Posted by DanZ (65.50.47.186) on November 08, 2003 at 12:56:23:
Just some quick thoughts on Frank Shorter... with a VO2max of 70 compared to those who have an 80 and then beating them...there could be a multiple of explanations here...He could create more power for that 70ml compared to those with 80ml but why...did he recruit more motor units, did he have better running economy with less wasting of power...did he have a mental edge that let his body dig deeper (or delay the body's protection mechanisms ie. the sensations associated with fatigue)...or a combination of events...I haven't read too much on Frank's training so I might look into that this afternoon for fun...
DanZ