Sprint Triathlon Training Zones with VO₂ Max Testing

Sprint triathlons (750m swim, 20K bike, 5K run) and Olympic distance (1.5K/40K/10K) require sustained high intensity:

• Efforts near or above lactate threshold
• VO₂ max work in training
• Minimal recovery between disciplines
• Race-pace specificity crucial

Test on both treadmill (running) and Wahoo KICKR Bike (cycling):

• Running VO₂ max and 5K/10K pace zones
• Cycling FTP and high-power zones
• Compare fitness across disciplines
• Identify which leg needs focus

20K-40K bike legs require sustained threshold+ power. VO₂ max testing provides:

• Sustainable 30-60 minute power targets
• Avoiding overcooking legs for the run
• Maximizing bike speed without destroying run
• Race-day wattage strategy

The 5K-10K run comes after hard swim and bike. Treadmill VO₂ max testing helps:

• Know fresh run pace vs. tri run pace
• Brick workout intensity targets
• Race-day run pacing off the bike
• When to push vs. when to hold back

Sprint tri training includes more high-intensity work than long-course:

• Threshold bike intervals (Zone 4)
• VO₂ max running intervals (Zone 5)
• Race-pace brick workouts
• Speed work for both bike and run

VO₂ max testing ensures all these workouts hit optimal intensity.

Sprint triathlon is often a first tri distance. VO₂ max testing helps:

• Set realistic race time goals
• Know what "hard" actually means physiologically
• Avoid common pacing mistakes
• Build confidence through data

VO₂ Max Test: $250

Complete testing with Sprint/Olympic triathlon training zones.

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311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Contact:
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com

Professional VO₂ max testing for Sprint and Olympic distance triathlon training.