Threshold run
[thresh-hold run]
/ˈθrɛʃˌhoʊld rʌn/
Noun
Defintion for Threshold run
A threshold run is a type of training run performed at a pace that is comfortably hard, typically at or near the lactate threshold, to improve endurance and increase the body's ability to sustain high-intensity efforts.
Long Definition
A threshold run, or tempo run, is a workout performed at a pace just below the lactate threshold, where lactate begins to accumulate in the blood. This pace is typically sustainable for about 20-30 minutes and is faster than a long run but slower than a 5K race pace. Threshold runs improve the body's ability to clear lactate, enhancing endurance and speed. For example, a runner might perform a 20-minute threshold run at a pace they could maintain for an hour. This type of training is crucial for increasing stamina and race performance, especially in distances like the 10K or half marathon.
Kaizen Insights
A threshold run is a workout designed to improve your lactate threshold, which Kaizen's training platform or app might use to enhance your aerobic capacity and endurance. This type of run can help in estimating your VO2 Max and predicting race performance by providing data on your ability to sustain high-intensity efforts.
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