u/Better_Finances

I'm a late 30sf and I've been running 5ks and 10ks very slowly for 2.5 years. My run pace is about a 13 min mile. However, this pace is an all out effort for me and my heart rate stays > 175bpm 95% of the run.

I want to start zone 2 training but the only way I can maintain a zone 2 heartrate is by power walking and I do that for 30-40 min. My zone 2 heart rate is 108-126. Is this normal?

Is my training plan below the correct way to train in zone 2?

Mon, Tues and Thur - 40 min powerwalking in zone 2

Saturday - run my normal 5k or 10k at 13 minute mile with a heartrate of 175-182

I don't do any other exercising.