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CHALLENGE yourself, who knows what you could achieve?
That is what I have decided to do.
I visited Votwo’s performance lab in Dorset for my fitness test.
Predominately designed for athletes, the training plans and e-log programme are also ideal for beginners as a good starting point to set goals.
I discussed what I wanted to achieve with Andy Blow - co-founder of Votwo. This basically consisted of me telling him that I wanted to get fit so that I don’t have a heart attack when I take part in an event.
Andy is a qualified Sports Scientist and professional Ironman triathlete, so he knows his stuff.
The assessment consisted of a progressive step test, where I ran on a treadmill and every three minutes the speed was increased by 1kph and you run until you drop! I managed 22.5 minutes. Then was almost sick.
During the step test, samples of blood were collected from my fingertip and analysed for lactic acid concentration. Ouchy!!
They also measured my body composition (principally body fat vs fat free mass). This was estimated by using a bio-electrical impedance device, where they passed an electrical current through my body. All I kept thinking was that I should not have eaten that bar of Dairy Milk the night before! Or the Burger King.
Andy then analysed the test results to piece together a training programme for me to follow. It was decided that I will take part in the Atlantic Coastal Challenge on September 26-28, thus allowing me to follow a full recommended 12 week programme to ensure I am fit enough to compete.
Andy said: “Kay was very determined and has an excellent base level of fitness upon which to build on.”
These words of encouragement have made me even more determined to achieve my goals.
Now the hard work starts………..
Stats:
Name: Kay Lockett
Test date: 11.04.2008
Date of Birth: 24.05.1983
Gender: Female
Height: 1.61m
Weight: 53.2kg
Sport: Running
Type of Test(s): Run lactate test, 1body composition
Sports scientist: Andy Blow
Results:
“Kay’s body fat levels at 14.1% are excellent for a female runner. With that in mind simply aiming to maintain this would be more than adequate. Hydration levels were very good too so once again maintenance of this is all that is required as the training plan progresses.”
“Kay’s Lactate Threshold was measured at 10kph and 191bpm heart rate. One of the aims of the training plan will be for Kay to gradually increase the speed at which this occurs as that will increase her running ability. This will be achieved by Kay doing some running at and slightly above 10kph for progressively increasing amounts of time and also doing the hill and interval running work that will push her way beyond that intensity for brief periods. The other aim of the plan will be to dramatically improve Kay’s general aerobic endurance to enable her to cope with the long day (s) on the Atlantic Coast Challenge.”
“Kay pushed herself very hard during the assessment which was good to see and seemed very determined to return prior to the ACC for a re-test to measure progress.”
That is what I have decided to do.
I visited Votwo’s performance lab in Dorset for my fitness test.
Predominately designed for athletes, the training plans and e-log programme are also ideal for beginners as a good starting point to set goals.
I discussed what I wanted to achieve with Andy Blow - co-founder of Votwo. This basically consisted of me telling him that I wanted to get fit so that I don’t have a heart attack when I take part in an event.
Andy is a qualified Sports Scientist and professional Ironman triathlete, so he knows his stuff.
The assessment consisted of a progressive step test, where I ran on a treadmill and every three minutes the speed was increased by 1kph and you run until you drop! I managed 22.5 minutes. Then was almost sick.
During the step test, samples of blood were collected from my fingertip and analysed for lactic acid concentration. Ouchy!!
They also measured my body composition (principally body fat vs fat free mass). This was estimated by using a bio-electrical impedance device, where they passed an electrical current through my body. All I kept thinking was that I should not have eaten that bar of Dairy Milk the night before! Or the Burger King.
Andy then analysed the test results to piece together a training programme for me to follow. It was decided that I will take part in the Atlantic Coastal Challenge on September 26-28, thus allowing me to follow a full recommended 12 week programme to ensure I am fit enough to compete.
Andy said: “Kay was very determined and has an excellent base level of fitness upon which to build on.”
These words of encouragement have made me even more determined to achieve my goals.
Now the hard work starts………..
Stats:
Name: Kay Lockett
Test date: 11.04.2008
Date of Birth: 24.05.1983
Gender: Female
Height: 1.61m
Weight: 53.2kg
Sport: Running
Type of Test(s): Run lactate test, 1body composition
Sports scientist: Andy Blow
Results:
“Kay’s body fat levels at 14.1% are excellent for a female runner. With that in mind simply aiming to maintain this would be more than adequate. Hydration levels were very good too so once again maintenance of this is all that is required as the training plan progresses.”
“Kay’s Lactate Threshold was measured at 10kph and 191bpm heart rate. One of the aims of the training plan will be for Kay to gradually increase the speed at which this occurs as that will increase her running ability. This will be achieved by Kay doing some running at and slightly above 10kph for progressively increasing amounts of time and also doing the hill and interval running work that will push her way beyond that intensity for brief periods. The other aim of the plan will be to dramatically improve Kay’s general aerobic endurance to enable her to cope with the long day (s) on the Atlantic Coast Challenge.”
“Kay pushed herself very hard during the assessment which was good to see and seemed very determined to return prior to the ACC for a re-test to measure progress.”
