V.O2 App & Community Updates
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 [...]
Become A VDOT Certified Running Coach
Running coaches of all levels can now improve their resumes by becoming certified online by the “World’s Best Running Coach.” Are you up to the test? Take the V.O2 Distance Certification Exam, authored by legendary coach Dr. Jack Daniels. According to Runner’s World Magazine, Dr. Daniels “has had a bigger influence on training-for-running than anyone. He might [...]
Science on the Run: Bad Posture = Bad Runner
Linking current research to running By Nikki Reiter As a fidgety-runner-type-who-hates-sitting-at-her-desk and worries about maintaining good posture, I’ve been incorporating stretching a few times a day, in addition to multiple walks to fill up my cup at the water station and my mid-day run (with all these breaks, you probably wonder how I ever get [...]
Science on the Run: Not All Fitness Trackers Are Created Equal
Linking current research to running By Nikki Reiter Do you own or are you considering a fitness tracker? These monitors claim to be a great way to measure energy expenditure and physical activity levels and can help enhance self-monitoring for behavior change. As many of us are desk workers, it’s important to track how much [...]
