Smash Your Marathon PR by Training Like the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project

In Hansons Marathon Method, the coaches of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project revealed their innovative marathon training program that has helped thousands of runners smash their personal bests. In the newly updated and expanded second edition, Hansons Marathon Method answers frequently asked questions, shows how to integrate flexibility and strength work into the training week, and shares the most effective recovery methods. The second edition also 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. Preview the book at www.velopress.com/hansons.

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.

Hansons Marathon Method will prepare runners for their best marathon:

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• Sensible weekly mileage based on science, not outdated traditions
• Effective Hansons speed, strength, and tempo workouts paced to achieve time goals
• 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

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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.

Hansons Marathon Method: Run Your Fastest Marathon, 2nd Ed.
Luke Humphrey with Keith and Kevin Hanson
Paperback. B&w interior with tables and illustrations throughout.
6" x 9", 304 pp. $18.95, 9781937715489

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.

Kevin and Keith Hanson are elite running coaches and co-founders of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project. They have coached the U.S. Olympic development team to victories in national and international events. Kevin has earned multiple Coach of the Year distinctions in recognition of the performance of athletes racing in his programs. They co-own the Hansons Running Shops.