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"[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."

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[–] marvinfreeman 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (3 children)

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:

  • 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