Is the book really worth it? How practical is the training plan? While I respect Steve House completely, I'm not sure the best athlete translates into the best trainer. Based on Larson's review, it looks like an endurance training book with climbing focus.
Isn't it just asking you do a lot of low intensity (zone 1), and the rest for strength training and zone 3-4? I'm curious as to how adaptable that is for average working professional. This is pretty much what all endurance sports trainers ask you to do.