V.O2 App & Community Updates
VDOT O2 Update 3.0
We want to quickly update you on some of the latest added features: Recent: VDOTO2.com got a facelift to help you more easily view your workouts and visualize the different training types on your calendar If [...]
Dr. Jack Daniels: Utilizing The Treadmill To Help Prepare For Boston
[Editor’s Note: The key to training effectively for the Boston Marathon is how well you strategically incorporate undulating terrain in your workouts. But what if you don’t have easy access to undulating terrain? We asked the master on how a runner can utilize the treadmill to help prepare for the course at Boston.] By Dr. Jack Daniels […]
Successful Transition To Triathlons – Check!
Run SMART coach Malindi Elmore has spent the last few years working hard to transition from professional track athlete into a competitive triathlete. Many great runners have tried and failed at this challenge. I think today officially marks the successful completion of this transition for Malindi.
The Mental Edge To Achieve Sub 3-Hours
We received a testimonial from a great local runner in France. We were excited to learn how the VDOT Calculator helped him achieve a time in the marathon he never imagined he could run. Simon has granted us permission to share his kind note. We’re excited to see this young runner continue to progress as gains more and more […]
What Pace Or Effort Should I Run Hill Repeats?
We hear this question a lot from athletes since we have a clear purpose/intensity behind our main training types (Easy, Threshold, Marathon, Interval, Repetition, Fast Reps) but not for hill repeats. We see hill training as Repetition work but with added resistance. Just like Reps, hill repeats help improve speed and economy. In general, you […]
How Fast Can You Run A Mile?
We’re excited to sponsor the Inaugural Brooklyn Mile in a partnership with @brooklynrunningco Registration is now live! In honor of this exciting new event we’ll be offering FREE custom workouts to all participants. Go to brooklynmile.com, accept our coaching invite and download the @vdot_o2 mobile app on iOS or Android. We’ll be uploading your weekly […]
