“[A]s I implement Zone 2 training for doing distance running again I was lamenting not having done so for my 2013 marathon training. . . I thought I had. . … Looking back over the data however it is pretty clear that I did not.”
The Hansons Method
https://www.runtothefinish.com/hanson-marathon-training-method-review/
Consider this your Cliff Notes version of Hanson running plans overall. These are the key concepts of the Hanson Method for half marathon and marathon training:
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High mileage -
6 days of running -
Speed emphasis early in the training plan -
No planned cross training – in fact, they seem to do very little strength training -
Cumulative fatigue – “The development of fatigue through the long term effects of training which results in in a profound increase in running strength” -
3 “SOS” (Something Of Substance) workouts per week–speed work, tempo run at goal race pace and long run -
Longest run is 16 miles for most people
Obviously you may have heard of this training program thanks to the incredible success of Desi Linden. She gives them a lot of credit, but also noted that she reached a point where this wasn’t the best option for her any more
I hadn’t heard of the Hansons Method either. Last year, I started two runs a day once or twice a week. Unsurprisingly, it was easier on my body than running the same distance continuously. And I didn’t feel as fatigued over all as my weekly mileage increased. My form was better, too.
But as to the big questions: Did I have as much endurance? Was I faster? I really don’t know. I wasn’t significantly slower.
I’ll take a look! 2x runs in a day sounds like a good way to get around that limit, although that would require finding the time to do 2x runs in a day :D
Here are some Hansons training plans for marathon and half-marathon:
