How Training Improves LT

Summary:In Episode 10, the coaches recap what lactate threshold training is and then explore ways to test, train and race at that thresholdKey Discussion Points:Addressing Common Misconceptions:Tempo training is the same as LT trainingLT training should be brutalDeep Dive:How lactate threshold differs from other types of trainingWhat is happening when we run under, at or over LTHow you can test your lactate thresholdWhat does LT training mean for performanceWhat it feels like to train at LTLT training parameters & environmentWebinar Pitch, Outro & FeedbackSubmit questions for the “Ask Me Anything” episodeNoteworthy Moments/Quotes:1:08 - The coaches celebrate the arrival of the new equipment4:25 - Coach Tim shares his Coaching Moment of the week and Coach Donald talks about the Strength Training for Runners webinar7:00 - The coaches explore some common myths associated with lactate threshold training, and go on a crusade against “tempo” running20:15 - 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 “threshold”25:10 - The coaches talk about how you can test your lactate threshold, and learn what paces might correspond to your threshold35:45 - Coach Tim chats about how lactate threshold training translates to a real-world setting and race-specific environment44:15 - The coaches talk about the best practices and parameters for athletes to train at lactate threshold50:42 - Coach Donald wraps up the episode, teases the next series and solicits questions for the “Ask Me Anything” episodeResources Mentioned:Webinar: https://ghperformance.com/webinar/Website: https://ghperformance.com/Actionable Takeaways:Lactate threshold training is hard, but sustainable and NOT a brutal crash & burn effortVO2 max training raises your ceiling, but lactate threshold training determines how close you can get to that ceiling at a lower metabolic costYou can determine your lactate threshold using different fitness tests outside of a lab environmentNext Episode Teaser:In Season 2: Episode 11, the coaches tackle the “Ask Me Anything” questions!!