Fitness
Threshold Training Block
A threshold training block builds race pace with planned tempo work near lactate threshold—after aerobic base and with careful recovery between hard days.
A threshold training block emphasizes tempo and sweet-spot sessions at or near lactate threshold for several weeks to raise sustainable race pace. It follows aerobic base and precedes sharpening; volume at threshold is taxing and needs recovery.
Two quality threshold days per week is plenty for most amateurs.
Common questions
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How many threshold sessions per week?
One to two for most runners, separated by easy days or rest. More threshold without base increases injury and stagnation risk.
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