Runners tips: Lactate threshold training

In this video I discuss everything I know about lactate threshold training, and how it helped me qualify for the Olympics and run 2.09 for the marathon,
Welcome to The beginner's guide to lactate threshold running! Are you looking to take your running performance to the next level? Then lactate threshold training might be just what you need. In this video, I'll cover the basics of lactate threshold, how it can benefit your running, and how to get started with incorporating it into your training regimen. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this guide is perfect for anyone looking to optimize their performance and reach their full potential. So, grab your sneakers and let's get started!
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[@vladimirpavlovskiy536]

the best video on Lactate threshold , and yet only 100k.

[@garystanley3966]

Wow what a informative video and again ty so much and the fact that your a (elite runner) but you take the time out to reply to comments and liking the comments at a anaerobic threshold pace! 🤣 yes lad! Lol but no really thanks again for awsome content and information

[@stephenscullion262]

Haha cheers

[@jamie.lennon1]

I've never heard anyone explain threshold so clearly before! Super helpful, thanks a lot Stephen! These long formats are great for the more informative videos.

[@stephenscullion262]

Ahh that's so kind. I came home from a run, watched my video from last friday testing threshold, and I just got p*ssed of that people might not even know what I'm talking about, or others online when they label things as "threshold etc.." it's not exactly common knowledge.

[@cedricvdb7394]

Hi Stephen, So for starters, english is not my native language as im from belgium. This video was very understandable and clear in what threshold is, and the importance in knowing the values of it. Im very happy (and relieved) in the fact that you mentionned training at aerobic threshold doesnt seem to improve your race performances, but rather helped with the base foundation. As this is exactly how i feel for myself, and kept me wondering what I should do. In fact I think both my thresholds are very close to each other, mainly due to aerobic or lower hr training. Very helpful video, thx!

[@duraace2053]

I dont need the flashy videos. I need to get faster and set new PBs. Love your insights.

[@rmjames83]

I can’t Thankyou enough for your generosity with your incredible knowledge. I loved this vid & would absolutely soak up whatever you have to offer in this sort of format! I’ve already made significant breakthroughs in my running just by putting your advice into practice that has literally resulted in tears of happiness.

[@mrk2450]

Fascinating watch Stephen. Your videos lately have been next level mate. You make it so easy to understand even though it is way above my head sometimes. Keep them coming 👍

[@RussVanEvery]

Great video and quality information!! Very helpful! Thank you for making these videos.

[@BigBadPvP]

Stephen, brilliant as always! Really enjoyed the form factor as well!!

[@dhavalpatel9228]

This is the content I was really looking for . really helpful ..learned lot ..thank a lot for this video man...keep posting keep inspiring 👍

[@Splattedable]

This was gold I've been trying to find an explanation like this. Thank you for sharing.

[@andresva]

This is probably one of the most interesting running content out there. Thank you for sharing stephen

[@Cwhittit]

Love it!! This is the lactate info I’ve been looking for for months! Thanks for sharing the practical knowledge.

[@Sofielovehrhf]

Shoutout from Norway! Great video. I really like the way you present your ideas mate👏🤩

[@BillBrinkop]

This is gold. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@chrisallen2024]

Love watching these and yes learned and reminded of things I’d forgotten

[@simonhall7945]

What a great explanation of threshold alot to take away and think about. Keep these type of videos coming👍

[@mcratsix]

Really enjoy the videos man. For about 2 years I’ve been doing lots of zone 2 / LHR and i just haven’t seen any results. Think this was the final kick I needed to change my strategy and do my threshold work

[@davidrosenthal5795]

Love watching you nerd out. Using many of your teachings in my daily training. This old broken down old runner is getting fit 😊

[@jonpage153]

Incredible video,very well delivered information,and love the passion you show Keep up the good work 👏

[@mcichocki]

Your content is phenomenal, the fueling and threshold topics in particular have hammered home many tactics I’ve found the hard way and refined my understanding a bunch. Thanks for sharing these elite tips and lessons.

[@joshuamaguire2260]

Thanks for clarifying details on threshold running!

[@itzeho6174]

I really appreciate that you're spreading your knowledge. Just found your channel like two days ago and already watched loads of your vids. I also think that you don't need the flashy edited stuff, because you're explaining is quite perfect.

[@tiaanlotter9493]

Brilliant man. Honestly the most clear and precise video I've seen on this topic. Love your stuff. Keep on doing these types of non flashy videos - will be here for it.

