to describe a certain training pace. "Lactate threshold" (LT) pace has been the preferred term in Runner’s World for the last handful of years. Loosely speaking, LT pace requires a hard but manageable effort, and forces your body to begin producing
for the brave 30-year-old to step up to the challenge.On August 19, Flt Lt Cadman set off on a running, swimming and cycling slog between Marble Arch and the Arc de Triomphe. She ticked off a remorseless 87-mile run from London to Dover, a 22-mile swim across
lactate-threshold velocity also heightens race performances. For example, 10K race speed is about 2.5 per cent faster than lactate-threshold (LT) speed, so improvements in LT will force your 10K pace upwards. Enhancing economy also increases average race
the point at which your muscle efficiency falls off significantly (your lactate threshold, or LT); and you can improve your endurance, or running economy (RE).It follows that the most effective training takes direct aim at one or more of these three factors
at the rate it’s being produced.Although there are many ways to determine your lactate threshold, most are expensive and inconvenient. In contrast, the DIY test I use is easily reproducible, cost-free and reasonably accurate. I call it a ‘Run LT Field Test
12 per cent of your weekly mileage at your lactate threshold (LT) or tempo pace When you run at LT pace, you enhance your running economy and your body’s ability to cope with increasing amounts of lactic acid. LT pace is your 5K pace, plus 25 to 45
-like-magic method that helped propel Paul Tergat, the former marathon world record holder, to greatness. The secret? The tempo run – that faster-paced session also known as a lactate-threshold, LT or threshold run. One US-based coach championing this method
have to do is register online, by post or by fax.Website www.maratonas.ltLatviaLike its Lithuanian cousin, the Riga International Marathon, held every May, is free, with the tab again picked up by Maxima. Last year, of the 135 finishers only 13 were
longer than one hour.• 500ml unsweetened fruit juice + 500ml water + 1g (1/5th teaspoon) salt• 150ml high juice squash + 850ml water + 1g (1/5th teaspoon) salt• 50-70g table sugar or glucose powder + 1lt water + 1g (1/5th teaspoon) salt
