I haven't read it yet, so I haven't been able to critique the pseudoscience.
BTW, Christopher, you look even geekier than I imagined.
Yes. It's very good. Conceptually, it's a good interpretation of Lydiard. It is not, however, an attempt to rewrite Arthur's books.
Unrelated to the content, the book itself is surprisingly hefty and well made for a softcover. For the price, I've never seen its equal.
>>you look even geekier than I imagined<<
Ha ha.
Perhaps you shouldn't be thinking about me, that's slightly creepy.
Which sounds more like pseudoscience, Lydiard or someone who claims that all running improvements are the result of an undefinable and unmeasurable increase in "running skill"?
It is a very good interpretation. I agree with you that there might be a large number of people who miss the big picture, which is unfortunate.
I do think, however, that since Lydiard's time, we have learned that the marathon requires a bit more in terms of specificity, in regards to fuel economy and the like.
This is a must read for anyone who desires a fundamental understanding of a general peaking cycle.
ROFL!
Wet Coast wrote:
>>you look even geekier than I imagined<<
Ha ha.
Perhaps you shouldn't be thinking about me, that's slightly creepy.
You're right. You do look slightly creepy.
edumacator wrote:
Which sounds more like pseudoscience, Lydiard or someone who claims that all running improvements are the result of an undefinable and unmeasurable increase in "running skill"?
Or someone like you who misses the point?