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=Meaning of "VDOT"=
Note that VDOT is not an acronym, but an abbreviation of [[VO2max|V̇O<sub>2</sub>max]] which is properly pronounced "V-dot-O<sub>2</sub>max" (note the dot above the V). Remember that VDOT is not the same as [[VO2max|V̇O<sub>2</sub>max]], it just uses the first few syllables.
=VDOT and Jack Daniels Running Formula=
VDOT is at the heart of [[Jack Daniels Running Formula]]. Jack Daniels' plans are based around calculating the ideal training paces based on previous race performance. The faster you are in a race, the faster you need to train. Jack Daniels book provides tables of race performances to use to look up a VDOT number. This VDOT number is then used to look up training paces for his plans. I would recommend reading [[Jack Daniels Running Formula]], but the calculations are easier with the [[VDOT Calculator]].
