Thanks!

I did find this: http://fitstopphysicaltherapy.com/metabolic-testing/
It sounds like what we’re looking for, but it’s hard to tell for sure. Looks like that might be the product I want in one of those photos. I think I’ll give them a call and try to clarify.

Got the test this morning, it’s exactly the type of test described on this site, just what I was looking for. I don’t think he sees many high-level athletes (he was impressed by my results, which I know to be mediocre), as most of what he does is geared toward a weight-loss context, but he is definitely totally like-minded as far as endurance training philosophy and methodology and was totally on the same page when I explained my goals. I attached a quick chart I made from some data points. I’d love to hear how anyone else interprets the results!

For what it’s worth, I found that the points I’ve been using (based on estimated max HR (which was slightly wrong) and the %’s in TFTNA) are pretty close, maybe a tad conservative perhaps, which is fine. I’ll continue doing what I’m doing, but it will be interesting to see what results a retest shows come March or so! Knowledge is power!

Here’s a better link for the place:
http://bodysmartutah.com