Summary:

1. In Episode 10, the coaches recap what lactate threshold training is and then explore ways to test, train and race at that threshold

Key Discussion Points:

1. Addressing Common Misconceptions:
2. Tempo training is the same as LT training
3. LT training should be brutal
4. Deep Dive:
5. How lactate threshold differs from other types of training
6. What is happening when we run under, at or over LT
7. How you can test your lactate threshold
8. What does LT training mean for performance
9. What it feels like to train at LT
10. LT training parameters & environment
11. Webinar Pitch, Outro & Feedback
12. Submit questions for the “Ask Me Anything” episode

Noteworthy Moments/Quotes:

1. 1:08 - The coaches celebrate the arrival of the new equipment
2. 4:25 - Coach Tim shares his Coaching Moment of the week and Coach Donald talks about the Strength Training for Runners webinar
3. 7:00 - The coaches explore some common myths associated with lactate threshold training, and go on a crusade against “tempo” running
4. 20:15 - Coach Donald shares the discussion topics for the day, while Coach Tim provides a brief recap of what lactate “buffering” means and talks about what is happening at a cellular level when we run at “threshold”
5. 25:10 - The coaches talk about how you can test your lactate threshold, and learn what paces might correspond to your threshold
6. 35:45 - Coach Tim chats about how lactate threshold training translates to a real-world setting and race-specific environment
7. 44:15 - The coaches talk about the best practices and parameters for athletes to train at lactate threshold
8. 50:42 - Coach Donald wraps up the episode, teases the next series and solicits questions for the “Ask Me Anything” episode

Resources Mentioned:

1. Webinar: