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October 1, 2009

VO2max results: Further proof that…

VO2max results: Further proof that…

... my endurance addiction might run a little too deep:I didn't get to finish my VO2max test, and I was devastated over it. No really, I felt tears well up for a second. Here I was, not wanting to fall off the treadmill or otherwise embarrass myself in front of my peers. Instead, I almost cried over not being able to do something that everyone else in the class was thankful they didn't have to Continue reading →

September 29, 2009

lab rat and entry fees

Last week in exercise physiology lab, my professor asked for a volunteer to do a VO2Max test. I jumped on the opportunity. I've wanted to do a VO2Max test for a while now, mainly out of curiosity. I may not be in peak (or even close) shape at the moment, bur really, how can you beat a free (well, free with tuition) test?? I've heard that sucker can cost hundreds of dollars elsewhere! Luckily for Continue reading →

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I'm Heather, mom of two, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, and an overzealous athlete who cannot focus on a single discipline, so I train for all of them at the same time. When in doubt, I run...and then write about it. Read More…

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