Daniel's Running Formula-3rd Edition

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Daniels’ compilation of this information is shown in the table below. The intensities for all five zones (E, M, T, I, R) are shown in time per distance (pace) for given VDOT values. If training is doubled from 20 to 40 miles per week, percent of potential (peak ability) is increased from about 50% to about 75%; whereas doubling training from 40 to 80 miles per week only increases the percent of potential from 75% to about 90%.

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Out the recognition and identification of the systems of importance for distance runners follows the goals of training for improving these components. The season plan is ultimately what the whole training plan comes down to, so its construction and formulation is very important. Intensity: Reps are fast, but not necessarily "hard", because workbouts are relatively short and are followed by relatively long recoveries. Recoveries should be long enough that each run feels no more difficult than the previous run, because the purpose of Reps is to improve speed and economy and you cannot get faster (nor more economical) if you are not running with relaxed form. If it takes 3 minutes recovery between 400m Reps, then that is what is needed. Reducing rest time between individual workbouts does not make for a better workout, in fact it probably makes for a worse workout because the short rests could increase the stress and lead to poor economy. Think of Reps as similar to current 1500m or mile race pace. Plotting a weekly schedule is the fourth step to developing the season plan. The quality days – selected in step three – should be laid out over the course of the week and are to be interspersed by easy days (E). Daniels also claims that since this is determined in a race setting, psychological toughness is also factored in.The final training zone presented in the Formula is repetition training (R). Very similar to interval training, repetition training is generally faster and shorter in duration. Runs of this sort can range from a 10 minute warm-up to 150 minutes, but should not be of a distance greater than 25% of the week’s total distance. The main idea here is to just get into the running mode and prevent any acute injuries from the introduction of training into the runner’s daily routine. Workouts for this zone should not last more than 90 minutes or 16 miles on long days, but are usually of shorter duration. I found the book very interesting and informative, and it really helped me understand the “why” and “how” of running training. While I wouldn’t say there was anything earth-shattering in the book, his philosophy offers a good understanding of how to push yourself hard without pushing yourself too hard.

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Purpose: Stress your aerobic power (VO2max). At proper Interval intensity, it takes about two minutes to gear up to functioning at VO2max, so the ideal duration of an "Interval" is 3-5 minutes each to ensure proper time at the desired intensity. The reason not to go past 5-minutes is to prevent too much anaerobic involvement, which can result in too much increase in blood-lactate concentration and defeat the purpose of the workout.Only when a firm grasp of these concepts is achieved can the runner get the most out of their training. This can vary by situation, but in this case the overall season is the amount of time available to train for the marathon. VO2 max is an old concept in exercise science. It represents the maximum amount of oxygen your body can take up and use. Oxygen is an important ingredient in making energy for endurance exercise, like running. So the old theory was that the higher your VO2 max, the better you would be at distance running. The doubling of training at the lower level resulted in an increase of 25% of potential, but the doubling of training at the higher level only saw an increase of 15% of potential. Daniels assigns “point factors” (Table below) based off of maximal aerobic capacity and heart rate as a measure of intensity.

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These six training goals are now the direct purpose behind the training elements presented later in the Formula.The VDOT calculator can help you identify the most efficient and effective threshold running workouts tailored towards your individual needs. However, keep in mind that each plan differs, so you may need to adjust it according to your objectives.

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If you break mileage down, you get time and speed, the product of which is the distance, since time (hr) x speed (mi/hr) is equal to distance (miles). Systems one and two are the only real systems in the normal sense of the word, but for Daniels’ purpose, each of these are systems. His plans also vary from 21-week plans to 18-week plans to 12-week plans. In this article, I’m going to focus on the 18-week plans that cover 40 to 50 miles per week, as I believe that is the amount of mileage average runners can handle along with a job and a family. To learn more about these other plans, please consult his book Daniels’ Running Formula. The 2Q ProgramThe characteristics of the foundation and injury prevention phase are steady, easy runs while gradually increasing mileage. There is no associated heart rate zone for repetition training because the heart is limited at 100% of its capacity, but the pace is slightly faster than the pace at maximum heart rate. The purpose of the E zone is to encourage changes at the cellular level and strengthen the cardiovascular and muscular systems.