I chose to follow the hansons half marathon method. The hanson marathon method is a training plan that is built around the concept of cumulative fatigue the idea that running on tired legs day after day, week after week over the course of training helps prepare you for the end of the race. Thank you so much for all of your awesome and kind comments on yesterdays race recap. The sos days are spread throughout the week and should always be spaced out with either an easy day or rest day inbetween. I liked that there was a full book with scientific explanations instead of just a plan. Last year the brothers, along with luke humphrey, an exercise physiologist and one of their coaches, published hansons marathon method. Review quotes go here, keith and kevin hanson have been training professional and amateur distance runners for over 20 years. 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. Praise for hansons marathon method and hansons half marathon method keith and kevin hanson have been training professional and amateur distance runners for over 20 years. You might expect a training program devised by the hanson brothers to be a little different. The book provides a beginners plan and an advanced plan, along with very specific guidelines on how to figure out what pace to run each run.
That means that running faster is the best way to make your. Hanson marathon method overview and real experiences. The weeks plan called for 4 six mile runs, 1 eight mile run, and speedwork. Oct 17, 2016 now that ive completed a full marathon training cycle using the hanson marathon method, im ready to share my thoughts on the plan. Jun 29, 2015 last week was my first week of marathon training using the hansons marathon method. I read the book cover to cover twice before committing to the plan. I already am trying to figure out a way to modify the plan in order to use it for half marathon training.
Hansons marathon method lays out the smartest marathon training. Today on friday five with cynthia, mar, and courtney, the topic was a day in the life. Choosing the best marathon training plan is a difficult decision. Congrats on making it through week 1 of your training. However, overall 95% of the training was exactly what was written out in the book. Review of the hanson marathon method eat pray run dc. The hansons rolled out their first marathon training programs in 1992 for the detroit marathon, so the hansons marathon method was timetested by the time i came into the picture. Hansons marathon method lays out the smartest marathon training program available from one of the most. Last year the brothers, along with luke humphrey, an exercise physiologist and one of their coaches, published hansons marathon metho.
Hansons marathon method by humphrey, hanson waterstones. Hansons marathon method offers a radical overhaul of marathon training that promises to turn any. Hansons coaching services personal coaching training. The long and the short of the hansons marathon method. Finding the group through luke humphreys excellent book on distance training, i was thrilled to find out that there was an option for a. Jan 21, 2016 keith and kevin hanson have been training professional and amateur distance runners for over 20 years. Beginner marathon advanced marathon beginner half mararthon advanced half marathon couch potato 10k for personal coaching or more options. Twentyplus years ago they took a look at some of the science regarding long distance running. Unlike other marathon training programs, which typically have runs of 20 miles. Inspired by an old article in runners world, i started the hanson training plan about nine weeks ago to prep for the ocala marathon next weekend. Ive had a few people ask me on instagram and the blog about how the hansons marathon method worked for me. Six months later, i shaved 25 minutes off of my time and ran a. If i run a marathon again next year, i will stick to the beginner plan again, since i couldnt complete all the runs towards the end.
Hansons marathon method book luke humphrey running. Finding the group through luke humphreys excellent book on distance training, i was thrilled to find out that there was an option for a custom training program and personalized coaching. My hansons marathon training experience a description of my experience using the marathon training plan suggested by the hansons in an attempt to run a sub4 hour marathon. Higdons novice plani wound up with a knee injury, and had a horrible first marathon experience. In hansons marathon method, the coaches of the hansonsbrooks distance project reveal their innovative marathon training program that has helped thousands of runners become true marathoners and smash their. May 15, 2011 vo2max productions has published a book, running for the hansons. Im putting this up mainly because i was looking for something like it when i started my most recent marathon training cycle, but didnt really find anything that addressed. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. By the end of the hansons marathon method, youll know whether or not youre capable of running your goal pace for 26. In hansons marathon method, the coaches of the hansonsbrooks distance project reveal the methods theyve used to turn their runners into race winners, national champions, and olympians.
I remember looking at this plan in the beginning and being scared out of my mind. I knew from reading their book that it was a tough plan, but its the perfect plan for where i want to be right now. Oct 01, 2012 keith and kevin hanson have been training professional and amateur distance runners for over 20 years. Nov 12, 20 as many of you may know, i used the hansons marathon method as my training plan leading up to the ing new york city marathon. 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. This is where you just have to trust the training like one of the hansons wives did, and pred after having being skeptical of her husbands training program. Keith and kevin hanson have been training professional and amateur distance runners for over 20 years. I think it is important to note that during my training i did add in a few weeks so i didnt stick to the hansons plan 100%. Hansons first marathon by luke humphrey and keith and kevin.
