Hansons First Marathon: Step Up to 26.2 the Hansons Way [Paperback]

With the right training, ANYONE can finish a marathon!

The results have been proven at every level, from the beginner to the elite, the Hansons training system works. Desiree Davila, Olympic marathoner

Hansons First Marathon, from one of Americas 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, youll feel strong and confident of a race experience youll be proud of.

The Hansons-Brooks Distance Project has an amazing track record of turning normal runners into marathoners through their acclaimedHansons 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 Marathonis for anyone who has decided to step up to the marathon. Whether youre 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 wayyoull find the right marathon training schedule for you inHansons 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 Marathoncovers 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