​Is Your Garmin’s VO₂max Estimate Useless?​

I’m often asked: “Can I trust the VO₂max score from my GPS watch?”

I don’t ever really have a good answer, other than that lab testing is ideal. Nevertheless, for recreational runners, seeing fitness increases can feel motivating, but for athletes chasing marginal gains, a misleading VO₂max estimate could be more frustrating than helpful.

​A new study put the Garmin Forerunner 245 to the test against the gold standard laboratory treadmill ramp tests with respiratory gas analysis.

​Here's what they found.​

​The Consequences Of Delaying Carbs After Your Run​

Most athletes know that carbs are crucial for performance, but what happens when you skip them after a workout?

Recent research suggests that delaying post-exercise carbs could actually impair your recovery and next-day performance, despite the belief that glycogen stores can be replenished later.

Even if you’re not training again the same day, the so-called “anabolic window” might be more important than you think—especially for fast recovery.

​The Secret To A Stronger, Faster Marathon:
Negative Splits​

Marathon success is rarely about how fast you run the first half of the race, but rather, how you execute the second half (or really, that final 6.2 miles).

One of the most effective ways to make that happen is by using a negative split strategy—running the second half faster than the first.

​A recent mini-review article by Gerasimos Grivas breaks down the science and psychology of negative splits. Here’s what you need to know about how to execute the perfect marathon.

​High Mileage, Hidden Risks? The Colon Cancer Debate​

Epidemiological studies consistently show that physically active people have a lower cancer incidence, including fewer colon polyps and lower rates of colorectal cancer. But what if there’s a paradox lurking at the extreme end of training?

​A new prospective study (actually an abstract presented at a scientific conference — a key detail) suggests that very high-volume marathon and ultramarathon running may actually increase the risk of advanced precancerous colon lesions.

Thanks for reading. As always—Run Long, Run Healthy

~Brady~

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