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2011-05-12 8:24 AM

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Subject: LTHR Test Question?

What is the easiet way to test your LTHR?  I have finally gotten around to utilizing my Garmin 310XT. I am looking for any tips or ideas to test my LTHR now that I have began training?  Or is it worth it to fork over the cash and have a professional do it for me? 

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2011-05-12 8:26 AM
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There is no "easy" way, the point of an LT test is that it is hard. Start here:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=...

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tmp1980 - 2011-05-12 10:24 AM

Or is it worth it to fork over the cash and have a professional do it for me? 


IME I would suggest just doing the field tests as described in The Triathlete's Training Bible; they won't give you an exact number, but they will give you a number that is close enough to guide your training and is easily repeatable. IMO, I do not see any value for an average AGer to get lab testing done.

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2011-05-12 9:10 AM
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Thanks for the advice.  I am glad you justufued not spending the money to have it professionally done.  I just dropped around  $6K on travel, condo, misc, for Kona and I know there is plenty more to come.  I am trying to cut costs as much as possible.

 

 

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trotpntbll - 2011-05-12 8:32 AM Not worth the money to get it professionally done. The one I follow is a 30 minute TT (run or bike, I don't use HR with swimming), and take the average heart rate of the last 20 minutes. Depending on your HRM, you might be able to analyze and chop that data out. I just use the "lap" option on my watch to get the data.

How hard are you going on the run or bike?  I figure when you say "TT" it is pretty much all you got for 30 mi, correct?

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Exactly. Nothing left when you finish but a steady effort throughout. Get comfortable being unccomfortable.
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Thanks, I will test it out this weekend and see what I come up with. 
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bryancd - 2011-05-12 9:26 AM There is no "easy" way, the point of an LT test is that it is hard. Start here: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=... />

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I agree that most people are probably fine with doing their own field test, assuming that they're willing to push themselves hard enough.  Determining whether it is "worth it" is more of an individual value judgement.

I had my LTHR and VO2 lab tested because I had some other medical issues and my doctor wanted to see the numbers before he would let me train without any restrictions.  I got some very detailed data from the testing which was very helpful to my coach in designing my workouts.

Just my opinion, but if I was making the commitment in time, effort and money to compete at Kona, I'd seriously consider getting lab tested.   

Mark




 

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