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Performance testing for runners

Understand your performance.
Train with purpose.

Are your continuous runs at the right pace for your training goals? Where could you focus your training? Lactate testing and a vLaMax test can help you understand your current performance profile.

In-person field testing near Augsburg and Günzburg, Germany

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A look at a lactate field test
Incremental lactate testHow do you respond as running speed increases?vLaMax testWhat does a short maximal effort reveal?

The methods, explained simply

What would you like to understand?

01 · Lactate testing

Find guidance
for your training pace.

€149.99 per test

Duration: 1-1.5 hours

During an incremental lactate test, running speed increases in stages. Small blood samples show how your blood lactate concentration changes at different speeds.

Lactate readings, heart rate and your perception of effort help build a fuller picture. The analysis can guide your training intensities, from easy running to harder efforts.

Training zones offer guidance. The test method, how you feel and perform on the day and the conditions all inform the interpretation.

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02 · vLaMax field test

Add another view
of your performance.

€99.99 per test

Duration: approx. 1 hour

Want to understand how your body responds to short, very intense efforts? A vLaMax test adds another perspective to your performance profile.

A short all-out run and lactate measurements provide the starting point. We discuss the result in relation to your target distance and other performance data.

The value is an estimate and depends on the test procedure. A higher or lower result is not inherently better.

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Included in the test price

Your results.
Clearly explained.

Your results should help you with your training. You receive a clear written analysis and a personal explanation of what the findings mean.

01

Written analysis

You receive a clear summary of your test results to refer back to in your own time.

02

Your training zones

Your training zones are explained so you can make more informed choices about the intensity of your sessions.

03

Personal discussion

We go through your results together and discuss what they mean for your running goal.

Testing in person

How it works.

  1. 01

    Discuss your goals

    Tell me about your goals and current training. We discuss which test fits your needs.

  2. 02

    Complete the field test

    We meet in the Augsburg or Günzburg area. We agree on the procedure and preparation before your appointment.

  3. 03

    Interpret the results

    We consider the values in context and discuss how they can guide your training.

Good to know.

How much time should I allow?

Allow 1 to 1.5 hours for lactate testing. The vLaMax test takes around one hour. We agree on the details of the session beforehand.

Can I book a test without coaching?

Yes. Both field tests can be booked independently of running coaching.

Do I need both tests?

It depends on the question you want to answer. Incremental lactate testing and vLaMax testing explore different aspects of performance. You can enquire without choosing a test yet.

Can I take the tests remotely?

These field tests take place in person near Augsburg and Günzburg in Germany. My running coaching is available remotely.

How should I prepare?

Preparation depends on the agreed test. You will receive guidance and details of the procedure before your appointment.

Your next step

Which test fits
your running goal?

Tell me about your running goal and what you would like to find out. Together, we choose the right test and discuss an appointment near Augsburg or Günzburg.

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Scientific background

These sources explain the methods and how to interpret them.

Incremental lactate testing in runners · Dantas & Doria A running field test for vLaMax · Quittmann et al.