VO₂ Max & Lactate Threshold Testing 🧬, Reviewing New Kit and Jon's Recent Race Entries

In this episode, Jon and Amie dig into the details of Jon’s recent VO₂ max and lactate testing at Oxford Brookes University — what it involved, what data he'll get from it, and how it’ll shape his training in 2026.We also do a low-key kit roundup after some Christmas additions, covering what’s working well and what hasn’t lived up to expectations — including shorts, soft flasks, watches and poles.Jon also talks through his recent entry into Centurion’s 100 Hills and how it fits into the bigger training picture as preparation ramps up for his South Downs Way 100 miler in June.Send us Fan MailThis episode is sponsored by Empowered2. Most businesses significantly underinvest in leadership development.Leadership development should be bespoke and appropriate for the needs of your business, adding value by improving the performance of everyone involved with immediately deployable tools and techniques.Jon helps organisations serious about creating high performing leaders and organisations to create meaningful, memorable and lasting leadership legacy. Support the show