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VO2 Max Testing

Cost: $150, ~1.5 hours
A Jager Oxycon Mobile device is used for VO2 Max testing – an established, gold standard measure of aerobic capacity. We use the data either to establish limits of your physiological performance or exercise training zones to an overtraining index. Detailed results are provided to you immediately after completion of the test.

Lactate Threshold Testing

Cost: $120, ~ 1.5 hours
Lactate threshold testing is one of the most sensitive markers you can use to monitor your training. This variable fluctuates tremendously over the course of a season because of the varied emphasis on specific, physiological energy systems during an integrated training program. A single session is informative. Yet, sequential tests can demonstrate your individual adaptations to training, that will allow you to critique your form and training intensity at various points in time during a season.

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Jay Dicharry Addresses Central VA Running Camp
15 weeks 4 days ago
Good Luck Our best of luck to all the athletes attending this year's Summer Olympic in Beijing.
17 weeks 3 days ago
Congratulations To Another Client Jeremiah Bishop peddles his way to a win at the Firecracker 50, American Marathon Championship. Can't wait to have you back at the Center for Endurance Sport
17 weeks 3 days ago

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I just wanted to thank you for working with me yesterday. I had a great experience and more importantly, learned some valuable stuff about my mechanics. I'd recommend your services at the speed lab to anyone.

— Corey R.

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Principles of Injury Rehabilitation

The majority of running injuries are related to overuse. We do too much, too fast, too soon. Most injuries occur during a transition period-a period where our training is undergoing some type of change. Common examples include increasing mileage too quickly, changing intensity of training, such as moving from a base/distance phase to a strength or speed phase, changing the surface one trains on, or even changing the type of running shoes. Rarely do I see injuries in folks who train very consistently, unless they are in the middle of a transition phase. The transition, rather than the absolute amount of training, seems to be liked closely to injury.

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Last modified on: October 25, 2007