Run Smarter. Race Faster
Endurance Running Assessment
Determine your ideal race pace, master endurance fuelling, and reduce injury risk through our data-led Endurance Running Assessment.
Ideal for Marathon or ultra runners and Triathletes looking to understand how to improve their running.
WHAT you’ll gain
Discover your Endurance potential
Our Endurance running assessment is a comprehensive package aimed at marathon runners, Ultra runners and long distance triathletes. The assessment will give you a 360 degree view of all aspects of your running physiology and running form and allow you to maximise your training to achieve your goals!
Realistic Race Pace Targets
Discover what pace you can sustain, not just what you hope for. We analyse your VO₂ max, lactate threshold, and running economy to set achievable race pace targets based on where you are right now.Tailored Training Focus
Identify where your current limitations lie — whether it's aerobic efficiency, technique, fuelling, or fatigue resistance — and get expert guidance on how to close the gap between your current fitness and your race goals.Fuelling & Substrate Use Insights
Understand how your body uses carbohydrates and fats at different intensities. This helps you develop a personalised fuelling strategy to avoid hitting the wall on race day.Early-season Benchmarking
For marathon and triathlon athletes, early testing provides a crucial benchmark at the start of a training block. It gives us the data to personalise your training plan, target your weaknesses, and monitor progress over time.Injury Risk Reduction
With the option to include biomechanical analysis, we can highlight technical inefficiencies or movement patterns that may lead to injury as training volume increases.
ASSESSMENT PRICING
£165
Endurance Running Assessment
Ideal for marathoners, triathletes & ultra runners starting their training block.
A comprehensive performance assessment to identify your current aerobic fitness and guide your training. Includes:
VO₂ max testing
Aerobic & anaerobic threshold determination
Running economy analysis
Fuel usage profile (carbohydrate vs fat)
You'll leave with a clear picture of your fitness, realistic pacing targets, and training zones that match your goals.
£180
Endurance Running Assessment with Biomechanical Analysis
Perfect for athletes wanting to optimise form, prevent injury, and improve efficiency.
Everything from the standard assessment, plus a full biomechanical gait analysis using high-speed video and sensor feedback. This gives you:
Visual feedback on running form
Identification of inefficiencies or injury risk
Targeted form cues or drills for long-term improvement
Gain a 360° view of your endurance capabilities — inside and out.
£220
Endurance Running Assessment with 12-week specific training plan
For committed athletes looking to turn data into action.
Includes full performance testing plus a fully personalised 12-week plan built around your results. We’ll help you:
Target specific limiters
Improve race-day efficiency
Build a progressive and intelligent training block
Arrive at your race fully prepared
Ideal if you're preparing for a marathon or triathlon and want to train with precision.
WHAT TO EXPECT
How the test works
Initial Discussion
We start with a discussion about your current training, running background, and race goals — whether that’s a marathon, triathlon, or ultra. This helps us personalise the session to your needs and ensure that the data we gather translates directly into meaningful, actionable advice for your training.
Two-Part Physiological Testing
1. VO₂ Max & Threshold Test
You'll begin with a progressive treadmill test where the speed increases every minute by 1 km/h until you reach maximal effort. This allows us to identify your VO₂ max, aerobic and anaerobic thresholds, and give you precise training zones — ideal for endurance events where pacing is key.
2. Running Economy & Fuel Efficiency Test
After a short recovery, the second part involves steady intervals at and around your race pace (typically 5 x 4-minute stages). We measure how efficiently you run and how your body uses carbohydrates vs fats at different intensities — helping inform your race fuelling strategy and identify where energy is being wasted.
During the second test you will be wearing some pods that capture a range of running biomechanical data as well as video analysis of your running gait. This allows us to understand potential areas within your running mechanics that can be developed to improve your running.
