Can’t complete 3min VO2 Max intervals without a 10sec backpedal - am I still getting the same benefit?

FYI today I successfully completed Emerald -3 - which contains 6x 2mins at 120%. It felt hard for sure, but at no point did I feel unable to complete an interval. That’s set to the default 100% intensity. It’s really the 3min intervals at over 120% that have killed me.

Interestingly I also feel way more fatigued after v02 max workouts than sweet spot or over under workouts - even the 90min workouts. Do you guys experience the same? Or am I just systematically discovering I’m a v02 max gumby with a lot to learn?