Hansons vs. Pfitzinger (Read 2134 times)

that would be nice if it were true.  many variables can throw off even the best training

If I hit all the splits/paces/milage laid out in the Hanson's plan, I should be able to run my goal time, right?

Onemile,

That's my feeling exactly.  I have absolutely no doubt that I can hit every split throughout the however-many-week training (barring injury), but the longest I've ever run is 15 miles.  I think the longest run in the Hanson's method (advanced) is 16 miles and this isn't even at marathon pace.  According to the plan, my MP is 6:18 (2:45 marathon).  My long runs are at 6:52ish pace.  I'm only a few weeks in and I'm trusting in the whole cumulative fatigue idea.  My race is May 12th and I'll be sure to let everyone know how it goes.

I understand that unforseen cramps, GI issues, weather, etc can all factor in.  I was speaking specifically to completed plan=goal race result.

There are three mid-week runs of 10 at MP not including a wu/cd of 3-6 miles (total). If you do the longer wu/cd, those will total 16 miles with 10 at MP.   (The training plan is in my log if you want to take a peek)

How do you determine if it is "too strenuous" from a breathing standpoint?

i'm  not familar with the Hansen plan. I'm curious if there are there any workouts that have you do a long run (16 to 20) and you try to run the last 6 ot 10 miles at current marathon pace?

 

Personally, I think tha't a great race simulation and test, especially if you do that workout as part of a normal training week (i.e. don't rest for that workout), and the effort for that 6 to 10 miles is not too strenuous from a breathing standpoint.