i'd really like to know if it's worth the time.
i'd really like to know if it's worth the time.
If you're a HS 3200 meter runner who runs a leg on a relay it might not be the best protocol.
Depends on what kind of distance you MAINLY run.
Distances from the mile (or 1500m) and up.
It was originally intended for pole vaulters, but eventually distance runners figured out that it worked for them too.
It's not for hobby joggers. Ask me how I know.
It gives training plans for the 800 to the marathon but the 800 is lumped in with the 1500 so I don't think it would suit the "long sprinter" 400/800 type of athlete and I haven't heard much praise for the marathon plan. In my opinion Daniels' Running Formula is probably best for 5k training. The theory behind Daniels' is that there are a small set of training paces (R, I, T, E) [and F if you run the 800] tied to physiological markers that are optimal to train at. I-pace for instance is just below VO2max pace. The real strength of Daniels' Running Formula is that if you know your current race fitness, there are tables giving you all of the details you need to construct workouts. The major criticism of Daniels' approach is that you only ever train at four paces and, for many race distances, none of these paces quite line up with race pace. But it just so happens that Daniels' heavily-emphasized I-pace is 5k-pace. So whether you believe in Daniels' physiologically-based pace system or believe in emphasizing specificity in training, the 5k plan is a balanced plan.