How to Fight A Declining VO2 Max

This week on the Marathon Handbook Podcast, Michael, Katelyn, and Alex kick things off with a recap of Alex's busy wedding weekend, complete with a timed 5K. Then it's into a full Q&A covering some of our most-requested topics: how to fit marathon training into a packed schedule as a working parent, building a smart long-term plan toward a Boston Qualifier, what a "rocker profile" actually does in a super shoe, and whether a declining VO2 max means your marathon days are numbered as you age.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:36 Alex Cyr's Wedding Weekend Recap
17:37 Sponsor: Lagoon Sleep Pillows
19:18 Back From Break / How to Submit Questions
20:26 Q&A: Marathon Training With Kids & No Time to Spare
33:34 Q&A: Long-Term Planning Toward a Boston Qualifier
43:42 Q&A: What Is a Rocker Profile in Running Shoes?
51:33 Q&A: Is Your VO2 Max Declining With Age?
1:03:14 Run Club, Community & Wrap-Up

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