Hansons Marathon Method: Run Your Fastest Marathon the Hansons Way - Softcover

Humphrey, Luke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1937715485 ISBN 13: 9781937715489

Publisher: VeloPress, 2023

Synopsis

Run your first marathon or your fastest with Hansons Marathon Method, the revolutionary training program from one of the best running teams in the world, the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project.

In Hansons Marathon Method, the coaches of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project reveal their innovative marathon training program that has helped thousands of runners become true marathoners and smash their personal bests.

Hansons Marathon Method tosses out mega-long runs and high-mileage weekends--two old-fashioned running traditions that often injure and discourage runners. Runners using the Hansons method will gradually build up to the moderate-high mileage required for marathon success, spreading those miles more sensibly throughout the week. Running easy days mixed with precisely paced speed, strength, and tempo workouts, runners will steel their bodies and minds to run the hardest final miles of the marathon--and finish strong.

In this new second edition, the Hansons program welcomes newer runners with a new Just Finish program featuring a simple schedule of easier running and lower mileage. The Just Finish program sets up first-time marathoners for an enjoyable marathon and a lifetime of strong, healthy running.

Hansons Marathon Method will prepare you for your best marathon:

• Sensible weekly mileage based on science, not outdated traditions
• Effective Hansons speed, strength, and tempo workouts paced to achieve your goal
• Crucial nutrition and hydration guidelines to run strong for the whole race
• A smart and simple Just Finish program for new runners and marathon first-timers
• Detailed training schedules for experienced and advanced marathoners

This revised second edition answers frequently asked questions, shows how to integrate flexibility and strength work into your training week, and shares the most effective recovery methods. Using the Hansons’ innovative approach, you will mold real marathon muscles, train your body to avoid the wall, and finish strong.

Hansons Marathon Method lays out the smartest marathon training program available from one of the most accomplished running groups in the world. Using their innovative approach, runners will mold real marathon muscles, train their body to never hit the wall, and prepare to run their fastest marathon.

"You might expect a training program devised by the Hanson brothers to be a little different than the usual rehashing of principles and schedules. Given the success of athletes from the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project, you wouldn’t be surprised if it was effective, too."—Runner’s World

About this title

About the Author

Luke Humphrey is head coach of Hansons Coaching Services and a member of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project. Humphrey holds a BA in Exercise Science from Central Michigan University, an MS in Exercise Science from Oakland University, and is a Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist with the American College of Sports Medicine. For nearly a decade, Humphrey has personally coached hundreds of runners to meet their goals.

Humphrey is also a professional distance runner who has qualified three times for the U.S. Olympic Trials. He has raced to top 10 and podium finishes in major U.S. running races from 10K to marathon.

Kevin and Keith Hanson are elite running coaches and co-founders of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project. Kevin has earned multiple Coach of the Year distinctions in recognition of the performance of athletes racing in his programs.

From the Back Cover

Run your fastest marathon--or your first--with Hansons Marathon Method, the revolutionary training program from the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project.

The Hansons Marathon Method has helped thousands of runners smash their best times, using the same training approach that has turned Hansons-Brooks Distance Project runners into champions. With comprehensive training schedules for experienced runners, plus a Just Finish plan for newer runners, Hansons Marathon Method will prepare you for your best marathon.

The Hansons training system sets you up for a strong marathon with:

• Sensible weekly mileage based on science, not outdated traditions
• Speed, strength, and tempo workouts paced to achieve your goal
• Crucial fueling guidelines to help you run strong
• Detailed beginner, intermediate, and advanced training plans

This revised second edition answers frequently asked questions, shows how to integrate flexibility and strength work into your training week, and shares the most effective recovery methods. The new Just Finish program offers easier running and lower mileage, setting first-time marathoners up for an enjoyable marathon and a lifetime of strong, healthy running. Using the Hansons' innovative approach, you will build real marathon muscles, train your body to avoid the wall, and finish strong.

"You might expect a training program devised by the Hanson brothers to be a little different than the usual rehashing of principles and schedules. Given the success of athletes from the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project, you wouldn't be surprised if it was effective, too." --Runner's World

Edition details

• Publisher: VeloPress
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1937715485
• ISBN 13: 9781937715489
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 304