What Is A Good VO2 Max For A 50+ Year-Old Runner?

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[rondawson]

I’m 61. VO2 max according to my Garmin 965 is 58. It’s been as high as 62 last year. I train daily and am running my 6th Boston Marathon next month. I’m also a triathlete and do multiple Sprint, Olympic and 70.3 triathlons each year.

[danieldiehr]

I am a 75 year old runner that last qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2022. I recently purchased a Garmin Fenix Pro and it is telling me my VO2 max is 46. I have no trouble walking up stairs or balancing on one foot.

[thomasorchard]

So the 93 year old man in the thumbnail is not featured in the video? Isn't that a little misleading?

[erics]

I'm 21 with the VO2 Max of a 93 year old

[johanrg]

I'm 53, my VO2 Max is 45, but I started running a year and a half ago with a VO2 Max around 30 so it's still climbing.

[ivanmanzur]

55 with 67 VO2max and 2:50 in marathon and training for a sub 2:50 this November at NYC 2024

[MarkFraserGrant]

Hi there,
I'm 56 and currently according to Garmin I'm at 53 V02Max when I started running during COVID it was at 46. Sounds like I should be fairly pleased.

[videosuchen]

My vo2max value according to my fenix 7 pro is 52, I am 75 years old and have been doing a variety of sports my whole life. 1-3 hours a day, road cycling, running, skiing, weight training, gymnastics, volleyball and other sports. I am also a trainer for general sports.

[Lehmann]

I'm 70. Very active athlete my entire life. Cycling and competitive paddling sprinting and distance. VO2 max of 58. I love it!

[jef.hutchby]

Great video! Had a VO2 max test 10 days ago at an assessment facility. Im 61 and came in at 47.2 so pretty happy with it. Now looking to try and train on to close in on that 50 mark.

[Azzenstudent]

I'm 75 and climb the stairs to my 14th floor condo daily. I've also started climbing to the rooftop (18 floors), which I accomplish easily. I do cardio every other day at the gym where I run 8 minute miles on the treadmill for around 25 minutes. I have no firm idea about my VO2 Max but I suspect it's between 42 and 49.

[mikeflanagan]

That’s one of the best videos for us +60 years olds.

[negomi]

I'm a 63 year old female, and my VO2 max according to my Garmin is 46. According to the charts, that'd be excellent for a 30-39 year old :) I run everything from 5K to 50 mile ultras.

[Burps___]

Can you please record a video detailing the Cooper Test, its meaning and accuracy, and demonstrate one of your channel runners actually performing it. Thank you, Lindsey and Parry.

[CurtZilbersher]

62 yrs old and 32 v02max. Just started zone training about 3 wks ago. Soon to incorporate strength training and HIIT to try to move that v02max number up.

[edwinakavanaugh]

73 yo female - VO2 max 42.09 from treadmill test in 11/23 to check for heart issues

[Veroweithofer]

Totally different numbers for women! Would have been good to include them! I am Female, 55, and a VO2Max of 41. Another channel tested Watches and compared to Lab and found it pretty accurate, btw. My VO2 maxx is according to tables in an “ excellent” range. I also improved from 39 to 41 in the last 6months. Running distance marathon and hm.

[dcharlybrown]

I’m 48 & my Vo2max according to my Garmin is 53-54.

My Vo2max according to the comments below, is somewhere between 125-128.

[sedgieroobets]

I'm 58yo, took up triathlon in lockdown and lost 18kg. June 2023 my VO2 max got to 57. Then I got an achilles injury and couldn't run at all or cycle much for 6 month. V02 max dropped to 49. Now creeping back up - currently 52 - but injury matters so train hard and regularly but also listen to your body as you age.

[musonello]

Lindsay summarizes in a very consistent manner the definition of Healthspan that Dr. Peter Attia makes in his book (Outlive) and the difference with Lifespan. Grip Strength as an aging indicator as well as Balance and the most important VO2 Max, very good episode 👍🏼👍🏼

PS.- I’m 61 and last Thursday at College gym we did the 12min treadmill test 2, 530 m, according to Pike Fitness = 56.41 VO2 max (I’m the vintage of the class and I believe I outran the rest of the class😉)