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How ‘Trainable’ Is VO2 Max Really? – A Case Study (2019)

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

> This is the hardest thing for us to admit, culturally Is it? It seems pretty obvious. And unless you're aiming to be an elite in whatever field, it's pretty much irrelevant. Barring serious defects, most people can do reasonably well in most disciplines (physical & mental) if they apply themselves. Of course, if everyone were to apply themselves equally, the genetic lottery would still win out, but that's not somet…

> Is it? John McEnroe got in trouble for suggesting Serena Williams couldn't compete in the top men's circuit. If we can't even discuss the biological differences at elite level between men and women without controversy, then yes I'd say so.

Please don't mistake POCO behaviour from a loud minority with what is (or isn't) actually acceptable. Loud outrage is not a good benchmark for, well, anything at all really.

Re: How ‘Trainable’ Is VO2 Max Really? – A Case Study (2019)

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I'd recommend reading Joe Friel's stuff for anyone that's interested in this and wants to improve. Executing a periodization schedule for the stress of an event is something that anyone can do. I love stuff like this: https://joefrielsblog.com/polarized-training-update/

I love Joel. I have read the The Cyclist's Training Bible 5 or 6 times and I haven't owned a bike in about 25 years.
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