I liked Hansons Marathon Method.

Following the plan of course is easy, IMO, and lines you up for high frequency & high volume running for the rest of your life.

A lot of the learnings in there I still follow to this day. (when I didn't do TRIs mind you).

Like most of my long runs don't exceed 2hr 30min.

And I always run ~6-10 miles the day before my long run.

Mike

Thanks and I will check it out. I am doing tri's and the NY marathon this year because I got in via the lottery yesterday but always looking for a good book.

I'd echo everything mgreen said. I've read both, but my personal preference was Hansons Marathon Method (but they are both definitely worth reading).

Also, I've found all this stuff (BarryP) very helpful:http://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/?post=1612485

Thanks for the reply as well and will check out that link.

I actually think that Hansons intermediate or even beginner plan from their book would lend itself really well to being the run component of an S/B/R program. The Hanson method is built on consistency and cumulative fatigue, so no single workout is designed to put you out of commission for multiple days afterwards. The long run doesnt get above like 16-18 and they offer a good mix of quality running throughout the week including easier stuff as well.

I've been using FIRST this year but have added an extra weekly easy run. I like running 4 days/week and feel stale on their prescribed 3 runs/week. That said I did my first ultra last fall and don't feel like running 7-8 times/week right now. Daniels is also good, the plans are fine and the explanations good. But if you want to train S & B too it's difficult to fit it all in.

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Brian
“Eat and Drink, spin the legs and you’re going to effin push (today).” A Howe