Hanson's Marathon Project (Read 2149 times)


Was it all a dream?

    20% of my projected 60 mpw that I'm planning on would only be a 12 miler!

     

    Also that was the first I heard that the long runs should be MP + 5%.  For me that's 30 to 45 seconds per mile faster than I was planning on running them.

     

    Lots more to this plan that the little chart in the runnersworld article.  I may have to break down and buy the book.

     

    Ha! Very true.  Poor math skills today apparently Smile

    bhearn


      I just ordered the book. But I am still bothered by the lack of long runs. There is more to running a marathon than physiology -- for me, being comfortable with the distance makes a huge difference. And then there is the whole wanting to "race" frequently and see all my friends thing.

       

      But purely in terms of physiology, one of the primary adaptations the long run is supposed to stimulate is teaching your muscles to store more glycogen. Is this instead accomplished by going into those 16-milers glycogen deprived? Also, isn't there some evidence that over time, accumulated long runs help make fast-twitch muscle behave more like slow-twitch muscle?

      Venomized


      Drink up moho's!!

        1 of the things I found interesting is the easy paces they say teach the body to burn fat for fuel.  They say that at the prescribed paces of 1 - 2 minutes slower than MP you will burn 70% energy from fat and 30% energy from stored glycogen.  Faster and you will increase the glycogen consumption.  This pace window is meant to teach us to burn fat for energy in order to save and extend the glycogen depletion.

         

        Another thing they talk about is how the body stores glycogen in the muscles and how the muscles can't "borrow" from other muscles once they are depleted.  The leg muscles will store so much but once that is used they cannot borrow from the biceps.

        bhearn


          Well -- this is an area of some debate; I believe current thinking is in favor of the "lactate shuttle" hypothesis, which does let you effectively borrow glycogen from other sources to some extent. 


          Feeling the growl again

            1 of the things I found interesting is the easy paces they say teach the body to burn fat for fuel.  They say that at the prescribed paces of 1 - 2 minutes slower than MP you will burn 70% energy from fat and 30% energy from stored glycogen.  Faster and you will increase the glycogen consumption.  This pace window is meant to teach us to burn fat for energy in order to save and extend the glycogen depletion.

             

            Another thing they talk about is how the body stores glycogen in the muscles and how the muscles can't "borrow" from other muscles once they are depleted.  The leg muscles will store so much but once that is used they cannot borrow from the biceps.

             

            Well, a only a little bit of glycogen is stored in the muscle...a couple percent by weight.  Your liver will store close to 10% by weight.  While it is true that muscle glycogen is not shared, all that glycogen in your liver is.

             

            It is worthy to try and up your fat burning % a little....think crashing at mile 24 instead of 21-22 if you go out too fast.  But that's hardly the primary purpose of long aerobic runs.

             

            FWIW I did my best marathon effort (second best marathon) with no decent long run over 16 miles.  I did do a couple 20-milers, but it was brutally hot and I walked parts of both to avoid heat stroke in the last 3-4 miles.

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            meaghansketch


              I am not planning on doing the plan at this time for a variety of reasons, but I bought the book and I have to say that it is an extremely worthwhile read, whether you think it's a good plan for you or not.  I have read probably nearly a dozen running books (Daniels, Pfitzinger, Hudson, many others) but there was some physiology information presented in the Hanson book which I felt was presented in a clearer way (or maybe just that connected with me more) than other books I'd read.  I would definitely recommend it to any marathon runner, whether you think you'll want to follow their plan specifically or not. 

              Docket_Rocket


                Interesting discussion.  I have the book but I have not finished reading it.

                 

                I don't worry much about the lack of LRs because I've done marathons out of 16 milers (with a sporadic 18 miler) before.  My worry is whether I can improve as much or better as a regular plan with 20-22 milers.

                Damaris

                 

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                onemile


                  Interesting discussion.  I have the book but I have not finished reading it.

                   

                  I don't worry much about the lack of LRs because I've done marathons out of 16 milers (with a sporadic 18 miler) before.  My worry is whether I can improve as much or better as a regular plan with 20-22 milers.

