Re: Terrible VO2Max, any suggestions?
 

Yesterday ran continuously 30mins at 8kph, thats only the 5th run so that may help motivate someone else in similar state of unfitness (motivated me).

It now feels more like a warm-up run than the wrong end of a sprint.

Just need to go faster now so I don't have to know I'm going 33% slower than the guy next to me who is running for longer!

If i'm interpreting the science correctly, I think V02max and lactate threshold are noticably improving - since 160bpm now feels sustainable (LT2 upwards) AND 160bpm created enough power to go 8kph sustainably (VO2 upwards).

Re: Terrible VO2Max, any suggestions?
 

I have problems with running too. When I start to run I feel heavy and dizzy. I also have to stop after few mins to burp. And yes I do have a brake from food for at least 2 hours. But I seem to do ok with other activities. I can walk for hours and do jujutsu or aikido and not feel tired.

Re: Terrible VO2Max, any suggestions?
 

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I have problems with running too. When I start to run I feel heavy and dizzy. I also have to stop after few mins to burp. And yes I do have a brake from food for at least 2 hours. But I seem to do ok with other activities. I can walk for hours and do jujutsu or aikido and not feel tired.

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Two hours isn't enough. Since you're burping, it certainly not long enough for you.
I used to run Wednesday nights with a running club at 6:30PM. Never eat after 11:30AM that day.