V.O2 App & Community Updates
“Damn That Test Was Hard!”
Congrats to Ryan Light of RealRunRyan.com on passing the VDOT O2 Distance Certification exam. Glad to see the exam challenging coaches on the science of our sport. Learn more about Ryan's inspiring story and how [...]
“VDOT O2 Has Allowed Me To Go From Coaching 10 Athletes To 100+”
Featured Coach - Tiffany Carson England We're proud to have such a well qualified and highly motivating coach on VDOT O2. Tiffany's diversity of experience is unmatched. Coaching Bio 8+ years coaching experience from high [...]
High Schooler Jorge Estrella Hits 72 VDOT
High school coach Aaron Pessah attended a VDOT Coaching Clinic last summer. He's currently Head XC and T&F Coach at Andrew Hill HS in San Jose and he's having great success adopting VDOT and [...]
The Value Of Working With A Private Coach
@mckirdytrained has 13 coaches working with over 300 athletes on the VDOT O2 app. Here's the founder, James McKirdy, talking about the value of working with a private coach. A post shared by VDOT O2 [...]
Jack Daniels On Leveraging Heart Rate Training
By Dr. Jack Daniels Every training session should have a purpose that improves one of the following physiological functions: Heart and sport-muscle strengthening Endurance Aerobic fitness Anaerobic fitness Speed Economy of movement Exercise heart rate is associated with each of the above-mentioned functions A faster-than-anticipated heart rate suggests over-training or inadequate recovery from previous exercise [...]
“We Won Our First District Championship In 27 Years”
Featured Coach - Gregg Mrkvicka Coaching Bio Head XC Coach at Bishop Leblond High School in St. Joseph, MO Assistant Track & Field Coach High School coach for 8 years and adult runners for 2 years Coaches 15 [...]