The Strength Running Podcast

How to Improve the 3 Running Thresholds (Z2, LT, and VO2 Max), with Phil Batterson, PhD

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Dec 14, 2023
In this podcast, Phil Batterson, a competitive runner and founder of Critical Oxygen, discusses how to improve the three running thresholds: zone two, lactate threshold, and VO2 max. He explains the physiology behind each threshold and provides practical ways to apply it in training. The podcast also covers topics such as bridging the gap between researchers and coaches, the importance of lactate threshold work for race preparation, common mistakes in training zones, and integrating VO2 max work with cross training.
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