How Training Improves LT

About this episode

In this episode, the coaches discuss lactate threshold training, its testing methods, and its impact on performance.

Summary: In Episode 10, the coaches recap what lactate threshold training is and then explore ways to test, train and race at that threshold Key Discussion Points: Addressing Common Misconceptions: Tempo training is the same as LT training LT training should be brutal Deep Dive: How lactate threshold differs from other types of training What is happening when we run under, at or over LT How you can test your lactate threshold What does LT training mean for performance What it feels like to train at LT LT training parameters & environment Webinar Pitch, Outro & Feedback Submit questions for the “Ask Me Anything” episode Noteworthy Moments/Quotes: 1:08 - The coaches celebrate the arrival of the new equipment 4:25 - Coach Tim shares his Coaching Moment of the week and Coach Donald talks about the Strength Training for Runners webinar 7:00 - The coaches explore some common myths associated with lactate threshold training, and go on a crusade against “tempo” running 20:15 - Coach Donald shares the discussion topics for the day, while Coach Tim provides a brief recap of what lactate “buffering” means and talks about what is happening at a cellular level when we run at…

People in this episode

Hosts: Coach Donald, Coach Tim

Topics covered

• lactate threshold training
• testing lactate threshold
• performance improvement
• common misconceptions
• training techniques

Keywords

• lactate threshold
• tempo training
• training techniques
• performance
• running

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