As part of our new cross training enhancements, take advantage of Structured Strength Mode on V.O2. Athletes and coaches now have the ability to add their own strength exercises and schedule sets, reps, recoveries, etc. Supplementing your running with strength training is a necessity to reduce risk of injury and improve performance. Always discuss with [...]
Adjusting your VDOT is critical to getting the most out of your training and reducing risk of injury. On V.O2 it can be done either manually by clicking your score or by entering a race result on your calendar. Ideally, all updates to your VDOT are based on an accurate and recent time trial or [...]
Equivalent Performances can be found under the Equivalent tab on V.O2 whether you're an athlete or coach viewing an athlete's calendar. Keep in mind, these race performances are not predictions but rather physiological equivalent performances. Seeing your Equivalents can provide insights on how to adjust training to score better as the distance of the race [...]
We've refreshed the Workout Share feature to present training more cleanly on your photo or mapped routes. Click the share icon below your workout on the mobile appTake a photo or choose one or choose your GPS mapped routeResize then share on social This feature is a great way to impress, motivate, and inspire others to [...]
The Repeating Sets functionality is a great tool for making sure athletes aren’t going too fast. For many runners 200-meter Reps are easy enough that they will often go faster than necessary (roughly current mile race pace). By mixing in some 400-meter Reps (at the same pace as the 200s), it is more likely they [...]
This tool helps coaches easily manage groups in-person when a workout is in progress. It's also a great way to quickly scan what your athletes are doing "Today" in one scrollable view. Watch the video to learn how to access this feature on the mobile version of V.O2. To learn more about managing athletes on [...]
Coaches can now create custom names to help further personalize the experience for their athletes. For example, instead of Quality Session, provide more details, insight, or extra emphasis, like "Marathon Simulation" or "Recovery Pace Should Feel Like A Walk." Check out more of our coach management features on VDOT Coach and start your 30-day free [...]
We're excited to announce two new features. Our goal with these updates (and more to come) is to create a more open platform and further tailor the coaching experience on V.O2. Custom Training Paces Quickly calculate and save your own training paces to the drop-down menu of the app. You can use this nifty calculator to create by distance [...]
We're excited to announce that VDOT now pulls in GPS data from Coros watches. Recent innovations by Coros, (e.g. longer battery life and Track Mode, a proprietary algorithm allowing users to track GPS accurately on a standard 400m track) makes them a great fit to help athletes on VDOT O2 get the most out of [...]
Check out the new version of our mobile app. We updated the UI, made navigation easier and added some new features: marking a workout complete, planned vs actual, repeating sets and more... Download on the App Store. Get it on Google Play.