I have seen a few posts alluding to vo2max values not changing since mid July or so. I have noticed similar, although pretty significant training loads throughout that time. I have been running pretty solid for years, so I guess it could just be holding steady at near my max based on my training load and genetics. I always use a heart rate strap, Garmin HRM-dual and gives very good (believable, smooth, consistent w/effort, etc) heart rate and respiration rates. In the past I would see a good bit of up/down within a month or in a training cycle leading up to a race.
My biking vo2max went up in early September (1+ my run vo2max). I am primarily a runner, but do a good bit of biking indoor&out with a power meter. So it has changed, would be more around the "Run" activity type.
Throughout the last few months my heat acclimation and weight have changed... I get runs with high and low 'performance level' which usually indicates that my vo2max will go up or down on a run (if hungover or overdressed or cold etc)... but after a strong tempo run in cold conditions... no change, tells me a vo2....same vo2max.
related or unrelated in June I got my FIRST ever detection of Lactate Threshold 6:35! its updated once since 6:32, but ironically didn't when I did a 10mi race 6:20/mi in 1hr 3min!! Essentially the perfect LT test! ("1hr race pace") LOL
Just thought I would see if anyone is getting vo2max updates???
I'm going to pickup my interval & anaerobic speed work for a bit... see if I can nudge up that vo2max up a bit before the long cold winter hits and getting a good reading of vo2max is tough (winter clothing, snow, ice, etc)
