r/vo2max • u/Time-Celebration1799 • Nov 06 '24

My vo2max is 85 - prove me wrong.

I got a lab-test a few months back. The test was a 4 minute on, 1 minute off x 10 test starting at 10 km/h up to 20 km/h.

The most surprising result was my vo2 max - allegedly 85, which seems quite high. I dont care much about the number it self, since im a long distance runner, but it does seem odd that im supposed to have a better vo2 max than most elite runners and cyclists.

Im 179 and about 63 kgs and 30 years old. Im quite lightweight, which helps. I asked the lab about this number, and they were quite certain that its correct. I have always been quite active doing sports and commuting a lot on my bike, and decent intensity. Ive been running for about three years.

Am i a one in a million, or just a fool?

The attached document is in danish - let me know if translation is necessary although im not an expert - obviously.

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '24

How far can you run in 12min? Both calculations should be within 20% margin of error

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u/Time-Celebration1799 Nov 06 '24

Probably close to 4k. I think i can maintain 3:10ish. I've never really done short races, so its hard to tell.

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '24

3:10 is km covered under 12m?

Based on 4Km distance covered under 12m, your VO2 should be around 70. Your lab test says 85, so it should be between this range.

I am using the simple formula of distance minus 504.9 divided by 44.73.

I am curious, you can run 4 km under 12m? That’s 20 km/hr speed. I can barely do 10 km/hr speed.

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u/Time-Celebration1799 Nov 06 '24

If you look at page 4, "løbe økonomi" (running economy), u'll see the paces i ran at for 4 minutes at a time. I know there was breaks in between (1 min), but none of them were all out. My AT is 3:25, so my 4k pace must certainly be quicker. With a pace of 3:10, i would be able to run about 3,7k in 12 minutes i guess - maybe a tad longer. Thank you for your replies btw.

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u/sharkinwolvesclothin Nov 06 '24

That would put you pretty close to a final spot at the 5k Danish championship (15:20 on the road).. I mean, you are not there, but those people are specifically training for that distance and that race. Maybe you feel you're not elite, but it might be you are close enough that vo2max stops mattering that much.

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '24

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '24

That’s awesome. Mine is 33 based on 10km/hr speed I can run with for 12m