Comments on: Two or Three Days Rests

By: kingofpots

kingofpots — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:20:29 +0000

mari, thanks for the additional information about LT.. that is the reason why we really mean business whenever we have our speed sessions to the point that we don’t talk to each other while maintaining our 100-105% LT! we only talk only after the cool-down/post-stretching..hehehe!

By: jmari101

jmari101 — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:37:49 +0000

BR, very interesting read – wanted to add something i read that most elite athletes reach peaks in lactate threshold at about 85 to 90 percent of V02 max (“the highest rate of oxygen consumption attainable during maximal or exhaustive exercise”).

The heart rate or power you can maintain at this pace is indicative of your lactate threshold. Once again, it is important to consider environmental conditions because oxygen use, the level of lactic acid in the blood, and heart rate responses are markedly affected by wind and temperature.

Lance Armstrong describes his feelings this way: “You are usually at your lactate threshold heart rate when you are breathing hard and it is difficult to carry on a conversation with the other cyclists” (or runners).

A higher lactate threshold increases the pace you can sustain over short to midrange distances, powers you over hills, and adds kick to your sprint.

By: kingofpots

kingofpots — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:30:22 +0000

i2runner, we are nor doctors and we don’t get samples of blood from our runners. we just need you to undergo our “diagnostic test” run on the oval track. even if you are still developing your endurance, you can now train with speed and endurance at the same time! this is now the new technique in training for long distance runs. the earlier you try our training program, the better for you. we will guarantee that you will not be injured. running with us will be fun.

By: kingofpots

kingofpots — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:24:10 +0000

thanks, jonel. as always, you are the “front man” on this run adventure.

By: kingofpots

kingofpots — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:23:09 +0000

mark, thanks for that comment. it seems all the road races are becoming the same in route and the people you see around..in order to break the monotony, we need to rest our tired muscles and let our lungs be filled with fresh air. see you soon!

By: i2runner

i2runner — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:29:55 +0000

Sir Jovie, how do you determine your lactate threshold? Do you guys get sample of your athlete’s blood?

For now, I’m still developing my base endurance for the marathon until March, and would then do some speedwork. I would like to join your training then.

By: bugobugo

bugobugo — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:33:23 +0000

with your indulgence sir jovie, may i give johnny3reb our sunday,01feb details. and for that matter all other interested runners.

take off is at 5:30am 01 feb at the oblation ,up diliman.let us take it from there all the way to masinag via marcos highway and back. do not forget to bring your hydration belts and cash for our pitstops along the way.see you.

By: markfb

markfb — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:55:39 +0000

Yup, great to have a break from the metro scene. The drive down south wasnt a stroll though as slex is under repair. The star tollway wasnt fast as well. You can only run up to a certain speed then you start feeling your car drift to the right. I was told that the contractor for the said highway might have forgotten (cost cutting) to put the necessary support for the cement. Oh well, only in the PI.

Well, the beach was great and so was service. Just hearing the waves and the sound of silence made everything worth it. Being able to spend quality time with family was priceless. So go ahead and go out of town every now and then. Our inbox never gets empty, life is too short to waste. : )

By: johnny3reb

johnny3reb — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:32:11 +0000

Hey,
I would like to run with you guys on Sunday at the UP. Can you just let me know where to meet you guys at and what time? You can email me at brakeformoose@yahoo.com. Thanks. See you Sunday!

Jonie