Threshold heart rate: what it is and how it can help your training

Ever ask yourself *why* you’re not getting faster, no matter how many miles you log? 🤔 The secret isn't always more effort, but *smarter* effort. The most effective way to boost your speed and endurance is to train at your "comfortably hard" pace. This is your lactate threshold, and training in this zone is a total game-changer. It teaches your body to work more efficiently, which has a brilliant side effect: your easy, social runs start to feel even easier! Ready to find your magic number? Try this simple 30-minute test: 1️⃣ **Warm-Up:** 10-15 minutes of easy running. 2️⃣ **Go For It:** Run as hard as you can sustain for 30 minutes. 3️⃣ **The Number:** Your average heart rate during the **LAST 20 minutes** is your threshold. Use that number to guide your training and watch your performance soar. No more junk miles, just purposeful progress! #whyrun #UKRunChat #RunningTips #HeartRateTraining #RunFaster #GetFaster #SocialRunning #RunnerLife