When diving into the science of running performance, the concept of VO2max is almost unavoidable. Defined simply, VO2max is the maximum rate that your body can extract oxygen from the air. When you run, that oxygen gets absorbed in your lungs into your bloodstream, gets pumped by the heart, and travels to your muscles, where […] The post What Determines Your VO2max and Why Does it Matter for Performance? first appeared on Runners Connect.