                   

                  I suspect that you have a good amount of endurance and would benefit from more/harder speedwork.  I don't think running a lot of 20-22 milers is the answer.

                  Gunnie26.2


                  #dowork

                    Asked for book for Christmas. Really intrigued by these training philosophies. Really considering doing it for my fall marathon.

                    PR's - 5K - 20:15 (2013) | 10K - 45:14 (2011)  | 13.1 - 1:34:40 (2013)  | 26.2 - 3:40:40 (2014)

                     

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                    Docket_Rocket


                      I suspect that you have a good amount of endurance and would benefit from more/harder speedwork.  I don't think running a lot of 20-22 milers is the answer.

                       

                      At this point, I agree and disagree.  With the asthma, the more endurance I have the faster I can run without having an asthma attack.  I need additional endurance to be able to run at the pace I should be running without asthma.  I still cannot do certain speedwork because it sends my lungs into a spiral.  But by the time I consider Hanson (2013-2014) things might be different.

                      Damaris

                       

                      As part of the 2024 London Marathon, I am fundraising for VICTA, a charity that helps blind and visually impaired children. My mentor while in law school, Jim K (a blind attorney), has been a huge inspiration and an example of courage and perseverance. Please consider donating.

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                      Gunnie26.2


                      #dowork

                        I added the plan to my RA.  If anyone else wants to save time entering it, here's the link:

                         

                        http://www.runningahead.com/logs/db670d77527a4bcfb0f003c1a980d6da/plans/d51e8ffbcdee4abeadc56eca32ad9b04

                         

                        (hope this works).

                         

                        Thanks for posting this. I copied and put in my log. Can't wait to read this book.

                        PR's - 5K - 20:15 (2013) | 10K - 45:14 (2011)  | 13.1 - 1:34:40 (2013)  | 26.2 - 3:40:40 (2014)

                         

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                          I added the plan to my RA.  If anyone else wants to save time entering it, here's the link:

                           

                          http://www.runningahead.com/logs/db670d77527a4bcfb0f003c1a980d6da/plans/d51e8ffbcdee4abeadc56eca32ad9b04

                           

                          (hope this works).

                           

                          Worked for me, thanks a bunch

                           

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                          Gunnie26.2


                          #dowork

                            Not having read the book yet what is philosophy behind tune-up races? usually for a marathon cycle i like to run a Hm to see where my fitness is at anywhere from 6-8 weeks out from full. Not doing true tempos by GMP tempos makes me think you are not getting enough in. Like i said I have not read book yet so I am missing something here.

                            PR's - 5K - 20:15 (2013) | 10K - 45:14 (2011)  | 13.1 - 1:34:40 (2013)  | 26.2 - 3:40:40 (2014)

                             

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                            onemile


                              Not having read the book yet what is philosophy behind tune-up races? usually for a marathon cycle i like to run a Hm to see where my fitness is at anywhere from 6-8 weeks out from full. Not doing true tempos by GMP tempos makes me think you are not getting enough in. Like i said I have not read book yet so I am missing something here.

                               

                              I plan on doing a tune up race (or a couple).  He does address this. I can't remember exactly what he said but it was along the lines of how to adjust the schedule to accomodate these races.  I can check the book tonight.

                               

                              In addition to the GMP tempos there are also "strength" intervals which are done at GMP minus 10 seconds per mile.  Which according to Hansons is pretty close to HMP (or LT pace).  You're thinking there's not enough true tempo as in 10k-15k paced work?

                              Gunnie26.2


                              #dowork

                                I plan on doing a tune up race (or a couple).  He does address this. I can't remember exactly what he said but it was along the lines of how to adjust the schedule to accomodate these races.  I can check the book tonight.

                                 

                                In addition to the GMP tempos there are also "strength" intervals which are done at GMP minus 10 seconds per mile.  Which according to Hansons is pretty close to HMP (or LT pace).  You're thinking there's not enough true tempo as in 10k-15k paced work?

                                 

                                I think that covers that then. Thanks! Really need to read book.

                                PR's - 5K - 20:15 (2013) | 10K - 45:14 (2011)  | 13.1 - 1:34:40 (2013)  | 26.2 - 3:40:40 (2014)

                                 

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