DAS Buch über Laufen, 30. Juli 2008

Endlich mal eine Meinung in deutscher Sprache!Also ich habe schon einige Laufbücher durch, z.b. das große Laufbuch, Laufbibel, Schneller werden, Lauftrainer etc. Dieses Werk überschlägt alles. Nicht umsonst ist lt. Runnersworld USA Jack Daniels "World Best Running Coach". Das Buch richtet sich jedoch eher an den fortgeschrittenen Läufer anstelle an den Anfänger. Es gibt auch einige Fachbegriffe die jedoch sehr gut erklärt werden. Ich bin nun 10 Jahre raus aus der Schule und komme gut damit klar das Buch zu lesen und natürlich auch zu verstehen. Die ersten Seiten in diesem Buch handeln über die Physik des Laufens, dem erstellen eines Saisonplanes mit Zielsetzung, Erläuterung der diversen Trainingseinheiten (Repetition, Interval, Easy-Pace, Marathon-Pace...) zudem ist das Buch noch geschmückt mit etlichen Trainingsplänen von 800m bis Marathon.Gerne würde ich hier ein weiteres Buch lesen. Es ist das bislang beste Buch das ich über`s Laufen gelesen habe, da es auf viele Dinge eingeht (z.B. Laufen bei Hitze, Funktionen des Blutes etc.)

       The Only "Bad" Thing About this Book, 31. März 2000

This book is the BEST book for runners I've ever read. However, it does not contain a lot of information for the beginning runner. So grab a beginning program from someplace else & buy this book at the same time!

       Damn good book, 21. Juli 1999

You should buy this book! There is no other running guide out there that is as intelligent, easy to understand, practical, and accurate. Though the book is not the much sought after, all inclusive "Bible of Running" type book, as it lacks important non-running information (strength training, nutrition, strectching, plyometrics, etc...) However, what it lacks in completness it makes up for with its extremely intelligent approach to training with excellent workouts and an effective approach to training. So, I can't say this is the only book you'll ever need, but if you want to make major improvements and learn alot about the proper way to train, buy this book.

       Excellent, Excellent book, 20. Mai 1999

This is the simply the best book on training I have ever read!!! I have read at least a dozen books on running and training from coaches like Dellinger, Lydiard, Bowerman, etc and runners like Rodgers, Liquori, Shorter etc and Jack Daniels book is the best of the bunch. For years I have trained by the seat of my pants trying to incorporate all I have read but with little real understanding of the affects of the different types of training I was doing. Daniels simply and clearly outlines the parts of training and their purpose. The training schedules laid out are easy to use and adaptable to any level. I feel like I now understand my training and my race times are faster. I am recommending this book to all my running friends.

       Superbly thought-out advice from a great coach, 3. Mai 1999

I'm a 40-yr-old runner. Jack Daniels' book has been my training companion for the last 24 weeks. (My goal was to break 16:30 for 5K, and the book led me there.)

What separates Daniels from even his finest competitors (e.g., Coe and Martin) is his peerless teaching ability. His presentation is direct, clear, concise, and logical.

Daniels doesn't assume that the reader has access to any special support system. He thoroughly explains (i) the kinds of training a runner needs to do, (ii) the proportion to be done of each kind, and (iii) the timing of each within a given cycle.

Daniels' "formula" is flexible and will meet various time constraints or levels of commitment. He shows one how to get the job done with the least amount of work and how to avoid "junk" quality.

Besides the training formula, Daniels offers wonderful lessons on crucial topics such as cadence and breathing.

There are limits to the book. Important topics such as nutrition, stretching, and strength training receive relatively little attention. Yet even this is for principled reasons. A distance runner must mainly run. And Daniels truly teaches one how to do that.