Quote Originally Posted by Mike T View Post
One is smoother to read, a bit dull at times, and I found myself thinking "get to the point". The other has the occasional awkward sentence, but lots of interesting anecdotes and turns of phrase, and I often wanted more detail.

There is the occasional scientific error in both - VO2max is not affected by lung function in normal people, and myoglobinuria is very different from haematuria.
Thank you.

I have the Philip Jones book but have yet to start it.

Ever since journalist Richard Askwith started FITC with "This is how death must feel." some authors have believed in the need for drama so eg ex-journalist Johnny Muir starts his "The Mountains Are Calling" with "Hearts bursting against ribs." and carries on in a similar "plunging through the heather" vein until he eventually settles down. I find it all a bit wearisome. I think Muir is now a teacher.