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Originally Posted by NomadVW
The best way is the way that YOU can train at/near/above threshold for the longest intervals possible while leaving yourself at a fatigue that allows you to repeat the workout at appropriate intervals with sufficient recovery between and not burning you out from repetitiveness.

3x20's work, 2x20's work, 1x45's, 1x60s, 1x90s, 3-5x10's wth minimal recovery in between, STUCI workouts with correct recovery.

There is no secret to training threshold except to train threshold and recover, wash, rinse, repeat.
Adding to the laundry list - here's a link from Friel's blog. Basically 5 minutes at threshold, 1 minute off for half a dozen.

http://www.trainingbible.com/joesblo...nd-40k-tt.html
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