“Vo2max” or maximum aerobic capacity is like your horsepower (if your body was a car 🚙 😂!). Think like faster than your 5km race pace/intensity and heart rate spikes from 95% to 100%. The best way to improve #Vo2max is by running evenly paced high intensity intervals in the 2-4minute range while taking a shorter rest break in between. So for example if you are doing 3-minute 800m reps (and like 6 x 800m worth) you’d take a limited 2-min rest break between each hard effort. It is not a complete recovery and it keeps your heart rate elevated! These are tough workouts that should be used sparingly. They train the heart ♥️ and lungs 🫁 like no other...but also are “speed and economy” boosts for long distance runners as they stimulate fast twitch muscle fibers and improve lactate (threshold) clearance and even some buffering. Follow along for more #runningtips ! @higherrunning @hoka #flyhumanfly #running #runningcoach #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #runningcommunity #5km #runningworkout #runningtrack #xc #crosscountry #runningshoes #runnerslife #run #marathontraining #halfmarathontraining #5km #runninglife