VO2 Max

I had my VO2 Max tested today! I know that makes no sense to many people, but basically it's how much oxygen a person can take in and utilize. I've been studying about for my AFAA cert and was stoked to actually get tested. I went up to the Sports and Fitness Therapy floor in the Med Center with my bike and shoes and they hooked me up to some machines testing my heartrate and speed and gear. Then they strapped this mask over my face (flashback of emergency c-section), and had me ride. The tester would add Watts every minute and I had to ride until I wanted to hurl. When I said 'stop', I really meant it, but afterwards thought, "maybe I could have gone longer?" Oh well. I will be tested again in about 10 weeks (before the big race), so hopefully I can improve. To give you an idea of the numbers, an average person has a VO2 Max of upper 20's-lower 30's. Lance Armstrong has a VO2 Max of 87. And now for my results:

VO2 Max: 49 ml/kg/min (I'm basically what he called a weekend warrior!)

HR Max: 193

LT %: 75.6 (this is how hard I have to work before my lactic acid in my muscles kick in).

Max Watts: 240 (we started at 75. This is the number I really want to improve upon)

Now I know I want to do more hills in my spin classes and definitely get on the road more. I also when to Sun and Ski Sports open house thing tonight to pick up my number and shirt for a ride on Feb 6, and picked up some more needed bike gear and tips for the ride. It was cool and nice to go by myself so I could soak it in. I have fallen in love with Cliff Blox. They are like a gummy energy treat. I'm excited to try them while working out!