Instead determine your lactate threshold heart rate by…
““Instead determine your lactate threshold heart rate by doing a hard 30-minute running time trial all by yourself (not in a race). Try to have the same race pace all the way through. Start your heart rate monitor when you have 20 minutes left to go. Your average heart rate for the last 20 minutes is approximately your lactate threshold heart rate. Here””
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To estimate lactate threshold, run a solo 30‑minute trial, then average the heart rate of the final 20 minutes.
In simple terms: Use a solo run to find threshold.
Measure heart rate for training zones.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marathon prep
- triathlon training
- fitness coaching
- health monitoring
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How often should you retest your threshold?
- What factors affect heart rate consistency?
Accuracy may vary with fatigue.