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Outside magazine, May 1995


May the Better VO2 Max Win
Introduction
A sibling rivalry. A pair of headstrong trainers. A race with a mountain in the middle. On the fields of fitness, Tom and Todd Balf are out to settle an age-old score. And they've got 12 weeks to get ready . . .

Todd's Journey
A low-tech approach to fitness training.
By Todd Balf

Tom's Journey
A high-tech approach to fitness training.
By Tom Balf

Tale of the Tape: Before

Tale of the Tape: After

Endurance: The 85 Percent Solution
Budget your time wisely--cardiovascular conditioning cannot be faked.
By Dana Sullivan

Strength: It's All in the Trunk
Because man isn't propelled by heart and lungs alone.
By Dana Sullivan

Nutrition: For a Good Time, Eat
An apple a day is fine, but a balanced diet is better.
By Sara Corbett

Psychology: The Gray Matters
An ode to good old-fashioned mental self-flagellation.
By Sara Corbett