Science of Running

Episode 189: The Norwegian Model of Lactate Threshold Training

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Nov 21, 2022
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INSIGHT

Bakken's Influence

  • Marius Bakken's breakthrough came from threshold training, which he openly shared online.
  • Gjert Ingebrigtsen consulted Bakken extensively when developing his sons' training.
ADVICE

Mileage for Threshold

  • Target around 30% of total mileage for lactate threshold running.
  • Increase this percentage as you adapt.
INSIGHT

Threshold Stimuli

  • Instead of multiple threshold-focused workouts, aim for multiple threshold stimuli.
  • Blend threshold work into other runs, distributing the training load.
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