With proper training, the VO2max score can indicate how fast you may expect to race various running distances. Obviously, the volume would be less for triathlons, but the pattern of training through would be similar.

Proper training would involve:

(i) targeting a specific race (and reserve race)
(ii) a 12 week build up
(iii) running at least 4 times a week
(iv) only doing a few races that have a specific bearing on your target race (v) should involve a variety distance, speeds and terrain
(vi) a training volume that normally would reflect the target race distance (vii) avoiding injury
Obviously, for some, such a regime would not suite their running or triathlon interests or ambitions, or even be realistic, but it does work if you have the time, desire and discipline to carry it through.

Name		Dist	VO2 Max
Peter	Brooks	2600	46.8
Emma	Detchon	2200	37.9
Debs	Goddard	2700	49.1
John	Griffiths	2900	53.5
Caroline	Horton	2300	40.1
Jane	Ives	2550	45.7
Corrina	James	2500	44.6
Adrian	Jenkins	2850	52.4
Melissa	Jennings	2600	46.8
Roz	Layton	2750	50.2
Steven	Matthews	2150	36.8
Jordan	Matthews	3000	55.8
Joanne	Porter	2400	42.4
Anna	Seeley	2900	53.5
Neil	Sleeman	3350	63.6
Mick	Traynor	2400	42.4
John	Wilcock	3050	56.9

TRACK SESSION 1
6 October 2009

SUMMARY
Explained "Threshold Pace" [see website]

WARM UP
2 easy laps
Stretch major muscle groups
2 laps of striding the straights and jogging the bends

MAIN SESSION
4 or 5 800m (2 laps) repeats at Threshold Pace with 60sec walk jog recoveries between each repeat

WARM DOWN
2 or 3 easy laps