I've seen a number of definitions of lactate threshold and they produce very different numbers. I recently read this in Nutrition and Training "The intensity for these intervals is near and a little below your lactate threshold (the maximum sustainable intensity you can hold over 8 or more minutes)."
I previously believed that it was the maximum sustainable intensity over an hour, however, I've also read that it is sometimes thought to be the max over 40K (these may not be too different).
In my case there is at least 11 beats difference between max for 8 minutes and max for 60minutes.
What I'm really trying to find out is if doing five 10 minute intervals with 11 minutes between every third day is a good program for an attempt at a PB for a 1 hour climb. These intervals have an average of 95% of max HR but get to 98% max at the top. Days between consist of a 30 mile recovery ride and a 30 mile 80% max on the other day.
This program is a natural pair of hills in my area that force me to these levels in my lowest gear because of grade and the resulting low cadence. The 11 minutes between is done at 78% of max.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I previously believed that it was the maximum sustainable intensity over an hour, however, I've also read that it is sometimes thought to be the max over 40K (these may not be too different).
In my case there is at least 11 beats difference between max for 8 minutes and max for 60minutes.
What I'm really trying to find out is if doing five 10 minute intervals with 11 minutes between every third day is a good program for an attempt at a PB for a 1 hour climb. These intervals have an average of 95% of max HR but get to 98% max at the top. Days between consist of a 30 mile recovery ride and a 30 mile 80% max on the other day.
This program is a natural pair of hills in my area that force me to these levels in my lowest gear because of grade and the resulting low cadence. The 11 minutes between is done at 78% of max.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.