vo2 max

As a cross-country and track runner, I remember the first time I had my VO2 max tested. It was early season and my legs were still sore from the week’s mileage. The number flashed on the screen: “65 ml/kg/min.” I stared at it longer than I probably needed to. 65. Okay—that’s solid. And for a distance runner, it is solid. […]