80/20 Running
Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower

Good balance between scientific background and practical guidance. Clearly structured arguments, supported by anecdotal examples as well as research studies, show why (lots of) slow running improves performance. There are multiple mechanisms at work here (e.g. the effects on fitness and skill are dis......more

Interesting concept, which I will try an adapt. It discusses the benefits of easy running (instead of mid pace running) from a scientific way, justified by empirical studies. As he says, seldom is the better way the easier, but here it is, apparently. As a book, it is somewhat repetitive though and......more

It felt like there was more background and selling of the idea of 80/20 running than 80/20 running itself, but it's a fairly simple concept so I guess there's not too much that needs to be said about actual application outside of training plans. I read this before reading 'The New Rules of Marathon......more

Great book about a training method I have finally fully embraced, after learning the hard way.......more

Useful and practical, albeit repetitive, book on how to improve your running fitness. Although it's directed primarily at people who run in races (from 5k to marathon), I think it applies perfectly well to the casual jogger that simply wants to get fitter and generally level up a bit with their runn......more