ALWAYS KNOW HOW HARD TO GO: LACTATE TESTING NOW AVAILABLE
Lactate testing is a great way to determine your optimal training ranges in all three triathlon disciplines. In a short 90-minute session during which we come to you,* we will determine your first and second lactate thresholds, equipping you with the information to optimize your training.
Testing will make your training more efficient, as you will know exactly which intensities to hit (and to avoid) in your training.
*presently only booking in Bend, OR. If you are interested but live elsewhere, drop us a line here.
Testing limits uncertainty
Lactate testing equips you with the knowledge of which intensities you should train at for the best outcome in the shortest time. How?
The test gives us two lactate thresholds, the first lactate turn, sometimes called “the aerobic threshold,” (which is a bit of a misnomer), and the second lactate turn, sometimes called “the anaerobic threshold” (also a misnomer). Despite the lack of effective titling, the concepts remain: the first lactate turn gives us the power or heart rate at which you will best build endurance abilities, and the second lactate turn gives us your threshold power or heart rate, the second most important training range for endurance athletes.
The test is a 90-minute session, during which you will warmup and then perform a ramp test. Your coach will take a blood sample at each step of the ramp, continuing until you can…no longer continue due to the intensity. After the test you will get a individualized report detailing:
- Your lactate profile (a graph)
- Your first and second lactate turn points, in wattage or heart rate or both (both is better!)
- Suggestions for your detailed training ranges to optimize your endurance training
