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Why VO2 Max Won't Make You A Faster Runner

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Why VO2 Max Won't Make You A Faster Runner

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Why VO2 Max Won't Make You A Faster Runner

Marathon Handbook›
May 22, 202622:371.6K views
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00:00 Why The Biggest VO2 Max Doesn’t Win The Race
03:44 The Pillars of Endurance Performance
09:32 Performance VO2 vs. VO2 Max
14:58 Physical Limits of VO2 Max
17:24 Key Metrics for Runners' Health and Performance

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