i have an awesome book by cordner nelson that was written in the early 80's...it is called the "advanced running book" and i it has a really good old-school explanation of how to build endurance that is akin to (but not identical to) the lydiard approach. it touches on the japanese system, van aaken, etc. ...increasing from lsd to "borderline running"...it basically recommends running slowly till you can run 100+ miles per week, then jack it up to 7min pace, then weaving "borderline segments that are at, or close to, threshold pace. it basically recommends you do as much of this as you can stand to do, so it really should appeal to the blood-and-guts crowd around here.
i don't have time for a thoroguh book report right now, but iwas just wondering if anyone here has it? i have never seen anyone here comment on it or refer to it in any way. it was published by runner's world press...back when they cared about competitive running, i guess.