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One number predicts how fast you can race and how long you'll live.


It's your VO2 max, and you can train it. VO2 max is the number runners chase for race times and sports scientists track for how long people live. In this episode, I explain what it actually measures, why it matters even if you never race, and how to start raising it without hurting yourself. You'll also see why your watch number is only an estimate and a simple way to track how your body responds to your training and eating.


3 KEY IDEAS

  1. Your Ceiling: Every pace you run, from easy jogs to sprints, lives under your VO2 max, so raising it gives you more room for everything.
  2. Speed And Lifespan: The same number that predicts your race times also lines up with how long and how well you live.
  3. Base Then Intervals: Build an easy zone 2 base first, then add a small, sharp dose of hard intervals on top.


LINKS & LEARNINGS

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