Daniels' Running Formula

Prepare for your next race with the man described as “the world’s best running coach”. Legendary coach and exercise physiologist Dr Jack Daniels shares his renowned, research-tested VDOT system with proven results, guiding you towards the right training intensity so you can run longer, stronger and faster.

The fourth edition of Daniel’s Running Formula is more comprehensive than ever, with training plans that are easier to follow. Not only has his revolutionary system been enhanced with more detailed training patterns, but it also introduces new ideas and approaches based on the author’s acclaimed Run SMART Project.

Choose a plan to stay fit, prepare for a race or regain your fitness after an injury. Train with plans for 800 m events, 5 km to 30 km races, marathons and triathlon. Each plan includes the appropriate training intensity to help you build endurance, strength and speed. You will learn how to manage the time spent at each level, train more effectively and achieve the best results.

In this new edition, you will also find expanded sections on treadmill training, training at high altitude and in demanding environments, as well as new chapters on ultradistance race and triathlon training. You will find even more guidance on creating a seasonal plan with different phases and adjustments to ensure the best possible training and racing experience every year. It is all here: the method, the training and the advice, in this definitive edition of this classic, essential work.

Join the thousands of runners who have relied on Jack Daniels to achieve top running performances. Using the plans described in his running formula, you can achieve the results you want every time you train and race.