Understanding Critical Velocity Training

Critical velocity training involves running at a pace slightly faster than lactate threshold pace but not at VO2 max pace. It helps improve endurance and avoid anaerobic running. This was determined by figuring out the pace at which 94% of VO2 max was reached, which for the speaker's trainee was 5:50/mi.

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