[@rachit6051]

Thank you so much man. You're shaping up to be my go-to fitness youtuber. Thank you for existing.

[@karla5395]

Great video!! I think this video was excellent! For me you can continue with this format!

[@danthegreatman]

This was brilliant. The explanation itself, the structure, the style, the detail - all of them. The graphs added to the authenticity of the style. Appreciate it Stephen. Thank you!

[@andrewbrainptfitness4all86]

Great info, 100 % prefer this type of video with the advice,thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@matthewzinter3545]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’ve been watching your running videos and getting a lot out of them. It’s nice to have someone explaining threshold from the point of view of an Olympian.

[@zozala1]

Great video, by far the best on this subject that I have seen so far

[@nwerz-1022]

Literally the most concise and helpful breakdown. Cheers!!

[@p6hj3434]

Awesome vid. Going to need to rewatch to soak it all in!

[@nathanvandendungen4450]

Awesome, probably the best explanation of threshold anywhere. Thanks!

[@AFlamingSword]

What a friggen goldmine. Thank you for sharing. Great stuff!!!!

[@rscott6512]

Wow - Stephen I really like the information you share in this LTT discussion. Thank you!

[@AlbertoMalvidoGarcia]

I liked this video the most! Thank you so much, Stephen!

[@vincentreynon4099]

Thanks so much Stephen, for sharing and teaching . 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅 for you.

[@sifisonala8776]

This is very helpful, I like the fact that the info is in its raw form. Even going missing to find chats. It doesn't get more real than this. Salute!

[@jjnrmason]

One of your best videos! Aligns with everything my coach has taught me

[@johnhaynes1214]

Great vid - very informative - thanks (and yes, more like these, please)

[@isaiahvita6418]

I have read many articles and watched many videos on threshold training, but these explanations really stand out. Also, I appreciate more of the knowledge dump than the flashiness :)

[@kit7579]

Thank you for your sharing your running experiences and knowledge! I find them very useful!

[@laryssasena7275]

This is the best channel for runners in KZbin..thank you so much for all the content!

[@thecoffeerunner1281]

Incredible video - 40 minutes and didn’t even realized- that’s amazing how fluid your explanations are

[@neilforkin5670]

Brilliant lecture Stephen. Best explanation of both thresholds and their practical application I've heard. Much better than the flashy videos. Keep up up the good work.

[@ericchevalley]

Outstanding perspective. Quite comprehensive.

[@emf6621]

This was great. I am a keen runner, I try to do an interval session a week, and I gained a lot from your insights on this.

[@benjaminwesercreative]

thank you so much for breaking this down so excellent

[@jehu186]

Wow 🤩..thank you Stephen! you share so much wisdom in 40min 😌 Keep uploading more content like this 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kimwkahler7381]

Precious information, wonderful! Thank you ❤

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

Thanks Stephen all very good stuff. It all confirms my gut instincts.

[@terryatkinson2142]

Superb. Excellent advice and description of threshold training and practical advice that most can not provide. These videos are gold

[@CiPoMaXa]

Super usefull and comprehensive video! Thank you much, Stephen!

[@coachjeff2167]

Veteran runner checking in to say that was a great talk. Thanks for taking the time.

[@banasworujf]

Great video. Super helpful and detailed and made sense. Thanks for sharing.

[@adriancrowther]

This video keeps on giving, thanks Sculli. I've watched this video over and over again as I get more into running. As others have said, it's the best video on the web to explain simply what threshold running is all about.

[@chesstables]

Mind blown!!! First person to make me understand the value of a proper warmup!

[@unnameduserr]

You're a gold mine, thanks for sharing!

[@kubasuchorowski]

we want more of these. Thanks for so much knowledge 🖐️

[@ConscienceTalk]

Thanks for the breakdown! Really helpful!

[@solotch2804]

love your content, please never stop sharing!

[@sldorse42]

this was an amazing video! really helpful for me as I go for sub 3 hour marathon this year. Will be using this for sure when I get to my speed portion in the summer. Currently base building and hills to build some strength

[@borutr9493]

Best one ever on this topic. Clear and valuable information. I am planning to do treshold test on my one and was seeking videos on how to and..voila :)

[@iFlarsky]

This video was amazing man! Great, great, greaaaat video!

[@Jenster-fe8kn]

Thank you so much for your explanation of this, you get to the bones of it much clearer than most, your uploads are fantastic, seriously thinking of subscribing to your site👍

[@stephenscullion262]

I think you'd be delighted, but free refund if it's not what you expected.

