Train with purpose. Perform with precision.
The Lab is AP Racing’s performance and testing hub, designed to give athletes deeper insight into their training through comprehensive testing, analysis, and data-driven protocols.
From swim, bike, and run analysis to lactate testing and strength prescriptions, The Lab is built to turn information into action — delivering clear Prescriptions for Change and success plans to help you perform at your best.
Testing and services from The Lab will be available both in person at select camps and virtually, allowing athletes everywhere to access the same level of insight and coaching support.
THE LAB | SERVICES EXPLAINED
A LOOK INSIDE THE LAB | BREAKING IT DOWN
At AP Racing, every program starts with the same belief:
The work matters. The details matter.
And progress comes from doing the right things, consistently.
Each of our testing protocols is designed to meet athletes where they are and move them forward with clarity and intent.
Different athletes. Different goals. Same commitment to thoughtful coaching, smart progression, and real-world performance.
Below is a quick overview of each of the programs we are currently offering in The Lab and how it’s built to help you train, learn, and perform at your best.
LT RUN TESTING | Know Your Pace. Redefine Your Limits.
Lactate Threshold Run Testing identifies your metabolic thresholds through progressive stages and blood lactate sampling. Get personalized pace and heart rate zones to maximize endurance, improve pacing, and avoid wasted effort.
The result: Smarter workouts, better pacing, and maximized endurance. Whether chasing a PR, building triathlon run strength, or improving efficiency, lactate testing gives you a clear roadmap for progress.
What You’ll Get:
Professional blood lactate threshold test
Identification of true metabolic run thresholds
Personalized pace and heart rate zones
Detailed results review with AP Racing coaches
Actionable guidance to apply zones immediately
Train smarter. Run stronger. Step forward with purpose.
LT BIKE TESTING | Find Your Line. Train Beyond It.
Pinpoint your true physiological thresholds with blood lactate and power analysis. Build personalized power and heart rate zones to optimize workouts, pacing, and performance by identifying your true physiological thresholds.
The result: Smarter workouts, better pacing, and measurable progress. Whether preparing for a triathlon, sharpening race performance, or training with purpose, lactate testing gives you the blueprint for improvement.
What You’ll Get:
Professional blood lactate threshold test
Identification of true physiological thresholds
Personalized power and heart rate zones
Detailed results review with AP Racing coaches
Actionable guidance to apply zones immediately
Train with intention. Measure what matters. Perform with precision.
TOTAL SWIM | See Your Stroke. Measure Your Power. Swim Faster.
Total Swim combines video and EO Labs power metrics to analyze stroke rate, balance, timing, path, pitch, and propulsion to give you a complete view of your swim stroke.
Coaches provide a Prescription for Change with technique adjustments and drills to boost efficiency, power, & speed so you turn effort into speed.
What You’ll Get:
Underwater and above-water swim video analysis
EO Labs power meter data for in-water propulsion
Key metrics including stroke rate, path, and pitch
Clear feedback on what’s right, what’s wrong, and how to fix it
Recommendations on drills & skills for stroke improvement
Targeted strength and drill recommendations
Train with insight. Swim with purpose.
Precision Bike Fit | Find Your Fit. Ride Stronger.
Optimize comfort, power, and efficiency with our Precision Bike Fit—available in person at AP Racing camps or in Charlottesville, VA, and virtually anywhere. Our team fine-tunes saddle, cockpit, reach, and stack with step-by-step guidance, ensuring every ride is stronger, smoother, and more powerful.
What You’ll Get:
Comprehensive bike position analysis
In-person or virtual fits
Adjustments to saddle, cockpit, and overall geometry
Equipment or component recommendations
Ride better. Ride smarter. Ride stronger.
TOTAL RUN | See Your Stride. Fix What Matters. Run Better.
Total Run uses video and in-person analysis to break down your stride and reveal the mechanics behind your performance.
Coaches identify strengths, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, then provide a Prescription for Change—including technique adjustments, shoe recommendations, targeted strength training, and run drills.
What You’ll Get:
Video run analysis (in person when available)
Identification of form strengths and weaknesses
Shoe and equipment guidance (if applicable)
Targeted strength and drill recommendations
Personalized Prescription for Change
Run smoother. Run stronger. Run smarter.
#GETSOME STRENGTH | Train smart. Move strong. #GETSOME.
Endurance performance isn’t just about miles & watts. It’s about the strength that supports them. Led by CSCS-certified Coach Andy Potts, the program turns your training insights & testing into a targeted strength and mobility routine that supports better movement, durability, and performance.
What You’ll Get:
Monthly strength programs designed for endurance athletes
Access exclusive video demonstrations & workout ‘walk-through’s’ from Coach Andy.
Specific strength recommendations based on deficiencies when paired with run/swim analysis.
The strongest athletes don’t just train harder. They train stronger.
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