Hansons Marathon Method, 2nd Edition

In Hansons Marathon Method, the expert coaches of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project reveal their revolutionary marathon training plan that has helped thousands of runners become real marathoners and crush their PRs.

This marathon training book tosses out old-school long runs and high-mileage weekends—two outdated traditions that often lead to injury and burnout. Instead, the Hansons method builds gradually to the ideal marathon mileage, spread intelligently across the week. With a mix of easy runs and strategically paced speed, strength, and tempo workouts, runners condition both their bodies and minds to power through the toughest final miles—and finish strong.

Now in its revised second edition, this program adds the Just Finish plan, a lower-mileage, beginner-friendly schedule that helps new runners train for a marathon safely and successfully. Perfect for first-time marathoners, casual runners, and anyone aiming for a strong marathon finish and a lifetime of injury-free running.

Hansons Marathon Method will help you train smarter with:

• Weekly mileage based on proven exercise science, not outdated traditions
• The signature Hansons workouts—speed, strength, and tempo—designed for race-day success
• Key nutrition and hydration strategies to fuel the entire 26.2 miles
• A realistic and encouraging Just Finish plan for beginner marathoners
• Detailed training schedules for intermediate and advanced runners

This second edition also answers FAQs, adds strength and mobility training, and features modern recovery methods. Whether you're looking to avoid the wall, build marathon endurance, or run your fastest 26.2, the Hanson's method offers the best marathon training plan on the market.

"You might expect a training program devised by the Hanson brothers to be a little different than the usual rehashing of principles and schedules. Given the success of athletes from the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project, you wouldn’t be surprised if it was effective, too."—Runner’s World