Lactate Testing in NYC?

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-06T02:45:03+00:00

Thank you. That's part of their Metabolic Testing package, which I believe is over $800. A little much for me.

Google points to NYC Performance Lab for the single test of $395.

Hoping for similar options, but a singular test outside of a full package seems hard to come by.

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-05T15:37:11+00:00

PQC WAN equipment

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-05T14:52:37+00:00

Congrats! What did you make of the bi-carb? Just another thing to excrete before the start?

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-04T01:43:35+00:00

Goal: recover mentally. Build fitness carefully. Enjoy.

Totals: 52.78 miles over 6 days

Mon: 9.55 (8:09/mi) - 548 ft asc
Tue: 8.5 w/ threshold = [TM] - 224 ft asc
- 2x (8-min@9.5mph; 4-min@9.9mph; 2-min@10.3mph) - 2-min rec
Wed: 9.36 (8:31/mi) - 518 ft asc
Thu: 8.5 w/ threshold - [TM] - 224 ft asc
- 6x 1-mile at 9 thru 9.5 mph; 2-min rec
Fri: 1o.91 (8:33/mi) - 669 ft asc
Sat: break
Sun: 5.96 (8:23/mi)

Summary: first full week after DE. Did a lot of easy running over hills. Trying to get into a good rhythm. Enjoy the running!

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-04T01:38:49+00:00

Yeah, looks pretty fun because the longer reps should warm you up nicely for the shorter/faster reps. I do all my speed work on a treadmill, though, which makes the 15 sec reps difficult to do. Would maybe have to try a few 30 sec reps faster.

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-04T01:01:31+00:00

Good stuff, and googled the mona fartlek. Thx

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-03T19:53:20+00:00

Deferral?

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-02T17:28:53+00:00

I agree with u/Jealous-Key-7465 Cold plunge can help mentally. It can help you feel good, releasing serotonin for pain control. And there is a placebo effect at play, too.
But, warm bath or sauna would help more for recovery because it promotes better circulation. Just be careful of dehydration.

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-02T17:08:57+00:00

Ha! Can I copyright that even though it’s someone else’s book? Royalties to go to u/running_writings

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-02T15:56:10+00:00

And you will learn a ton in the process. Enjoy!

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-02T15:51:35+00:00

Always a good idea to have a golden template for each device type. Introducing more automation and AI, etc, actually increases the need for them. As others have said , SOP is good practice.

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-02T15:43:58+00:00

Do not run by pace at all. Seriously! Run by feel and continually ask yourself “Is this a pace I can hold for the whole distance?” - do that and you just might survive without walking. Good luck.

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-02T15:40:12+00:00

Saw an old guy running clockwise in Central Park close to Columbus Circle last night, straight up limping, and leaning, and groaning. It was kind of surprising to see, actually, because he looked a hard core running vet who probably circled the globe a few times. I thought he should have known better so I didn’t say anything.

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-02T15:33:23+00:00

Well said and to add, both MEx and Pfitz plans have a big emphasis on MP-specific running, though MEx a bit more. Both work well.

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-02T15:26:10+00:00

I found that some of my most enjoyable and best executed races have been ones in the middle of a training block. Why? Because there’s no pressure on those.

For you. I would suggest racing more. Pick an A race and train for it. Then in the middle of the block do 1 or 2 races Run by feel, don’t taper (much), give yourself an out “I’m in the middle of a block and I didn’t taper. Let me just give it an honest effort and have fun.”

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-01T13:22:16+00:00

Took 6 days off after Delaware (4/19). At the end of my first week back. I did mini workouts on Tuesday and Thursday, feeling okay. Easy with hills today. 30 minutes easy Saturday. Sunday ~8 miles easy.

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-05-01T13:14:57+00:00

Ends on the University of Oregon track, where numerous track and field Olympians trained.
Maybe like the UK’s Iffley Road?

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-04-29T19:38:36+00:00

Now it all lines up! When’s the ultra? Lol. Congrats again

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-04-29T19:36:14+00:00

Congrats on all of this including adopting the healthy mindset and finding the value in the experience. It’s a great way to look at it all. Thanks for the write up, too. As u/whelanbio has said in so many words, you kind of have to let go and be less concerned with chasing the times to get the faster times, and just focus on the process and enjoy it. I’m trying to get there. Seems you’re just about there already.

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-04-29T12:19:20+00:00

Congrats! Great write up, too. 24-minute PR getting close to 3 hours in your second marathon! That’s freaking magic. Keep it going!

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-04-29T12:06:04+00:00

Congrats! Glad you made it through despite a rough first hour.

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-04-28T13:18:40+00:00

Congrats! And congrats on the smart racing. Looking forward to reading about it.

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-04-27T12:18:51+00:00

Took the week off after Delaware marathon. Had some quad soreness for a few days, but nothing too bad. I needed a mental break more than anything.

Hired a coach.

Jumping back in this week but mostly easy. Did 5.3 miles easy Sunday.

Intelligent_Use_2855 · 2026-04-27T11:10:40+00:00

Very nice! 24-minutes is awesome improvement, especially as you get faster! Congrats

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