Daniels' running formula
by Jack Daniels · first published 1998
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…miles, but to make those runs faster, to reduce injuries. I don't know why. Whenever I've gotten hurt, it was due to trying to run faster than I was ready for. Point 1 reminds me of my favorite passage in Daniels' Running Formula: "If a group of beginners were required to start running 100 miles a week, two things would probably occur: Many runners would hurt themselves, and many who didn't get hurt would adjust to taking quicker,…
on “The Runner Who Leads Every Pack and Then Vanishes” ↗There’s plenty of weight training resources already available so I’ll add a cardio resource: Daniels Running Formula. Also, don’t forget flexibility/mobility work in addition to strength and cardio. Starretts Supple Leopard book is a good resource, as is general yoga classes.
on “Importance of muscle mass, strength and cardiorespiratory fitness for longevity” ↗…based on its own data set in the future (e.g. survey input). Some links: Brian Mac - https://www.brianmac.co.uk/vo2max.htm Age grade tables - https://github.com/AlanLyttonJones/Age-Grade-Tables Jack Daniels' Running Formula - https://runsmartproject.com/calculator/ (and related book)
on “Ask HN: Show me your half baked project” ↗