VO2 Max intervals: 12-20 min

Intervals of 2-4 min in duration at 3-10k pace ​ with 2-3 min recovery periods in between. ​
Typical sessions are :

4-8 x 800m or two sets of 6 x 400m with 30-60s ​and 2-3 min recovery in between intervals and sets. ​

This method is more specific for track runners ​than marathoners.


What is VO2 Max?

Source: Haugen et al., 2022

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Pre-exercise
1-4 hours before

1 x Solid 225 or
1 x Solid C 225

Warm-up
10-30min

1 x Gel 100 Caf 100 or
1 x Gel 160 or
1 x Gel 100

Maurten recommends:

Take 1-2 sips of Drink Mix between sets

Main set
20-70min

1 x Drink Mix 160 or
1 x Drink Mix 320 or
1 x Drink Mix 320 Caf 100

Cool down
10-30 min

Nothing