Matt Carpenter is a legend. I believe he scored the highest VO2 Max ever tested at the USOC Colorado Springs lab, somewhere in the 90s. He was basically unbeatable in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. I wonder where he is now? 😊
Yeah, his official VO2 was 90.2, but it had been tested higher, once in Italy in '94 it was tested at 94.9, but the lab discounted it assuming their machine was broken!! He's 60 now and no longer runs competitively. Up until last year, he owned and ran a custard company in Colorado. He's still active with the Incline Club (local running club) and some bike based adventures. He's continued his 1hr-per-day run streak for over 12 years, that in itself is absolutely phenomenal.
This "semi elite" guy was the short trail runner of the year a decade ago, dude is very fast. The africans started running shorter distances years ago, they'll make their way to ultras eventually, but so far they all struggle when the courses get technical. Look at Zegama this year, the Kenyans were in the running until they hit the exposed section and then never heard from again.
Matt Carpenter is a legend. I believe he scored the highest VO2 Max ever tested at the USOC Colorado Springs lab, somewhere in the 90s. He was basically unbeatable in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. I wonder where he is now? 😊
Yeah, his official VO2 was 90.2, but it had been tested higher, once in Italy in '94 it was tested at 94.9, but the lab discounted it assuming their machine was broken!! He's 60 now and no longer runs competitively. Up until last year, he owned and ran a custard company in Colorado. He's still active with the Incline Club (local running club) and some bike based adventures. He's continued his 1hr-per-day run streak for over 12 years, that in itself is absolutely phenomenal.
Great video. You guys get a follow.
It would be wonderful if David would be featured on the KoopCast so Jason can teach us how to set records... can you imagine the potential???
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First guy semi elite guy to go after it. If there is ever any real prize money at these races, the Africans will come clean up.
This "semi elite" guy was the short trail runner of the year a decade ago, dude is very fast. The africans started running shorter distances years ago, they'll make their way to ultras eventually, but so far they all struggle when the courses get technical. Look at Zegama this year, the Kenyans were in the running until they hit the exposed section and then never heard from again.