[@mickeydundee1]

Brilliant video. Thank you Stephen 💪

[@borland258]

Don't do flashy videos, this is the kind of video i have been looking for. Straight out from the pro, even clueing in their personal thought even though slightly off of what books say. Good job 👍🏽

[@kentm7731]

That is the best explanation I've recieved on threshold training. And very applicable. Thanks, it's been valuable.

[@user-kq7gz2cl5i]

Great video. Also, cracks me up to listen to your "easy LT1" pace as it's pretty similar to my dead sprint that I could maintain for a good 4 seconds

[@euanjohns7450]

Fantastic video!! Thank you Stephen

[@Botazz]

Really insightful video! It helped me understand my LT test results lol. Best of luck!

[@PerryScanlon]

Thanks for this. It's nice to hear anectdotal tips from a really fast runner.

[@Freddylot]

Been immersed in threshold training for a while. Come back to this video to help me refocus on the core concepts. So clear, so helpful

[@gavinmcmillan6222]

Thanks Steven, content is gold. I have a coach who writes me a training plan but this strings together loose ends. I need to take a journal of my weekly duration running at threshold paces.

[@kieranm1167]

The super informative 'non-flashy' videos are preferred. Keep up the great content! 👍

[@ZumbaNorthernIreland]

Love the informality of the presentation, genuinely

[@thesummit615]

Your no nonsense approach is refreshing. Good on you to know that most of aren’t geniuses and just want a simplified approach.

[@matthewstarek7368]

Really appreciate this level of detail, as well as the storytelling. I often make the mistake of revving up the engine too quickly and falling into oxygen debt. Never again! :)

[@user-rj4be1en4g]

Thanks for your honest advices, Thessaloniki Greece.

[@uras1]

gonna save this one to my favourites and keep coming back. ive added more threshold in my current marathon block

[@user-hu3jv7rs1f]

Best Threshold explanation ever!!!

[@MattRuns]

Stephen, your videos are something else, mate, very informative and helpful 😃 👏

[@philcowin2507]

Superb Stephen. Love your passion and your openness to share ❤

[@yeahbaby3239]

Great information! One of your best! Thanks.

[@marklandree2413]

Some a little below, some a little at, and some a little above = a great workout physically and mentally. I've always tried to get my runners to believe this, but now I have you to back me up.

[@finsaether]

Stephen ur Legend! Thank you so much 🥳😁❤️‍🔥🙌

[@jackoxby5277]

The most helpful video I've watched on the topic

[@stevencologne3974]

Amazing that we have access to this level of expertise eloquently stated and down to earth simply by the clicking of a button. Thanks!

[@oktaviu8668]

A very helpful video man, thank you so much!!! You explain it very well

[@drazen_zdrale]

This is one of the best running videos I have seen on yt 👍👍

[@eoin18121971]

Thanks very much, Stephen. I'm in my 50s and trying to get in descent running shape again. I never understood the science, your videos and explanations help a lot. Thank you!

[@cesaredileo6021]

Love It♥️ One of your best video so far

[@aislingcampbell4139]

Incredibly useful, thank you - have just done a 30min TT, now I know why my coach has set km reps at RSLT

[@matthewbigley1457]

This was great Stephen, I will use this in my training, thanks.

[@mikeycardona3626]

Great content, very informative, easy to understand and apply.

[@RobertJones-hm4zt]

A really good, comprehensive explanation of thresholds, what they are and how to use them. It answers a long-standing question I’ve had as an older, amateur runner who wants to get better: do I train for distance or speed? It also brings in the importance of strength training, and psychological “toughening” as part of the overall training effort. Injuries have taught me to get into the gym as I’ve extended my distance. I’m using a Garmin watch which estimates my lactate threshold and I’d be interested in your thoughts that. Thanks so much for this video.

[@alexisribeiro2611]

It's been very informative both in theoretical and practical ways.

[@evanhadkins5532]

Many thanks for this. Just wonderful. I'm an average person getting fit, not an athlete or aspiring to a marathon. So would like to hear more about the first (aerobic) threshold (though I might be the only person here like this).

[@ingridfirmansyah3038]

Thank you for such an insight of your personal information.

[@bui340]

Great stuff!! Thanks! Best running video on KZbin. Maybe one topic in coming videos could be why old style grey zone training isn't ideal.

[@migueltome1148]

Very nice. You make it reach to everybody!