Tag Archives: Lactate

Myths: Lydiard did not account for the latest science

I decided to write this article because I often encounter this question of whether Lydiard training is not outmoded given all the scientific discoveries in the last five decades especially within the field of exercise physiology, the discipline that primarily informs us about how different types of exercise affect the body. This article is not…

Steady state – what it means

Steady state is a term coined by Arthur Lydiard to describe faster intensities of aerobic running, the point being that while running at this intensity your effort is “steady” rather than “easy” or “hard”. More importantly, running at your steady state pace allows you to decide whether you want to speed up or slow down.…

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