Daniels' Running Formula

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Summary: The Only "Bad" Thing About this Book
Review: This book is the BEST book for runners I've ever read. However, it does not contain a lot of information for the beginning runner. So grab a beginning program from someplace else & buy this book at the same time!

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Summary: Serious runners only
Review: This book is the most effective tool for coaches who want to have their teams run their best. It is a way to have each runner running at their own level so that each of them can go home and tell mamma that they did exactly what the coach wanted them to do for that day.
I have read and reread this book many times and recently really begun to understand that there are exact times that must be run for each training cycle. If the athlete runs faster or slower he will be in a different training cycle and will not be running what the coach designed for that day. It is critical for intervals and reps days especially. Coach Daniels sets out the pace and the recovery for each athlete to follow. If the coach and the athlete follows the plan, there will be a marked improvement in performance.
This book is very important for the kid [and coach] who wants to push daily. It will help them to realize that they must train at the correct pace [not faster or slower] to get the desired effect. Harder workouts will not achieve the desired effect.

Rating:
Summary: Serious runners only
Review: This book is the most effective tool for coaches who want to have their teams run their best. It is a way to have each runner running at their own level so that each of them can go home and tell mamma that they did exactly what the coach wanted them to do for that day.
I have read and reread this book many times and recently really begun to understand that there are exact times that must be run for each training cycle. If the athlete runs faster or slower he will be in a different training cycle and will not be running what the coach designed for that day. It is critical for intervals and reps days especially. Coach Daniels sets out the pace and the recovery for each athlete to follow. If the coach and the athlete follows the plan, there will be a marked improvement in performance.
This book is very important for the kid [and coach] who wants to push daily. It will help them to realize that they must train at the correct pace [not faster or slower] to get the desired effect. Harder workouts will not achieve the desired effect.

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Summary: solid theory to help you run better
Review: This book provides you with a plan of attack that will improve your running. It takes you from where you are now, by providing you with a way to measure your current level (VDOT) and gives you the exact formula for success. All you have to do is follow the program. If you want to improve your speed and endurance, I recommend this book

Rating:
Summary: solid theory to help you run better
Review: This book provides you with a plan of attack that will improve your running. It takes you from where you are now, by providing you with a way to measure your current level (VDOT) and gives you the exact formula for success. All you have to do is follow the program. If you want to improve your speed and endurance, I recommend this book

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Summary: Awsome Book!!
Review: This book will show you everything on running. From how to train and set up your own workout to motivation when you're feelin' down on the run or in the race. Best book on running writen.

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Summary: The Bible on Running
Review: This book will simply improve your race times. It is well written and clear, yet with enough leeway in it's presentation as to be suitable for all runners. If you buy one book on running, this one is it.

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Summary: good
Review: This is a good book for the uneducated runner who wants to get better. Don't get this unless you are serious though. Anyway, it was put together really well becuase everything is simple, and it all makes sense.

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Summary: good
Review: This is a good book for the uneducated runner who wants to get better. Don't get this unless you are serious though. Anyway, it was put together really well becuase everything is simple, and it all makes sense.

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Summary: Great Book For Simple, Good Advice
Review: This is an excellent book with basically the best training method you could ask for. However, there is one problem. The book Run with the Best by Tony Benson and Irv Ray has everything this book has except a LOT more. Tons of stuff about developing elite high school runners, the different races, tapering, and most importantly, it really explains exactly WHY all this stuff works. They basically use the exact same method, except Run with the Best goes into a lot more detail (very helpful in my opinion) and tells you EXACTLY how to apply the stuff, especially for high school running. This was the key thing that really set it apart from Daniels' book. Daniels' book has great advice in it, but Run with the Best has the same advice plus a whole lot more.