Tag: lactate threshold

What is a 30-minute field test and should I do one?

On By @joysofrunningIn coaching, TrainingLeave a comment

If you've been running consistently for a while, can easily run 30-60 minutes continuously, and you are interested in 80/20 training, I would recommend that you do a 30-minute field test to determine your lactate threshold heart rate. What is a 30-minute field test? This test was developed by Joe Friel, author of Total Heartrate …

Continue reading What is a 30-minute field test and should I do one?

Why should you do tempo runs?

On By @joysofrunningIn coaching, TrainingLeave a comment

Outside the world of running, the word tempo is usually associated with music. It's the speed at which a piece of music is meant to be played. Before metronomes, Italian composers would indicate the speed with words like: largo (slow, 40-60 bpm), andante (at a walking pace, 76-108 ), allegro (heartbeat tempo, 120-168 bpm), and presto (very fast, …

Continue reading Why should you do tempo runs?