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vo2 max not showing up even after multiple runs and walks.

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    Stefano M64 Silver Members
    last edited by 24 days ago

    I gave a try, had an easy walk yesterday for about 20 min with an average speed of 6.0km/h and 112pbm HR peak , and got my first VO2max estimation (46,2). It was the first time I walked with the smart HR belt, which I use only at the gymn. I will try also with a run …

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      BrunoH Gold Members @timecode
      last edited by 24 days ago

      @timecode I think running and walking have always been the supported activities for VO2max. I remember it from my days with S9B.

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        timecode @BrunoH
        last edited by 24 days ago

        @BrunoH if this is the case, then there something really broken. How come walking is producing Vo2max readings, but not running… makes no sense. I know you don’t know that, I am just thinking out loud.

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          brechtvb @timecode
          last edited by 24 days ago

          @timecode no vo2max reading here either. I do mainly race biking, I did 3 run exercises, with Suunto hr belt. No vo2max.

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            far-blue Bronze Member
            last edited by 24 days ago

            Honestly, you aren’t missing out on much. The VO2Max value I and all my running friends get regardless of watch or brand is generally pretty useless and the estimated race times based on it equally poor.

            I personally find the ‘Effective VO2Max’ value calculated by Runalyze to be far more practically useful.

            To give an example, My Race S tells me my VO2Max is 52.3 and it suggests I can currently run a HM in 1:32’50 which is a pace of 4’24/km. Runalyse suggests my ‘effective’ VO2Max is 41.33 and suggests I can currently run a HM in 1:48’20. My last HM (march) was very hilly and 1:47 and my PR in 2023 is 1:40 so I think Runalyse is far closer to reality. I’ll find out on Sunday but I’m not expecting faster than 1:45 🙂

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              timecode @BrunoH
              last edited by 22 days ago

              @BrunoH I still don’t understand how can walking produce a Vo2max reading. I went for a run today and tried to push a few times to get a higher HR, still nothing. I am honestly getting a bit frustrated. If this is still not enough to get a Vo2max reading, then I don’t know… Max HR was 176.

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                timecode @far-blue
                last edited by 22 days ago

                @far-blue I know that the value itself is not accurate. But at this point for me it is about principles : ) I would like to see at least a trend and it’s virtually impossible to get a number from the watch.

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                  BrunoH Gold Members @timecode
                  last edited by 21 days ago

                  @timecode This is a snippet from Suunto Vertical documentation. The watch does not measure how exhausted you get but VO2max comes from TSS score.

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                    matteo_000 @George Katsanos
                    last edited by 21 days ago

                    @George-Katsanos I have had the same problem with my Vertical. I have made a soft reset and the Vo2max appeared after run. ciao

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                      timecode @matteo_000
                      last edited by 20 days ago

                      @matteo_000 tried that, unfortunately not working for me. Neither does walking @BrunoH

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                        isazi Moderator @timecode
                        last edited by 20 days ago

                        @timecode have you tried doing the same kind of run, with a mix of zones, on flat terrain?

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                          timecode @isazi
                          last edited by 19 days ago

                          @isazi I mostly run on trails, but going to try today and report back.

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                            timecode @isazi
                            last edited by timecode 19 days ago

                            @isazi It was a success. Flat terrain + chest strap and I got a reading. Thanks!

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                              isazi Moderator @timecode
                              last edited by 19 days ago

                              @timecode unfortunately it is quite hard for an algorithm that is based on pace and effort to estimate anything with enough precision (meaning, not to just have a random number) over hilly terrain

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                                timecode @isazi
                                last edited by 19 days ago

                                @isazi this is interesting because on all previous watches I owned (S9B, 9PP, Vertical) I’ve got an instant reading after the very first run, independent of whether it was a trail run or normal run. This just started with Race, so I am not sure if there was a change of the algorithm or what is different. But I am glad it’s finally working : )

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