Hansons First Marathon: Step Up to 26.2 the Hansons Way - Softcover

Humphrey, Luke

 
9781937715793: Hansons First Marathon: Step Up to 26.2 the Hansons Way
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1937715795 ISBN 13: 9781937715793
Verlag: VeloPress, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

With the right training, ANYONE can finish a marathon!

"The results have been proven at every level, from the beginner to the elite, the Hanson’s training system works."―Desiree Davila, Olympic marathoner

Hansons First Marathon, from one of America’s most successful marathon training groups, offers a smart, friendly guide to preparing for your first marathon. With their proven method, the coaches of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project will show you how to break down the 26.2 miles into achievable daily workouts. By race day, you’ll feel strong and confident of a race experience you’ll be proud of.

The Hansons-Brooks Distance Project has an amazing track record of turning normal runners into marathoners through their acclaimed Hansons Marathon Method. Now they have made the marathon not just something to check off your bucket list, but also an enjoyable, inspiring, and life-changing experience.

Hansons First Marathon is for anyone who has decided to step up to the marathon. Whether you’re a totally new runner who has never run a race, a recreational runner who enjoys occasional races, or even a competitive runner who is ready to go all the way―you’ll find the right marathon training schedule for you in Hansons First Marathon. Author and coach Luke Humphrey starts you off on the right foot with a simple survey about your running experience, race goals, and your natural strengths and weaknesses. Then he guides you to the right plan to prepare you for the miles ahead.

Hansons First Marathon covers everything you need to know:

  • Finding your foot type and a good shoe for marathon training
  • The types of workouts and how (and why) to do them
  • Choosing your race wisely
  • Training around travel, illness, and navigating injuries
  • How to stretch and strength train for marathon
  • Ways to recover from daily runs and after your race
  • Science-based nutrition and hydration guidelines for workouts and race day
  • What to do differently during the crucial final 6 weeks before your race
  • How to get to the start line feeling confident, stress-free, and ready
  • Setting an ideal marathon race strategy that puts you in control

Marathons are an exciting, rewarding challenge for runners of all abilities, but how you get to the start line will determine how you finish. Choose Hansons First Marathon to start your marathon adventure and you’ll set yourself up for success. Train strong, finish strong.

Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

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. For nearly a decade, Humphrey has personally coached hundreds of runners to meet their goals.

Humphrey is also a professional distance runner who has qualified three times for the U.S. Olympic Trials. He has raced to top 10 and podium finishes in major U.S. running races from 10K to marathon.
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.

Von der hinteren Coverseite

Finish your first marathon strong with the nation’s best coaching team

It’s your first marathon. You want the right coaching and the smartest training program to get across the finish line feeling strong. In Hansons First Marathon, the coaches of the acclaimed Hansons-Brooks Distance Project prepare you for race day, showing you how to break down 26.2 miles into a well-executed race and a finish you will be proud of.

The right training gives you the confidence you need to master the marathon. Whether you are new to running or adept at shorter distances but new to the marathon, Hansons First Marathon has a program to suit you. With four marathon training plans that range from 12 to 18 weeks, this guide covers everything you need to know, including:

Self-tests to determine the best training plan for you

Key workouts and how (and why) to do them

Science-based fueling guidelines for training and race day

Targeted stretching and strengthening exercises

Navigating the crucial final 6 weeks

Devising a race strategy that puts you in control

How you get to the start line will determine how you finish. Start your marathon journey with Hansons First Marathon and set yourself up for success.

TRAIN STRONG, FINISH STRONG

Luke Humphrey is the head coach of Hansons Coaching Services and a runner with the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project.

Keith and Kevin Hanson are elite running coaches and cofounders of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project.

„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.

Verlag
VeloPress
Erscheinungsdatum
2018
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1937715795
ISBN 13 
9781937715793
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
304
Kontakt zum Hersteller
Nicht verfügbar
Verantwortliche Person
eucomply OÜ
hello@eucompliancepartner.com

Pärnu mnt 139b-14
Tallinn
11317
Estland