I owe the world to Kevin and Keith Hanson for giving me the reins on this project and letting me make it my own. I have learned much of what I know from their talent, dedication, and coaching. To talk with them not only about the “what” and “how” of their programs but also the “why” is like being able to open an encyclopedia and find the answer to almost any training question imaginable.
I must also thank Casey Blaine at VeloPress for her passion for this project—and for never getting too mad at me for missing a deadline. She enthusiastically tweaked the manuscript into a comprehensible form, making sure that the idea I was trying to convey was never lost.
Since the release of our first book, Hansons Marathon Method, my coaching business has expanded beyond my wildest dreams. In fact, it grew so quickly, I was blindsided a bit and we had to scramble to ensure our quality wasn’t lost in the growth. For that, I thank Corey Kubatzky, my director of operations, who ended up doing a lot of small, thankless projects so I could continue to coach, write, and keep my sanity.
Last but not least, I am so grateful to my wife for supporting me through this task of writing a book. There were lots of late nights reading and writing material for this book. My daughter, Josephine, also deserves some credit for helping daddy type, because, well, she likes technology. Big thanks to my girls.