Race faster by knowing your lactate threshold

liz@coloradocolfaxmarathon.org — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:58:00 GMT

LACTATE THRESHOLD TRAINING
Are you a weekend warrior that enjoys racing but can't seem to improve your results as much as you'd like? Maybe it's time to re-haul your training regime by precisely figuring out your heart rate zones.

Optimize Endurance Services are the folks to do it. They'll give you a lactate threshold test on your treadmill or at a partner facility. Knowing your LT can assist in setting up training zones to train better and optimize recovery.

"We recommend athletes get tested at the beginning of every season to have a baseline number to train by," says Rob Lockey, owner of Optimize Endurance Services and endurance coach. "Your lactate threshold will move with your fitness."

One your lactate threshold is determined, you'll get a training plan tailored to your numbers.

Optimize Endurance Services is offering all Colfax Marathon runners a 10% discount.

Watch for their bike team on the course -- they'll be leading the elite runners and the wheelchair marathon. They'll also be at Relay Exchange Zone 5, at Sloan’s Lake, 20th Avenue and Stuart.

Visit their website to find out more!

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Race faster by knowing your lactate threshold