Meredith Dietz
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ExperienceMeredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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A dropping VO2max number in the summer is one of the most common false alarms in the running world, especially if you have a Garmin watch. Here's how you can stop this number from driving you crazy.
Meredith Dietz
Senior Staff Writer
ExperienceMeredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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