Ever wonder why your legs suddenly feel like molten lava halfway through a long climb? 😅 You can thank your lactate threshold for that.

In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down lactate threshold training simply, with no science degree required. You’ll learn what it actually is, how to estimate it using simple field tests (even without fancy gear!), and how to use it to train smarter this off-season.

Plus, I’ll share four go-to workouts you can plug into your week to build fatigue resistance, endurance, and on-bike strength, so you can ride longer, recover faster, and crush next season with confidence.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
🔥 What lactate threshold actually means (and why it matters for gravel + MTB cyclists)
🚴‍♀️ How to estimate your threshold without a fancy lab or power meter
💪 Four key workouts to boost endurance and fatigue resistance
🏋️‍♀️ Why off-season strength training makes all of this even more effective

Check out these other episodes:

• 226. Off-Season Strength Training for Cyclists: Build Your Best Season Yet
• 225. Why Gravel + MTB Ride Wreck You (and How to Recover Smarter)
• 219. MTB Gains: Strength Training Secrets with a PT Who Rides

#ShredStrong: Our Fall Cycle Starts on Monday, November 3, 2025!

#ShredStrong is my year-round strength training program for mountain bikers and gravel cyclists. You can join any time you want, but we’re starting the main Fall cycle in November! Learn more about the program and sign-up HERE! 

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