, you will be able to synchronize your activities from the calendar
5. Your activities will automatically appear on the days they were performed

If your activities aren't syncing:

1. Make sure you're properly connected to Strava
2. Click the "Sync" button in the calendar
3. If the problem persists, disconnect and reconnect your Strava account

No, Zone 2 is designed to work with Strava data for optimal performance tracking.

The choice of week type depends on your overall training plan and the phase you're in:

• Use Development weeks during intensive training periods
• Alternate with Reduced weeks every 3-4 weeks to promote recovery
• Use Maintenance weeks between intensive training blocks
• Schedule a Recovery week after a competition or an intense training block
• Include 1-3 Tapering weeks before an important competition
• Mark your competitions as Race weeks

1. Go to the calendar view
2. Click on the week header
3. Select the desired week type from the dropdown menu

For an effective training structure:

• Follow the 10% rule (don't increase your volume by more than 10% per week)
• Follow a cycle of 3-4 weeks of increasing load followed by a recovery week
• Vary the types of training (endurance, speed, strength)
• Include at least one complete rest day per week
• Plan your intensive sessions after recovery days
• Adapt your plan according to how you feel and your actual performances

• Avoid increasing volume or intensity too quickly
• Don't neglect recovery weeks
• Don't do multiple intense sessions consecutively
• Don't ignore signs of excessive fatigue or injury
• Don't copy another athlete's plan without adapting it to your level
• Avoid planning sessions that are too specific too early in your preparation
• Remember that consistency takes precedence over intensity for long-term progress

Use deletion options with caution:

• To delete an individual session, go to the session view and use the trash icon
• To delete entire weeks/months/years, use the corresponding menu
• To delete activities, go to the Activities menu and use the delete option

Yes, your data is secure:

• All data is stored securely and confidentially
• We only use your information to provide and improve the service
• You maintain complete control over your data
• You can request deletion of your data at any time

For more information, see our privacy policy.