The Hansons Marathon Method sheds light on the successful training principles Keith and Kevin Hanson have used for years to guide thousands of runners through the marathon. Luke Humphrey, author, coach, and athlete, methodically takes you through the Hansons' training. He describes how and why certain elements exist in the program and why they have withstood the test of time.
The book preaches caution and doesn't sugar coat the hard work needed to properly complete marathon training, yet under the surface always assures that if you can stay true to their methods, success on race day is almost certainly yours.
Even if you are a warrior of the road and have logged thousands upon thousands of miles, this book may offer you a fresh and simplified perspective to training. The training lexicon isn't too complex for the average runner or even a fresh face to the sport, and even so the terms are explained well enough in context to keep your mind from spinning.
However, I found one aspect of the book kept it from being a truly inspiring read. The material was lacking in citations and footnotes clarifying where the research behind each method of training was coming from. Phrases such as "research tells us" and "physiologists tell us" aren't enough to warrant credibility to the author's claims.
Hansons Marathon Method is the perfect book for beginners and veterans alike, offering more information in a clear and concise manner than many books in the same category. It leaves no stone unturned, makes available the tools to succeed, all the while instilling confidence with the voice of a master coach.
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