Below are some of the speed workouts that the hansons recommend, as well as what pace. Easy runs the hanson method stresses the fact that easy mileage is not filler, nor is it something to be ignored or thrown out. Choosing the best marathon training plan is a difficult decision. Hanson marathon method overview and real experiences. Strength workouts should be done at 10 seconds per mile faster than half marathon goal pace. Less than 30 milesweek and no workout experience note. Oct 08, 2016 a brief explanation of hansons marathon method. Ive always followed a training plan for marathons not so much for half marathons and this was my first time trying hmm. On the weeks when you run only mediumlong runs, you actually do two mediumlong runs 10 miles on backtoback days. May 16, 20 unlike other marathon training programs, which typically have runs of 20 miles or longer, the hansons method tops out at 16 miles, an appealing draw. Aug 15, 2019 the value, again, is that these plans are modified from the main hansons marathon method. The sos days are spread throughout the week and should always be spaced out with either an easy day or rest day inbetween.
The beginner and advanced labels are based on marathon experience rather than speed. In todays marathon monday post, in addition to recapping last weeks workouts, i wish to discuss my marathon training plan. You must be an active subscriber to view this premium content. I used the improver plan this time, 4 short runs week with some speed work, and a. A renegade path to your fastest marathon humphrey, luke, hanson, keith, hanson, kevin on.
Mar 01, 2005 the hansons marathon training program, calls for speed workouts weekly for the first 10 weeks of the program. As i finished my last week of basebuilding using the hanson marathon method. Run your first marathon or your fastest with the revolutionary training program from one of the best running teams in the world. However, of course, the hansons first plans still ask for speedwork. The book explains clearly the value of specificity. Ive followed the runners world training plans twice before and did the jeff galloways plan once.
Hansons running calculator personal coaching training. Getting started with the hansons marathon method medium. Beginner marathon advanced marathon beginner half mararthon advanced half marathon couch potato 10k for personal coaching or more options. Rather, this is a necessary part of their training saying, easy mileage plays a vital role in a runners development. Since i did one on wednesday, i figured id do something different. The chart on page 59 shows 400m pace charts for 5k and 10k goals. Nov 16, 2012 some old footage of a 2 by 4 mile workout we did right after placing 2nd as a team at club cross country nationals in 2010. How to do a speed workout like desi linden fit bottomed girls. The hansons marathon method calls for six days of running.
Man, i dont miss these things one bit as this was an allout effort for me at least where we forced a pace 5. Jan 20, 2015 sit back, relax, and enjoy my personal tale of how the hansons marathon method made me not want to run the new york city marathon. Hansons marathon method guide to speed runs the hansons way hmm2. I have no doubt that keith, kevin and luke humphrey the guy who is actually the author of the hansons marathon method book are lovely people. The difference is that the speed workouts total three miles of fast work at between 5k and 10k pacewe usually tell everyone 10k, because they wind up going. The hansons marathon training program, calls for speed workouts weekly for the first 10 weeks of the program.
Running with the hansons method the new york times. The pace chart on pages 8283 hansons marathon method, by luke humphrey, 2012 shows 10k and 5k speed for various marathon goals. You must be locked in and solely focused on training for the race and hitting every workout. Hansons marathon method a renegade path to your fastest marathon posted on monday, december 3, 2012 4 notes comments each year, thousands of runners run a marathon and say never again. 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. 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. Higdons novice plani wound up with a knee injury, and had a horrible first marathon experience. When we refer to speed training, we are talking about interval sessions, also called repeat workouts. With the new book hansons marathon method spelling out the hansons approach, runners have access to hansons workouts for easy runs, speed workouts, tempo runs, long runs, and strength workouts. There are many plans available, each with their positives and negatives. Run your best halfmarathon the hansons way humphrey, luke, hanson, keith, hanson, kevin on. Recently, i had the opportunity to talk with luke humphrey, the author of the new book, hansons marathon method. I chose this plan with the single goal of helping me get my very first boston qualifying time. Dec 20, 2014 as you all know back when i first set the goal to boston qualify, i decided to use hansons marathon method to get me there i sat down and planned out each week making sure i knew every run, every workout and every pace that i would need to hit throughout the training.
Dec 24, 2018 more than any other marathon training plan the hanson marathon method demands almosteveryday dedication to the plan from start to finish. I have been running the numbers pun intended regarding the 17 weeks i have available to train for the 2011 long beach 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. Below we offer the hansons approach to easy runs, speed workouts, and tempo runs. It is important to note that prior to starting my marathon training plan i also did a 10 week 10k training which helped me specifically focus on speed. Resources reading the book is a must to fully understand the principles of this program. Tempo runs are done at hansons royal oak store on thursdays at 6. Man, i dont miss these things one bit as this was an allout effort. These runs are the bread and butter of the hansons marathon method and they definitely pay off on race day. Apr 10, 2018 the hansons marathon method readers digest version. Run your first marathon or your fastest with hansons marathon method, the. Ive started exploring popular marathon training programs and trying to decide which one id like to use for my training. Hansons marathon method spells out the hansons approach in detail so that runners now have access to the hansons workouts for easy runs, speed workouts, tempo runs, long runs, and strength workouts.
Want to do the hanson marathon method without speedwork. Interview with luke humphrey, author of hansons marathon method. Aug 24, 2016 getting started with the hansons marathon method. Aug 07, 2015 today on friday five with cynthia, mar, and courtney, the topic was a day in the life. That pace may feel easy on 30 miles per week, but it will not on 60 miles per week with lots of speed work and marathon pace miles. It may be a softer landing for those who want to do hanson but found the original method a bit too daunting. Jan 10, 2018 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. One of the methods ive been really curious about is the hansons method. Jan 14, 2016 hansons marathon method lays out the smartest marathon training program available from one of the most accomplished running groups in the world. Lets take a look at this excerpt from hansons marathon method to explore the hansons approach to speed workouts, aka interval workouts.
May 03, 2018 run your first marathon or your fastest with the revolutionary training program from one of the best running teams in the world. The hanson s marathon training program, calls for speed workouts weekly for the first 10 weeks of the program. Oct 07, 2015 by the end of the hansons marathon method, youll know whether or not youre capable of running your goal pace for 26. Have you picked up the 2nd edition of hansons marathon method. 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. Some people thrive on that kind of demand or focus, and such people may click with this plan. 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. But the training is hard, with runs six days a week, and midweek runs stretching to 12 miles. Speed and strength workouts are done as group at dodge park in sterling heights on tuesdays at 6. Best place to do these workouts is at your local track. Sep 26, 2016 chasing a bq using the hanson marathon method. Each week hansons method is broken into 3 sos days something of substance, easy days, and one day off. Below are the speed workouts best suited for the runners in thi.
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