Biomechanical Running Analysis (Optional)
If selected, you'll wear high-tech motion pods and be filmed in high definition during your running intervals. This allows us to assess:
Gait patterns
Stride mechanics
Efficiency and symmetry
We’ll identify inefficiencies or imbalances that could increase injury risk or waste energy, and provide movement-based recommendations to help you run smoother and stronger.
How you’ll use the data
Testing is just the start — what really matters is how you apply the insights.
After your assessment, you’ll receive a detailed report and debrief highlighting the key takeaways and how to use them within your own training plan.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with
Precise Training zones
Your VO₂ max and threshold data will give you clear heart rate, pace, zones tailored to your physiology. You’ll know exactly how hard to train on easy, steady, tempo, and interval days.
Realistic Race Pace Guideance
Based on your current fitness and running economy, we’ll help you understand what pace you can realistically sustain over marathon, half-marathon, or Ironman distances — helping you avoid early blow-ups and negative splits gone wrong.
Fuelling Strategy That Works for You
Learn how your body uses fat vs carbohydrate at different intensities, and get practical advice on what, when, and how much to eat during long training runs and race day.
Biomechanical Data (if added)
If you’ve selected the biomechanical analysis, we’ll provide detailed insights into your running technique. This includes:
Video analysis of your stride, foot strike, posture, and arm swing
Sensor-based data on symmetry, and movement patterns
Identification of inefficiencies or imbalances that could impact performance or lead to injury
You’ll get movement-specific advice, drills, and technique tips to help you run more efficiently and reduce injury risk — especially useful as training volume increases.
Targeted Areas for improvement
We’ll highlight exactly where you’re most limited, whether that’s endurance, lactate clearance, technique, or energy efficiency and provide practical suggestions to address those areas in training.
The comprehensive report explains everything to take you from where you are now to where you are trying to get to.
A Smarter Training Plan
If you choose the training plan package, we’ll use your test data to create a 12-week plan designed around your goals and physiology. Every session will have a purpose — whether that’s building endurance, increasing speed, or improving fatigue resistance.
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“Had a Vo2 Max and running gait assessment done to support my training and also injury prevention. Absolutely brilliant service from Kev, through explanations, suggestions and detailed report to refer to and help progress. Would gladly recommend and i will return for re-assessment once put the plans and changes in place”
— Rachel M
Real Data. Real Results
Curious how this assessment works in practice?
Read how we used the testing to help improve Nicoles training for her first Ironman
FAQ
Quick Answers
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It’s ideal for any endurance athlete — marathon runners, triathletes, ultra-runners, or anyone training for a long-distance event — who wants to understand their physiology, improve their performance, and train smarter.
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We recommend testing early in your training block 12 to 16 weeks before race day. If training for a marathon, at the start of your training is optimal.
This allows you to tailor your training based on accurate data and track meaningful progress toward your event goals.
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You’ll discover your VO₂ max, aerobic and anaerobic thresholds, fuel usage (carbohydrates vs fat), running economy, and (if chosen) biomechanics. You'll also receive practical pacing guidance, training zones, and nutritional advice tailored to your race.
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Not at all. We work with a wide range of runners from first-time marathoners to Kona qualifiers. If you're committed to improving, you’ll benefit from knowing where you are and how to get where you want to be.
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Bring your usual run kit, suitable shoes, and a water bottle. The test is done indoors on a treadmill. If you're doing the biomechanical analysis, snug clothing helps with accurate motion capture.
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Try to avoid intense training the day before, stay well hydrated, and eat a normal light meal 2–3 hours before. We'll send you full pre-test instructions upon booking.
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The full assessment takes about 90 minutes. This includes discussion, warm-up, VO₂ testing, economy stages, optional biomechanical analysis, and a post-test review of your results.
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Absolutely. You'll receive a detailed PDF report with all your physiological data, along with clear explanations and recommendations that can be used by any coach or training platform. We are more than happy to discuss the findings with other coaches and share knowledge.
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Yes you can add a fully personalised 12-week plan based on your testing.
Still have questions? Drop us an email or give us a call and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
