Anna and I are still preparing for the Atacama Crossing, a 250 km, 7 days, self-supported running race in the Atacama desert, Chile. Last week I went to the « Centre Cardio-Thoracique of Monaco » for a Treadmill Stress Test (« Test d’effort ») which included Echocardiogram, lung capacities, heart rate min and max, VO2 max, fat vs. carbohydrates consumption, etc. The exercise on the treadmill is relatively short (<30min) and intense, but with the exams before and the debriefing after, I spent 2 hours at the sport center. Anyway, the good news is that everything is fine.
Philippe during the treadmill stress test / Test d’effort (© Anna Gatta)
Philippe during the treadmill stress test / Test d’effort (© Anna Gatta)
Philippe during the treadmill stress test / Test d’effort (© Anna Gatta)
