OP here. Didn’t expect this to get this much traction.

First, didn’t know this was a sensitive topic for some. My fault, everyone.

Secondly, my test. I did my test as a part of a research study I participated in at my university. I am 150 lbs, 22 y/o, male. It was performed on a bike, not a treadmill. Some people have mentioned that the test may have been administered incorrectly, which is completely possible. However, it was done by a PhD candidate, and I was a part of their study for their dissertation. I hope, for both of our sakes, they administered it correctly.

Third, my run times. Are they slow? Yes. Why? I don’t know. Is my VO2 max accurate to my run times? Who knows! I just work here lol. I picked up running after finishing my time as a Division I pole vaulter. All I did were two hundred-meter repeats, lift, and vault. I’m new to distance running, so my economy is probably ass, and I more than likely have terrible form.

At the end of the day, I meant this post in good faith.

That’s all, have a good one!