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Why Does Your VO2max Drop During a Race?

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If you've ever checked your VO2max after a race and noticed it was lower than expected, you're not alone. A lot of runners assume that race efforts should push their VO2max to its peak, but that’s not always what happens.

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VO₂ Max and Marathon Performance: What You Need to Know

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What VO₂ max actually is, why it’s important for marathoners, and how you can improve it.

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Why Generic Formulas Don’t Cut It for Masters and Menopausal Athletes

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When it comes to performance, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula. While these formulas can offer a starting point, they fail to capture the complexity of your individual body and your training needs. This is especially true for masters and menopausal athletes, who experience a variety of physical changes that the formulas simply don’t account for.

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Garmin VO₂ Max vs. Jack Daniels VDOT: What Runners Need to Know

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If you’re serious about running, chances are you’ve seen your Garmin VO₂ max score and wondered how it stacks up. Maybe you’ve also come across Jack Daniels’ VDOT system and noticed the numbers don’t match. It’s confusing, right?

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Why Don’t VDOT Scores Match VO2max Levels?

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If you’ve ever looked at your VO2max data from your watch and compared it to your VDOT score, you might have noticed they don’t always line up

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