Threshold work is one of the cornerstones of training for runners who are tackling distances from 800m to ultras. Your lactate threshold is the point at which lactate is produced and accumulates in ...

We sat down with HYROX master coach Tiago Lousa to break down the real method to race-day speed, the mistakes holding athletes back and the fixes that make you faster without blowing up. Whether ...

Lactate threshold workouts are one of the most important parts of a training plan when you’re running longer distances. Putting your body through this type of exercise will help you to run faster and ...

When runners talk physiology, two terms tend to dominate the conversation: VO2 max and lactate threshold. Although the two metrics are related, they are not the same – and they shape performance in ...

A solid metric to know, considering its influence on race performance. Many coaches argue that lactate threshold is one of, if not the, biggest performance predictor. It determines how fast you can ...

If you’re a long-distance runner, getting faster and stronger takes more than just piling on miles. Success comes from having a smart training plan and knowing how to push through plateaus, especially ...

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If I had an Etsy shop, the catchphrase on all my merch would be "Everything I know about endurance training I learned from the 1964 Olympic 5,000-meter final." As Mayo Clinic physiologist Michael ...