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Zone 2 Training Lessons (nequalsonelifestyle.com)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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"[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."

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

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:

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High mileage
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6 days of running
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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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

@marvinfreeman I actually hadn’t heard of it until yesterday. This doesn’t sound like a training plan that would resonate with me. Thanks for the summary though!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

@marvinfreeman I don't so much mind the two runs a day part, or even running two days in a row. Although, I've only run two days in a row a handful of times. If I ever get to training runs that require me to run way more than 3 hours I could see that sort of breaking it up. The part that didn't resonate with me was the high mileage, six days of running, and no cross-training. For me this is primarily a longevity play with a mix of strength and cardio training to which I'm adding a secondary goal of doing longer distance races. I could potentially see the advantage if the racing was my primary focus though.