This tool assists runners in determining appropriate training paces based on their current race times. It utilizes a methodology developed by coaches Keith and Kevin Hanson, renowned for their marathon training plans. For example, a runner aiming for a specific marathon finish time can input that goal into the tool and receive recommended paces for easy runs, tempo runs, interval training, and marathon pace workouts.
This approach offers a structured and personalized training framework, enabling runners to optimize their training efforts and potentially avoid overtraining or undertraining. It emphasizes the importance of cumulative fatigue and the adaptation principle, suggesting that consistent training at the correct intensities yields optimal performance gains. The Hanson method gained prominence with the publication of their book “Advanced Marathoning,” which popularized their unique philosophy and training plans.
