​Train smarter, run stronger, and reach your peak performance with expert coaching and data-driven training plans.

VO2 Max Test Sign-up

1. To schedule a test with Optimize VO2:
2. Go to http://optimizevo2.com.
3. Click "SCHEDULE" on the homepage.
4. Select your test:
   1. VO2 Max Test ($179) for performance and endurance.
   2. RMR Test ($129) for metabolism and nutrition.
5. Book your appointment for April 5th and confirm.

---

Run Ready 12-Week Training Plan

Run Ready 12-Week Training Plan 
How It Works:
Our Run Ready 12-Week Training Plan is designed to help you train smarter and race stronger with a structured program tailored to your specific race and fitness level.

• Starts with a Consultation & Assessment – We evaluate your current fitness level, running experience, and goals.
• Personalized Training Plan – We create an Annual Training Plan (ATP) in TrainingPeaks, structured specifically for your race (Half Marathon or 5K).
• Progressive Programming – Workouts are customized to improve endurance, pacing, and strength while reducing injury risk.
• Weekly Coaching Check-ins – Receive feedback and program adjustments based on your progress.
• Race-Specific Strategies – Guidance on pacing, race-day preparation, and fueling strategies to optimize your performance.

12 Weeks of Training | Built for the Chicago Half Marathon & North Shore Classic

Get Race Ready

Run Ready Challenge + VO₂ Max Bundle

$729.00

Take your endurance training to the next level with our Run Ready Challenge + VO₂ Max Testing Bundle—a science-backed, performance-driven program designed to help you train smarter and race stronger. This premium package combines cutting-edge VO₂ Max testing with a 12-week personalized training plan, ensuring you maximize your aerobic capacity, pacing strategy, and overall race performance.

Your VO₂ Max Test (March 8, 2025) will be conducted by Coach Darnell Hardy of Optimize VO₂, delivering precise data on your heart rate zones and oxygen efficiency. With these insights, your customized TrainingPeaks endurance plan will be built around your exact physiology, helping you improve stamina, optimize training intensity, and avoid burnout.

Paired with weekly coaching check-ins, expert race-day strategy, and optional group meetups, this program is ideal for runners preparing for the Chicago Half Marathon (May 18, 2025) and the North Shore Classic (June 1, 2025).

What's Included:

✔ VO₂ Max Test with personalized heart rate zone breakdown (March 8, 2025)

✔ 12-week personalized training plan (Half Marathon or 5K)

✔ TrainingPeaks Premium Access with individualized workouts

✔ Weekly email check-ins with a coach for feedback & adjustments

✔ Expert guidance on pacing, fueling, and race-day preparation

✔ Group run meetups for local participants (optional)

Sign up Now

Run Ready Bundle – Training + VO₂ Max Testing
How It Works:
​The Run Ready Bundle includes everything from the 12-week training plan plus a VO₂ Max Test for an even more precise, data-driven approach to endurance training.

• VO₂ Max Test (March 8, 2025) – Conducted by Coach Darnell Hardy of Optimize VO₂, this test determines your exact heart rate zones and oxygen efficiency to optimize training intensity.
• Personalized Training Based on Your Data – Your TrainingPeaks plan is built around your VO₂ Max results, ensuring that every run is tailored to your physiology for maximum efficiency.
• Optimized Endurance & Pacing Strategy – Use your personalized heart rate zones to train smarter, recover faster, and race stronger.

Best Value – Save $150 by bundling your training & VO₂ Max Test!
Training Starts: March 3, 2025 | VO₂ Max Test: March 8, 2025

Go All In