Diastra A series in 3 parts
Is my training working?
Every runner hits a week where the numbers stop making sense. The VO₂max has not moved in months, the watch shows a lower number than last week, or a race just ended and nobody says what comes next.
This series answers those moments in plain words, with the study behind every number and a clear next step.
Is my training workingWhy is my VO₂max not improving?Why VO₂max stalls, how long gains take, why people gain such different amounts, and how the watch can hide a real change.Is my training workingWhy did my Apple Watch VO₂max drop?Why Cardio Fitness drops after a hot or hilly week, what a real loss after time off looks like, and what to do next.Is my training workingHow long does it take to recover after a marathon or half marathon?What studies found about leg strength and muscle repair after a marathon or half, what heart rate shows, and when hard runs come back.