lactate threshold

Ever wondered why your 10K run or half-marathon times aren't improving? The answer could lie in your lactate threshold. Our guest, pro running coach Andrew Wren, is here to demystify this often overlooked aspect of training. He shares his insights on the importance of lactate threshold as the anchor for our running zones. Andrew reveals how even the slightest changes in a runner's routine can boost this threshold, enhancing running times and, surprisingly, mental health.

But it's not all about the lactate threshold. In our chat, we tackle the intriguing world of individual metrics in running. Discover how your age, the fatigue you're experiencing or even that glass of wine on Friday night can impact your running performance. More importantly, learn why tracking small progress metrics can have a massive impact. We highlight the advantages of supplementing running with activities like strength training, plyometrics.



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And that's a wrap for another exhilarating episode of Brian's Run Pod! Thanks for tuning in, folks. As always, we've got your back with all things running, and next week, get ready for some awesome beginner hints and tips to kickstart your running journey!  Oh, and before we sign off, exciting news – we're now available on YouTube! So whether you're pounding the pavement or chilling at home, you can catch us there too.

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In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we invited the top researcher in the field of lactate metabolism, exercise metabolism, control of blood flow during exercise, and exercise fatigue — the director of Muscle Physiology Lab, Dr. Bruce Gladden. Dr. Gladden is a Distinguished Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University. He is the author or co-author of 100+ refereed research articles, book chapters, and reviews. He is known nationally and internationally for his research on the role of lactate in metabolism and activation of mitochondrial metabolism in skeletal muscle (oxygen uptake kinetics).

Dr. Gladden received the American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) Citation Award in 2015, the American Physiological Society’s (APS) Environmental and Exercise Physiology (EEP) Section’s Honor Award for 2020, and he served two terms (2014-2022) as Editor-in-Chief of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise and continues now as a Consulting Editor. He is also an Associate Editor for ACSM’s new open-access journal, Exercise, Sport & Movement. He is currently Immediate Past-President of ACSM, has served as Southeast ACSM President, and has been recognized as the Southeast ACSM Montoye Scholar, and SEACSM Service Awardee. He has also served as Chair of the EEP section of APS. He was presented the Auburn University Creative Research and Scholarship Award in 2020.

This episode is ALL ABOUT LACTIC ACID. As the episode progresses, you will see how this conversation between Vikas and Dr. Gladden moves from the very basics to the science behind lactate build-up, finally covering all the myths and bro-science revolving around it.

Vikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over-exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general.  He aims to get people to get out and 'move'.  When he is not working, he is found running, almost always.  He can be found on nearly all social media channels but Instagram is preferred:)

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Lactate threshold? What the cheeseballs is that? And why are outdoor athletes so obsessed with it?

Well, if you ever wanted to hike faster and climb harder without gasping for breath, finding out your lactate threshold heart rate could be the breakthrough you've been looking for.

In today's episode, you'll learn what your lactate threshold is, how to find yours with a simple field test, and how to use it to train smarter, not harder.

Ready? Let's do this.

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Do I have a great show for you today! I’m really excited to bring to you fellow registered dietitian and sports nutritionist Michael Raynor. He’s got a cool job! Michael specializes in sports nutrition and weight management and splits his time between counseling patients and performing metabolic and fitness tests for clients. Michael is passionate about helping athletes and nonathletes alike reach and sustain their peak performance and health. He wants to help guys break down the limiting beliefs they have surrounding food and nutrition to help them become the healthiest versions of themselves. Listen in as we talk about the variety of test he does with clients such as VO2max, lactate threshold, heart rate and pace zones testing, sweat tests, hydration and electrolyte testing, RMR (resting metabolic rate), as well metabolic testing for weight management. Really cool stuff. It’s like right out of one of those men’s fitness magazines or videos where you see the athlete connect with a face mask and tubes to a computer while on a stationary bike or treadmill. More importantly, like me, Michael also counsels clients, which is the critical and key part to enhancing people’s health. We talk about the various types of challenges he sees in men’s nutrition and fitness, and we get to chat a good bit about how small changes really make a lasting difference. I hope you this episode and that it sparks an interest in working with me to get your fitness and performance in tip-top shape. 

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