Long-distance triathlon glossary·VMA

vVO2max : velocity at VO2max

Run

The running speed at which you reach your maximum oxygen uptake.

VMA is the running equivalent of FTP on the bike. It is measured by an incremental test (Cooper, Vam-Eval) or estimated from a 3-6 min maximal effort. Short intervals (30/30, 1 min/1 min) are prescribed at 100-110% vVO2max to stimulate VO2max. Typically 14-22 km/h depending on level.

In TriPaced:

In TriPaced, VMA is estimated from your 3-10 min maximal run efforts imported via Strava. It calibrates the most intense run interval sessions and defines your run zones by speed.

Source Billat V., 1996 : Use of blood lactate measurements for prediction of exercise performance and control of training (Sports Medicine)

Related terms

  • Brick : the bike-run combo
  • Drop : heel-to-toe offset of a running shoe
  • Negative split : finishing faster than you started
  • Pace : Running pace (min/km)
  • Pacing : Race pace management
  • Drill : Isolated technique drill