The Faster Beyond 50 Podcast
Coach Parry
September 29, 202546 min
Running
The TRUTH About VO₂ Max For Runners Over 50
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VO₂ max decoded! Brad and Coach Lindsey Parry explain what VO₂ max really measures, why it matters more after 50, how wearables/lab tests stack up, and the smartest way to raise it—balancing easy aerobic work, high-intensity efforts, and strength so you can perform better and age stronger.