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Research roundups, training-science commentary, video breakdowns, and first-hand lab test notes — updated regularly.
ResearchTraining10 VO2 Max Studies Every Runner Should Know in 2026
From Blair 1989 to Mandsager 2018, these are the papers behind every VO2 max claim you see on the internet — plus what each one actually proved.
PersonalMethodologyMy VO2 Max Test at 54: Reading a Real CPET Report Section by Section
I spend most of my working hours on this site explaining how VO2 max tests work. It felt overdue to actually take one. Here is what the five-page report said.