Runner's World: VO2 max or lactate threshold? This is what runners should really prioritise in training 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 ...

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VO2 max or lactate threshold? This is what runners should really prioritise in training MSN: Lactate threshold: How you can train to run faster for longer Threshold work is one of the cornerstones of training for runners who are tackling all manner of distances, from 800m on the track to day-long ultramarathons on the trails. But while all runners can ... Runner's World: You have more than one lactate threshold – and understanding what each one means is the key to running faster As a runner, it’s helpful to know your lactate thresholds.

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And, yes, you read that right: thresholds. Plural. There is more than one lactate threshold that matters when it comes to pacing yourself and ... You have more than one lactate threshold – and understanding what each one means is the key to running faster