Contents

Foreword by Ben Rosario

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

PART I: The Approach

1    Hansons Training Philosophy

2    Marathon Physiology

PART II: The Program

3    Training Program Components

4    Hansons Training Plans

5    Schedule Modifications

PART III: The Strategy

6    Selecting Race Goals

7    Supplemental Training

8    Marathon Nutrition and Hydration

9    Recovery

10  Marathon Gear

11  Race Tactics

12  Post-race: What Now and What Next?

Appendix A: The Elite Program: Hansons-Brooks Distance Project

Appendix B: Training Plans Annotated with Supplemental Work

Appendix C: Sweat-Loss Calculator

Index

About the Authors