I have used a formula and carried out a test and at the moment my lactate threshold is 152bpm, it may be a coincidence but the formula and Conconi Test came out exactly the same.

Now I’m not a scientist and there is a minefield of information out there, however I presume if I continue my training program my Lactate threshold should improve. So just before my sportive season starts I will test again and see if I have, actually improved.

Here is the daft question. I can not find the answer anywhere and as a beginner its bugging me. Here Goes……..When I actually do the sportives, how fast should I go?

if I try and stay just under my Lactate Threshold 152 (or new Lactate threshold) I should complete the course. I’m worried if I go faster I may run the risk of not making the distance.

in saying that what’s the point in spending months training if you don’t go out and give 110% and thrash it round as quick as possible.

To be perfectly honest I’m training because everyone says you must, I have picked my main goal all my mini goals I’m working hard, I’m learning bike maintenance and so on.

So, am I training to improve my Lactate Threshold which in turn will get me round the course (even quicker), or am I training to try and do the course as quick as possible?

You see I told you it was daft, however thank you at least for reading it any help will be greatly appreciated and thanks for taking the time to help beginners like myself.

Lee