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Hansons Marathon Method

Run Your Fastest Marathon the Hansons Way
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Hansons Marathon Method by Luke Humphrey presents a renowned marathon training programme that has transformed runners' performance. It offers a structured and effective approach to marathon preparation, reflecting the booming popularity of competitive running and marathon participation in the U.S. over recent decades.
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This book is ideal for dedicated marathon runners seeking a proven training method to improve endurance and performance. It suits those committed to a disciplined regimen and interested in a program backed by growing marathon culture statistics.

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Hansons Marathon Method is the best-selling performance marathon training programme. Competitive running is one of the most popular sports in America, with all-time record highs of 19 million runners finishing a running event in 2013.

Since 1990, the number of U.S. race finishers has grown 300%. American marathoning achieved all-time highs in 2014. The number of marathons in the U.S. has increased 300% since 2000, with the number of marathoners rising 56% over the same period.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781937715489

Publisher: VeloPress

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 February 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: VeloPress

Edition: 2nd New edition

Contributors:

  • With Kevin Hanson
  • With Keith Hanson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

About the Author

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. Humphrey is also a professional distance runner with top 10 and podium finishes in major U.S. running races from 10K to marathon, as well as two-time qualifier for the Olympic Trials. He is author with Kevin and Keith Hanson of Hansons Marathon Method and Hansons Half-Marathon Method.

Kevin and Keith Hanson are elite running coaches and co-founders of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project. Kevin has earned multiple Coach of the Year distinctions in recognition of the performance of athletes racing in his programs.

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