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

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

<p><b>With the right training, anyone can finish a marathon! </b></p><p><i>Hansons First Marathon</i>, 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.</p><p>The Hansons-Brooks Distance Project has an amazing track record of turning normal runners into marathoners through their acclaimed <i>Hansons Marathon Method</i>. Now they have made the marathon not just something to check off your bucket list, but also an enjoyable, inspiring, and life-changing experience. </p><p><i>Hansons First Marathon</i> 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 <i>Hansons First Marathon</i>. 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. </p><p><i>Hansons First Marathon</i> covers everything you need to know:</p><p>· Finding your foot type and a good shoe for marathon training</p><p>· The types of workouts and how (and why) to do them</p><p>· Choosing your race wisely</p><p>· Training around travel, illness, and navigating injuries</p><p>· How to stretch and strength train for marathon</p><p>· Ways to recover from daily runs and after your race</p><p>· Science-based nutrition and hydration guidelines for workouts and race day</p><p>· What to do differently during the crucial final 6 weeks before your race</p><p>· How to get to the start line feeling confident, stress-free, and ready</p><p>· Setting an ideal marathon race strategy that puts you in control</p><p>Marathons are an exciting, rewarding challenge for runners of all abilities, but how you get to the start line matters as much as how you finish. Choose <i>Hansons First Marathon</i> to start your marathon adventure and you’ll set yourself up for success. </p>