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Your watch says your VO₂ max has dropped. Does that actually mean you’re getting less fit?
In this episode, Shona and Devlin unpack what VO₂ max really tells runners over 50, why the number on your watch can be misleading, what actually causes it to decline with age, and the training that can improve your running even when your VO₂ max barely moves.
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"The Truth About VO₂ Max for Runners Over 50" is an episode of The Faster Beyond 50 Podcast. Runtime 38 min. Published October 27, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
