# #359 - Critical Velocity vs VO2, Down Weeks or Not, Andreas Almgren 10k Masterclass

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Podcast: [Life in Stride](https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-in-stride-6744581)
Published: 2026-08-18T18:45:36+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otqboyz/episodes/359---Critical-Velocity-vs-VO2--Down-Weeks-or-Not--Andreas-Almgren-10k-Masterclass-e3niug5
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