Special Encore Presentation: How VO2 and Metabolic Testing Can Improve Your Running
July 10, 2015
Hosted by Coach Michael Merlino
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Episode Description
If you are hooked on the sport of running you know that it can be a constant battle with yourself as you continue to search for ways to become faster, less injured and be the best trained and prepared runner you can be on race day. Many focus on sheer pace per mile as their sole barometer of improvement during their training but that strategy may give many runners a false read on their true performance. During In Flight Running episode #3, Coach Michael Merlino explains how metabolic testing and determining your VO2 Max, anaerobic threshold, individual heart rate training zones and resting metabolic rate (RMR) can give you invaluable information on how to become a faster, more efficient and better fueled runner. After performing hundreds of VO2 Max and RMR tests find out why Michael has found that your heart and your current rate of metabolism don't lie and how heart rate training can give you a whole new view of training and performance.
In Flight Running
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Since the 1990s the popularity of running has exploded with more people than ever embracing the sport by training for and participating in road races world-wide from the 5K to ultra-marathon distance. The once elusive 26.2 mile marathon has now become one of the most popular physical and mental challenges in the world for those looking to go the distance and conquer a huge lifetime goal.
In Flight Running the radio show celebrates the great sport of running and welcomes listeners who are hungry to be the best runner they can be. Running coach and fitness trainer Michael Merlino and his guests offer training tips and an insider’s view of the coaching techniques and tools he uses to help runners train for and reach the finish line. Get expert advice on training, improving running form, injury prevention and treatment, nutrition strategies, race preparation and more. Tune in for some fun and engaging running discussions all designed to help take your running to new heights.
Coach Michael Merlino
Fitness trainer and running Coach Michael Merlino can speak from experience when it comes to the challenges of getting in shape and staying in shape. After leaving a ten year career in corporate human resources with a world renowned medical college and a Fortune 500 energy company, he traded his suit and tie for warmups and running shoes. He has taught thousands of runners and fitness clients how to get in shape and reach the finish line with sound run coaching advice and fitness and nutrition strategies that get results.
Michael owns Houston Texas based In Flight Running, a run coaching program that trains and prepares runners for races from the 5K to marathon level. He also owns Merlino Fitness, a fitness training business that offers both one on one and group strength training programs. He has been a running coach since 2000 and a fitness trainer since 1997. Coach Michael trains runners and clients at Houston area parks and running trails and his private fitness training studio.
He spends his time coaching and training others on the sport of running, improving athletic performance, getting in shape, maintaining fitness, weight loss and strength training. Michael is also a fitness and wellness consultant, speaker, blogger, writer and radio host for the Voice America Radio Network’s Health and Wellness Channel.
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