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VO2 MaxRPE 7.9Hard★★★★★

OXYGEN THIEF'S PARADISE 💨 (LONG VERSION)

The ultimate oxygen crime spree! Seven 3-minute heists that'll make you the most feared O2 bandit in the galaxy. This epic session is for hardened criminals only - massive VO2 gains guaranteed.

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 maximum vo2 capacity through extended high-intensity efforts for advanced athletes seeking elite aerobic power.

Workout Overview

Duration
1h 15m
Distance
14km
Intensity
7.9/10
Target Race
5K
Terrain
track
Difficulty
★★★★★
Tags
vo2maxintervalstrackhigh intensitythresholdfunadvanced

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WARMUP
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
3/10
Duration25m
Scout out your target and prepare for the perfect oxygen heist
Segment 1 of 16
30% 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 16
4% 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 16
3% 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 16
4% 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 16
3% 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 16
4% 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 16
3% 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 16
4% 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 16
3% 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 16
4% 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 16
3% 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 12 of 16
4% 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 13 of 16
3% 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 14 of 16
4% 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 15 of 16
3% of workout
COOLDOWN
Training ZoneEasy
Effort Level
2/10
Duration20m
Escape the scene and cover your tracks
Segment 16 of 16
24% of workout
0:00
0:15
0:30
0:45
1:00
1:15
1:23

Workout Structure

Complete breakdown with effort-based RPE color coding

Training Purpose

Develop maximum VO2 capacity through extended high-intensity efforts for advanced athletes seeking elite aerobic power.

1

Casing the Joint

Scout out your target and prepare for the perfect oxygen heist

Effort Level
RPE 3
Light
Duration
25m
Zone
Easy
Notes
  • 25 minutes easy running to case the entire operation
  • 8x100m strides to perfect your getaway speed
  • Extended dynamic stretching for the long job
  • Mental preparation for seven oxygen heists
2

The Great Oxygen Crime Spree

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

The Great Oxygen Crime Spree Pattern
Repeat 7x: 7 rounds of 3-minute oxygen theft followed by recovery
7
×
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
  • Seven oxygen heists - you're going for the record!
  • Maintain consistent effort across all intervals
  • Use recovery to stay focused and composed
  • Final intervals separate the amateurs from the pros
3

Clean Getaway

Escape the scene and cover your tracks

Effort Level
RPE 2
Easy
Duration
20m
Zone
Easy
Notes
  • Extended easy jog to avoid all suspicion
  • Deep breathing to gradually return stolen oxygen
  • Walk and stretch to eliminate all evidence
  • Celebrate your legendary oxygen theft achievement

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