Daniels' Running Formula

AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF

Ryan Weismann-Yee for the degree of Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Mechanical

Engineering presented on May 5, 2009. Title: Selecting a Marathon Training Program.

Abstract approved: ____________________________________________________

Anthony Wilcox

The marathon is well noted for the extreme stress it applies to the body and mind. The

physiological aspects of marathon training were investigated and examined for someone

unfamiliar with the field. Several training programs were investigated within a

framework provided by the popular Daniels' Running Formula. By the Formula's

guidelines, training elements, means of implementation, and training volumes were

evaluated for runners of different ability for each training program. Results were

produced in the form of data tables and charts for close evaluation. Correspondence to

the defined guidelines and relative comparisons between programs were ultimately used

to draw conclusions about each program and Daniels' Running Formula. Conclusions

were made in the context of an untrained runner with a four month time frame available

for training.

Key Words: marathon, running, training, intensity, stress

Contact: weismanr@onid.orst.edu

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May 5, 2009

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Selecting a Marathon Training Program

by

Ryan Weismann-Yee

A PROJECT

submitted to

Oregon State University

University Honors College

in partial fulfillment of

the requirements for the

degree of

Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Honors Scholar)

Presented May 5, 2009

Commencement June 2009

Honors Baccalaureate of Science in Mechanical Engineering project of Ryan WeismannYee presented on May 5, 2009.

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Mentor, representing Health & Human Sciences

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Committee Member, representing Health & Human Sciences

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Committee Member, representing Civil and Construction Engineering

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Dean, University Honors College

I understand that my project will become part of the permanent collection of Oregon

State University, University Honors College. My signature below authorizes release of

my project to any reader upon request.

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Ryan Weismann-Yee, Author

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