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Okay so I'm in HS and getting more serious about training. I was wondering which edition of Jack Daniels books to buy. Btw I'm using his books to train for the mile and 5k. Also I wanna know which editions are the best for each distance. For example is edition 3 the best training plan for the 5k or the 2nd edition..
Thank you
I train 5k-HM, so I don't know a huge amount about the shorter distance plans - but I think it is more important to understand the material in the book, and then create your own plan based on that knowledge. The plans listed are good templates though.
I own both the 2nd and 3rd editions, and I'd say the 2nd was more 'technical', and the 3rd is written in a slightly easier way. The 2nd has a very useful method of calulating pace for extended tempo runs (between 20-60mins), which is missing from the 3rd editior IIRC.
If I could only have one - I'd go for the 2nd edition.