Ep 5 - ATP and our 3 power stations within

Discussing how our bodies evolutionary energy molecule—adenosine triphosphate (ATP)—is resynthesised via chemical action using our 2 anaerobic systems or oxidatively using our aerobic system. I discuss lactic acid and how it relates to your fast run sessions and racing as well as debunk a few myths on lactic acid. Lactic acid is a by-product of the breaking down of glucose and plays a very important role in being recycled back into an energy source as well as being utilised by the heart. Training in and around our lactic acid threshold—approximately 4 mmol/L blood—stimulates adaptation allowing you to run faster before reaching your anaerobic or lactate threshold.   The Running Guy coaching website - therunningguy.com.au   Follow along at: www.instagram.com/therunningguyoz/   Join on in at: www.facebook.com/runningcoachCanberra/   Become a Strava run club member at: www.strava.com/clubs/therunningguypodcast    Subscribe to The Running Guy YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvM0q11KzHkLBoL0LX_9lw   Opening music - Artist: Dan Henig Song: Flames Closing music -  Artist: Dan Henig Song: Wood   DanHenig.com   Hey guy's if you are enjoying listening to the show and would like to make a small donation of support then follow this PayPal link https://paypal.me/astonduncan?locale.x=en_AU