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4 Replies Last post: Dec 12, 2005 10:08 AM by shantanique  
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Dec 9, 2005 10:28 AM

VO2 Max

Does anyone by any chance have any ideas on how to increase your VO2 max. Also , what is the average VO2 Max for teens ????/
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1. Dec 9, 2005 2:29 PM in response to: shantanique
Re: VO2 Max
800 meter repeats are good for improving VO2max. Run them hard, like about 90% of maximum speed for that distance. Also, throw in a 1200 or 1600 (mile) now and then, too.

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2. Dec 9, 2005 7:45 PM in response to: shantanique
Re: VO2 Max
From what I understand, any type of training between 2 mile pace and half marathon pace is good for improving VO2 Max. A good example of a VO2 Max session would be something like 5 x 1000 at 5k pace, with 1 or 2 minute recoveries. I have no idea what the average VO2 Max is for teenagers, and I don't really see much value to it. There are so many other factors that influence your ability as a runner besides VO2 Max. You could blow someone else out of the water even if their VO2 Max is higher than yours if you have a better lactate threshold, better running economy, etc.
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3. Dec 11, 2005 10:18 PM in response to: shantanique
Re: VO2 Max
Run as fast as you can as far as you can.