Daniels' Running Formula

Jack Daniels’ PhD, Formulaic Approach To Periodisation

Jack Daniels PhD, is an iconic American Running coach, whose successful series of books Daniels’ Running Formula now in its Fourth edition has become my bible when planning or periodising an athletes season. Jack Daniels competed and medalled at both the Melbourne and Rome Olympic Games in 1956 and 1960 respectively, as well as being named the World’s Best Coach by Runner’s World. The overriding philosophy of the Daniels’ Running Formula is establishing intensities using the V-Dot system, this article will brush over that with the focus being on how he periodises or structures a season plan into different phases.

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Swim Session

Saturday Swim Session: Foundation Swim

Building swimming skills and fitness is important to develop your overall swimming capability. The inclusion of key swimming attributes, kicking, drills and changes in pace make this a great session for foundation skills. This session is will challenge triathletes and open water swimmers and generate improvement.

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Run Session

Friday Fartlek Run: Athletic Brewing Pacing Ladder

The ability to sustain a high pace is important, especially at the end of a half or full marathon (especially in an Ironman 70.3 or full Ironman). Getting familiar with that high pace can be achieved by having a substantial rest between reps. This session is great for runners and triathletes especially those doing a half marathon or longer.

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UltraHumps

Thursday Training Plan – 20 week Ironman NZ Training Plan

The Ironman New Zealand and Ironman 70.3 New Zealand are great events that is often described as a bucket list Ironman event. When you cross the finish line you will have achieved something special at this great event.
Programmes designed for either beginner or intermediate triathletes who are looking to complete either Ironman NZ or Ironman 70.3 NZ in March next year, these plans will help you achieve your goals.

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Zwift Workout

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Zwift Academy 2021 Lactate Tolerance

Improving your lactate tolerance will enable you to sustain threshold pace longer, or recover from top end efforts quicker. So whether it’s attacking a hill or surging a head of your competitors, you will be fitter and more powerful as a result. This session is great for triathletes, road cyclists and mountain bikers.

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Tri Swim Coach

Tuesday Training Plan: Getting Started With Swimming Beginner Training Plan

When you improve your swimming you will have accomplished something very special.
Designed for Beginner triathletes who are looking to improve their swimming fitness, the primary goal of this training plan is to ENHANCE YOUR swimming.

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SERIOUS Training

Rob Sleamaker’s SERIOUS Periodisation

Rob Sleamaker is a sports physiologist with a Masters of Science (MS) degree who developed his SERIOUS Training System back in the 1980’s. This is more holistic approach to training, where his overview targets, not just Physical Preparation, but also Technique, Nutrition, Equipment and Mental Skills to develop overall Optimal Performance. The focus of this article is on Sleamaker’s physical preparation concepts in particular how he periodised his seasons.

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Tri Swim Coach

Saturday Swim Session: 220’s Pull and Paddle Set

Both Pull Buoy and Paddles are great tools to develop swim specific strength. They are both used within this session to ensure you get the most out of it. This session is will challenge triathletes and open water swimmers and generate improvement.

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