Threshold Pace (LTP) Your lactate threshold pace (LTP) is the running pace above which amounts of lactic acid begin to accumulate in the blood. Scientists believe that this leads to increased fatigue during running. If you can improve your LTP, you’ll get

, and running a marathon is almost entirely aerobic." With most runners relying on their aerobic systems for races of 5K and over, being able to maintain pace is all about keeping just below your lactate threshold.Measure up To find out what that means for you

K on July 11 – it’s run entirely on sand and will really test your speed endurance. And when you return to the roads, there should be a new spring in your step.Improve Your Lactate Threshold Pace (LTP) Your lactate threshold pace (LTP) is the running