In today’s example of “this is why I blog”: as I implement Zone 2 training for doing distance running again I was lamenting not having done so for my 2013 marathon training. According to my race recap post it turns out I did implement Zone 2 training. Well, I thought I had anyway. Looking back over the data however it is pretty clear that I did not. That’s not just a question of my race performance, where I threw all of that to the wind anyway, but also looking at the training data from that era as well.

“[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.”

  • @marvinfreemanOP
    3•9 months ago

    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

      • @marvinfreemanOP
        1•9 months ago

        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.