Lactate Threshold Training

[sprint_coach]

@John

the question then is (regardless of why) if that happens how do you transfer that to 400m? I recall you earlier saying about how the 2nd or subsequent long hill reps were always the fastest. Perhaps we not being afraid to do longer distances in warmup closer to to the race may be something to try. Obviously trying it in training / TT is the first step.

Years ago I have a similar question - my 400m athlete did some excellent training, but in every race he felt ‘flat’ and could not produce the same form as in training. Charlie recommended a LONG ‘run through’ (acceleration run) just before the race. And it works. The only problem is - sometimes the athletes forget to do that … and then they experience the SAME ‘flatness’ every time! If one compares the training with competition, you will find that their 2nd or 3rd rep in training is the better one. OR in the warm up before training, they will spend time doing a few fast 80’s or 110m. EXACTLY what you are talking about!