Tempo runs build the lactate threshold that underpins all track racing.
Source: LetsRun
Tag: threshold
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Lactate Threshold Training Adaptations in Road Runners
Physiological adaptations to lactate threshold training were examined in 50 competitive road racers over 16-week training period. Athletes following structured tempo training protocols showed significant improvements in lactate buffering capacity, running economy, and race performance. The training intensity of 85-90% lactate threshold appears optimal for inducing adaptations relevant to road racing success across multiple distances.