Hansons first marathon, from one of americas most successful marathon training groups, offers a smart, friendly guide to preparing for your first marathon. The book, hansons marathon method, is really informative and provides a lot of helpful scientific background for the method as well as helpful information about nutrition. Hanson marathon method overview and real experiences 36 shares in contrast to the 3 day a week style of the first training method, today we are exploring the hanson marathon training method which calls for 6 days of running and little to no cross training. Luke humphrey running hansons marathon method personal. Running with the hansons method the new york times. Keith and kevin hanson are brothers who own and operate a running store in detroit. Tempo runs should be run at half marathon goal pace. While these results arent typical for everyone, i wanted a place where i could share my story with you all. Nov 09, 2014 this is my final thoughts regarding the hanson s marathon method. Dec 20, 2014 i think it is important to note that during my training i did add in a few weeks so i didnt stick to the hansons plan 100%.
Hansons marathon method lays out the smartest marathon training program available from one of the most accomplished running groups in the world. Halfmarathon is the fastestgrowing running race distance in the world. Run your fastest marathon with hansons marathon method, the revolutionary training program from one of the best running teams in the world, the. Hansons marathon method offers a radical overhaul of marathon training that promises to turn any runner into a true marathoner and help experienced.
Resources reading the book is a must to fully understand the principles of this program. Now in hansons halfmarathon method, the coaches of the hansonsbrooks distance project reveal the halfmarathon training program theyve used to turn their runners into race winners, national champions, and olympians. The hansons have a first marathon method that may be better suited to the training needs of a novice. May 16, 20 keith and kevin hanson have been training professional and amateur distance runners for over 20 years. I am currently about halfway through my training for marine corps marathon using the hansons marathon method, so i thought id share my impressions so far 1. Hansons marathon method, run your fastest marathon the. Strength workouts should be done at 10 seconds per mile faster than half marathon goal pace. Run your fastest marathon the hansons way 2nd edition, 2016 by luke humphrey, kevin hanson, keith hanson isbn. The training plan can be found for free on their website, but it does not provide details on the speed workouts which is of high importance hanson method results. Now that ive completed a full marathon training cycle using the hanson marathon method, im ready to share my thoughts on the plan. After sifting through many marathon training plans online, i came across the hmm. I have been running the numbers pun intended regarding the 17 weeks i have available to train for the 2011 long beach marathon. While very new to hanson coaching services, the experience so far has been a relentlessly positive one. Tempo runs are done at hansons royal oak store on thursdays at 6.
Apr 12, 2016 over the course of my half marathon training this past winter, i got a number of question about the hansons method training plan that i was using. Ive always followed a training plan for marathons not so much for half marathons and this was my first time trying hmm. I shared some thoughts here and here, but wanted to share a few more now that ive finished my goal race. In fact, the absence of a long run of 20 miles or more is one of the main principles of their marathon philosophy for mortals. This is my final thoughts regarding the hansons marathon method.
I often get a lot of questions and emails regarding my training with hansons marathon method that got me from a 4. I was really apprehensive about using this training plan, but really wanted to have a good race this year, as opposed to 2011. It made complete sense to me and i implemented the plan exactly. Nothing prepares you for running at your goal marathon pace as much as running over 100 miles at the pace during training. Week sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 18 off 3 off 3 17 4 off 2 off 3 3 3 16 4 off 4 off 4 4 4 15 5 off 5 off 3 3 5 14 5 off 5 off 4 5 4 6 4 speed off tempo5 4 6 12 8 4 speed off tempo5 4 6 11 10 6 speed off tempo5 5 6 10 10 5 speed off tempo6 6 5 9 10 7 speed off tempo6 5 6 8 10 5 stren. Competitive running is one of the most popular sports in. Run your first marathon or your fastest with hansons marathon method, the revolutionary training program from. While i didnt have time to complete the full plan, since i had recently raced the savannah marathon, i figured that rolling over that marathon training would make it fine to start somewhere in the middle of the hanson plan. Ive followed the runners world training plans twice before and did the jeff galloways plan once. Oct 08, 2016 a brief explanation of hansons marathon method. Vo2max productions has published a book, running for the hansons. Praise for hansons marathon method and hansons halfmarathon method keith and kevin hanson have been training professional and amateur distance runners for over 20 years. Hansons marathon method is the bestselling performance marathon training program.
Jan 01, 2016 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 hansonsbrooks distance project. You might expect a training program devised by the hanson brothers to be a little different than the usual rehashing of principles and schedules. Review keith and kevin hanson have been training professional and amateur distance runners for over 20 years. Since i did one on wednesday, i figured id do something different. The book explains clearly the value of specificity. As i approach the start of my training window, i read the book a second time to put.
There are many plans available, each with their positives and negatives. May 12, 2016 the book, hansons marathon method, is really informative and provides a lot of helpful scientific background for the method as well as helpful information about nutrition. You might expect a training program devised by the hanson brothers, keith and kevin, to be a little different than the usual rehashing of principles and schedules. Marathon advanced marathon beginner half mararthon advanced half marathon couch potato 10k for personal coaching or more options. Each week hansons method is broken into 3 sos days something of substance, easy days, and one day off. Hansons first marathon by luke humphrey and keith and. Hansons marathon method is the kind of book a rookie marathoner can pick up. Hansons marathon method offers a radical overhaul of marathon training that promises to turn any runner into a true marathoner and help experienced marathoners set new.
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