Not breathing hard but legs full of lactic acid.
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Not breathing hard but legs full of lactic acid.
Today during a ladder workout (2x200m w200m jog practicing going out hard + 2x600 2x800 2x600 all with 400m jog @ 3200 pace + 2x200m w200m jog practicing finishing hard) by the time I hit the 800's my legs were heavy from lactic acid, although I wasn't breathing hard and my lungs felt fine. As I hit around 300 on these reps I was getting passed by guys breathing super hard and I tried to push but couldn't go with them. I've noticed this season even as I race(xc 5k) I can't seem to push harder and fill with lactic acid despite my breathing feeling easy. Do I need something else in my training? or extra training in any certain area? I'm running 65-70 MPW so mileage clearly isn't a problem.
Re: Not breathing hard but legs full of lactic acid.
Are you mostly training Tinman style?
What is your 5kXC time and your "3200" pace?
Was the ladder on the track or a hilly loop or what?
What is your 5kXC time and your "3200" pace?
Was the ladder on the track or a hilly loop or what?
Re: Not breathing hard but legs full of lactic acid.
My legs also get partially full of lactic acid but the problem goes away on its own.