From the FasterSkier archive — posts syndicated from athletes’ and coaches’ own blogs between 2004 and 2012, kept online as published. Current coverage is at fasterskier.com.

Lactate Minimum Testing with Mom

Heart Rate 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 165, 170, 175

Mom testing my blood lactate

Margaret is helping me with some training zone definitions through blood lactate testing.  Thanks Margaret for loaning me the equipment and thanks Mom for running the test.  I ran two 30 second intervals, took a lactate bath for 7 minutes and then ran 5 minutes at a steady heart rate.  Values looked good with lactates staying below 2.3 until 170 heart rate.

Track intervals were extra fun this week because I was coached, taped, and tested by my Mom.  Plus, I had new orthodics from Andrew, lactate testing equipment from Margaret,  and new shoes from Rita.  It is fantastic to be part of such a strong community.  Thanks!