Prepare for your next race with the man who has been called "the world's best running coach." Legendary coach and exercise physiologist Dr. Jack Daniels shares with you the famous, research-tested, and proven VDOT system to guide you on the right training intensity, so you can run longer, stronger, and faster.

The fourth edition of Daniel's Running Formula is more comprehensive and with easier-to-apply programs than ever. Not only has his revolutionary system been improved with more detailed training patterns, but new ideas and designs based on the author's renowned Run SMART Project are also proposed.

Choose a program to stay in shape, plan a race, or regain your fitness after an injury. Train with programs for races from 800 m, 5 km to 30 km, marathons, and triathlons. Each program includes the appropriate training intensity to help you build endurance, strength, and speed. You will learn to manage the time you dedicate to each level, train more effectively, and achieve the best results.

In this new edition, you will also find expanded sections on treadmill training, high-altitude training, and challenging environments, as well as new chapters on ultra-distance race training and triathlon. You will find even more guidelines for creating a seasonal plan with various phases and adjustments to ensure the best training and racing experience each year. It's all here—the method, the training, the tips—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. By using the programs described in his running formula, you can achieve the desired results every time you train and compete.