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VO2 max training for runners
Podcast, Vo2 Max & Intervals

Your Watch’s VO2 Max Is Lying to You: Here’s Why

Disclaimer: This is all for general information and entertainment purposes only. I am not your doctor, nutritionist, dietician, physical/physio therapist, psychologist, personal AI, or any other medical professional. If you want to go further with this information, you should consult […]

Strava levels explained
Gear: Shoes & Tech, Podcast

The Dangerous Level of Strava Runners No One Talks About

I can tell exactly how unhinged you are as a runner in about 10 seconds. Not your pace. Not your gear and def not how you’re breathing during easy or hard runs. I can tell from Your Strava profile. Specifically […]

DLake Deliberates, Gear: Shoes & Tech, Podcast

Why Virtual & Smartwatch Coaches Suck (and here’s the fix)

This is part 1 of 2 – if you want to learn what to do with your ai/smart watch/virtual coach mess – go to part 2. Strava is Pace-IST and doesn’t care about short-distance people. And to be fair, neither […]

Gear: Shoes & Tech, Podcast, Trees and DLake

The Hidden Flaws in Your Running Metrics (and What to Do Instead)

TLDR: Gadgets give you data, but training success comes from goals, effort, and understanding your body. Metrics: Helpful, but Not Absolute Heart rate zones, VO2 max scores, cadence—it’s all great information, but it’s just that: information. Your smartwatch can’t tell […]

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