Did a VO2 test this morning to get a better idea of my heart rate zones for use in tempo training. The preliminary results seemed to confirm that I've been going out too fast on tempo that isn't on a downhill course, which results in my going lactic and hitting a point of failure soon thereafter. The goal will be to reset target pacing for my tempo runs and to gradually raise my threshold over the next 8-9 weeks.
Results of test: Blood lactate levels will start to rise rapidly at about 178bpm. VO2 Max at 74ml with a heart rate of 185. Anaerobic Threshold at 172. |