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PremiumWhat is lactate threshold? The science behind triathlon’s favourite training buzz phrase

You've probably seen the phrase 'lactate threshold' thrown around a lot in the world of triathlon training. But what does it mean, and how can improving your thresholds benefit your performance?
By Jenny Lucas-Hill
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Lactate threshold is a phrase we seen thrown around a lot in the world of triathlon training. From behind the scenes videos of the PROs having blood samples taken from their ear lobes in the midst of ...

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Jenny Lucas-Hill
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Jenny Lucas-Hill
Jenny Lucas-Hill was Content Director at TRI247 until Sept 2025. A five-time Ironman finisher, she's also a qualified personal trainer and sports massage therapist.
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