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VO2 MaxRPE 7.6Hard★★★★★

OXYGEN THIEF'S PARADISE 💨 (DEFAULT VERSION)

The full criminal mastermind experience! Five 3-minute oxygen heists that'll establish you as the most notorious O2 bandit in town. This is the perfect crime for developing serious VO2 max power.

Effort Profile

TRAINING FOCUS

This workout targets multiple training zones for comprehensive development. Focus on maintaining consistent effort levels and proper form throughout each interval.Primary Purpose: Develop vo2 max capacity through sustained high-intensity efforts with optimal volume for aerobic power development.

Workout Overview

Duration
1h 0m
Distance
11km
Intensity
7.6/10
Target Race
5K
Terrain
track
Difficulty
★★★★★
Tags
vo2maxintervalstrackhigh intensitythresholdfun

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WARMUP
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
3/10
Duration20m
Scout out your target and prepare for the perfect oxygen heist
Segment 1 of 12
32% of workout
3-Minute Oxygen Theft
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration3m
Steal oxygen like your life depends on it - controlled but ruthless!
Segment 2 of 12
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
3/10
Duration2m 30s
Easy jog getaway - count your stolen oxygen and prepare for the next heist
Segment 3 of 12
4% of workout
3-Minute Oxygen Theft
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration3m
Steal oxygen like your life depends on it - controlled but ruthless!
Segment 4 of 12
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
3/10
Duration2m 30s
Easy jog getaway - count your stolen oxygen and prepare for the next heist
Segment 5 of 12
4% of workout
3-Minute Oxygen Theft
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration3m
Steal oxygen like your life depends on it - controlled but ruthless!
Segment 6 of 12
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
3/10
Duration2m 30s
Easy jog getaway - count your stolen oxygen and prepare for the next heist
Segment 7 of 12
4% of workout
3-Minute Oxygen Theft
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration3m
Steal oxygen like your life depends on it - controlled but ruthless!
Segment 8 of 12
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
3/10
Duration2m 30s
Easy jog getaway - count your stolen oxygen and prepare for the next heist
Segment 9 of 12
4% of workout
3-Minute Oxygen Theft
Training ZoneVO2 Max
Effort Level
8/10
Duration3m
Steal oxygen like your life depends on it - controlled but ruthless!
Segment 10 of 12
5% of workout
Recovery
Training ZoneRecovery
Effort Level
3/10
Duration2m 30s
Easy jog getaway - count your stolen oxygen and prepare for the next heist
Segment 11 of 12
4% of workout
COOLDOWN
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
2/10
Duration15m
Escape the scene and cover your tracks
Segment 12 of 12
24% of workout
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0:45
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1:02

Workout Structure

Complete breakdown with effort-based RPE color coding

Training Purpose

Develop VO2 max capacity through sustained high-intensity efforts with optimal volume for aerobic power development.

1

Casing the Joint

Scout out your target and prepare for the perfect oxygen heist

Effort Level
RPE 3
Light
Duration
20m
Zone
Easy
Notes
  • 20 minutes easy running to case the perimeter thoroughly
  • 6x100m strides to test your getaway speed
  • Dynamic stretching to limber up for the job
  • Visualize your five-part oxygen-stealing strategy
2

The Great Oxygen Heist

5 x 3-minute oxygen theft missions with 2:30 recovery between crimes

The Great Oxygen Heist Pattern
Repeat 5x: 5 rounds of 3-minute oxygen theft followed by recovery
5
×
1
3-Minute Oxygen Theft
RPE 8
Extremely Hard
Duration
3m
Effort Zone
VO2 Max

Steal oxygen like your life depends on it - controlled but ruthless!

2
Recovery
RPE 3
Light
Duration
2m 30s
Effort Zone
Recovery

Easy jog getaway - count your stolen oxygen and prepare for the next heist

Notes
  • Five perfectly executed oxygen heists
  • Maintain consistent effort across all intervals
  • Use recovery to plan your next crime
  • Build confidence with each successful theft
3

Clean Getaway

Escape the scene and cover your tracks

Effort Level
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
15m
Zone
Easy
Notes
  • Easy jog to avoid suspicion
  • Gradual breathing to return stolen oxygen
  • Walk and stretch to eliminate evidence
  • Celebrate your successful oxygen theft spree

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