[Dada]

Dada on August 6, 2019 at 8:48 pm · in reply to: Lactate measurements for AeT confirmation? #26368

Oistein Thomassen:

Did you do the test fastened? The problem with fastened lactate tests is that your lactate is way below well-nutrioned tests. In my fastened test, I have reached +1.0 mmol/L (from lowest value) above my AnT whereas the +0.4 mmol/L increase yielded 153 bpm which corresponds well with hr drift test and mouth breathing.

Can you give us more information about your endurance history?

BR
Dada

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Dada on August 5, 2019 at 7:34 pm · in reply to: Lactate measurements for AeT confirmation? #26271

Hi,

Looking at my lactate threshold test, I would suggest that your AeT is 165. My lab defined the AeT as followed:

First lactate point where the concentration increases by at least 0.4 mmol/L. Then interpolation. So from 160 to 166 we have an increase of more than 0.4. Interpolation yields then 164.8 bpm so 165 bpm.

Best regards
Dada

[Dada]

Dada on August 5, 2019 at 3:43 pm · in reply to: Muscle Cramps #26253

Some inhalers cause muscle cramps. Have you had checked your electrolyte levels in your blood?

[Dada]

Dada on August 4, 2019 at 8:23 pm · in reply to: Muscle Cramps #26174

Does one of you have asthma?

[Dada]

Dada on June 25, 2019 at 6:09 am · in reply to: Determining AeT using my ventilatory raw test data #23932

Scott:

Thank you for looking into this. That’s where I had problems too. It’s sad that you get such a test result from a former Olympian doctor…

I tried it as well applying smoothing and some Beaver V-slope Regression and I actually found my AeT but was not able to draw meaningful HR values from there.

The lactate threshold was yielding 153 for AeT and 179 for AnT. The AnT seems correct but I was a little suspicious about the AeT though.

The AeT was determined by the first lactate increase of 0.4 mmol/L and then interpolated. The breathing test is heavily unreliable for me.

Thank you again though!

Dada

[Dada]

Dada on June 9, 2019 at 1:34 pm · in reply to: I can't think of a reasonable usage for these #23243

No it doesn’t. Sorry for bothering. I would close that post then.

[Dada]

Dada on June 9, 2019 at 1:31 pm · in reply to: I can't think of a reasonable usage for these #23242

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[Dada]

Dada on June 7, 2019 at 3:36 pm · in reply to: Hill sprints are killing me #23136

Yes, in my case it was actually 35° not 35%. Less steep ascents are way too demanding for me. But I would be also curious if that is too steep.

[Dada]

Dada on May 20, 2019 at 2:41 pm · in reply to: Seasonal Allergies vs Overtraining Syndrome #22251

Hi Sam,

I feel you too! I have also severe allergies, mainly grass. End of February/ beginning of march I get the first attack, probably from cross sensitivities. During one week my performance crashes. Before that I can easily go 1500m verticals, after that I struggle with 300m ascents. I then recover slightly and then I got hit last week again. My thighs burn when I walk up in my third floor apartment. My vertical speed at AeT dropped from 360m/h to 226m/h (I have ADS). At the moment, my HR is also elevated (78 vs 58 bpm). In summer, the more I train the weaker I basically got the last years. That’s so frustrating. That’s why I started to train using TftnA. It helped slightly so far.

On the meds side, I take quite a lot:
Corticosteroids + longlasting ß2 receptor antagonists
Montelukast
Salbutamol (before exercises)
Loratadine

But I’m satisfied at all. I tried some Cineol yesterday, and my vertical speed increased to 340m/h. I will monitor that.

I will consider Rachelp’s approach, since I’m sincerely desperate.

BR
DADA

[Dada]

Dada on May 14, 2019 at 2:26 am · in reply to: Hill sprints are killing me #22000

Hi,

some feedback:

I did the sprints again but changed the settings quite a bit.

I selected a way steeper hill (~35°) than the first time and performed at lower intensity (~90%). It was still very challenging, but it got better. Unfortunately, I got an asthma attack and I did not have my inhaler so had to stop after 2 sets. I will try now longer breaks and I will keep my inhaler at hand for the next exercises.

Thanks for your input!

Dada

[Dada]

Dada on May 8, 2019 at 4:52 pm · in reply to: Hill sprints are killing me #21725

Steve:

Thank you for your answer!

Regarding your questions. I made them 8s long but at the end was not even able to complete 8s (and I talk about the second set 😉

I was feeling very sore and stiff the next days. Right after the training I was just so done, I could barely run back.

I will try 90%, limit the sprints to 6s and will make 3min rests. As soon as my course is dry again, I keep you posted.

Awestib:

Let me know how this worked for you.

Thank you very much
Dada

[Dada]

Dada on April 29, 2019 at 5:42 pm · in reply to: Calf discomfort, especially on downhills #21135

Hi Coreyl93,

What comes to my mind are two things:

1. Inflammation of your Achilles tendon
2. Fluids in your muscle (that’s what I had)

You should certainly see a doctor.

For 2.) I did use a blackroll (be aware of how to apply blackroll correctly here), compression socks and rested for a couple days.

Good luck and let us know what you’ve been up to.

Dada

[Dada]

Dada on April 15, 2019 at 9:37 am · in reply to: ADS: slow uphill running vs. slow walking #20514

Thank you very much, Allan and Rachelp!

@Allan: the question is which form of training is more beneficial according to mountaineering, alpinism and skimo assuming same heart rate but different slope and pace – running or walking?

@Rachelp: that’s true, variety pleads for noth forms