Coaching Series Episode 4: Kevin Hanson – Hansons-Brooks ODP (IHA Episode 451)

Kevin Hanson has coached high school athletics, everyday runners, and professional runners. Over 20 years ago, Kevin and his brother Keith started the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project. They saw a need for training groups in America and they started their own! The model that the Hanson’s team set up has been followed up by many other groups throughout the country and the world. The Hansons-Brooks team has produced 4 Olympians, 12 National Champions, 30 World Championship team members, 75 US National Team Members, and 186 top 10 finishes at US Championships. Some of the most notable runners that have run with the Hanson’s are Des Linden, Bryan Sell, and most recently, Natosha Rogers. Natosha recently signed with Puma, and we hear about that transition in this episode. Kevin and Keith also own running stores in Michigan, where they live. Thank you to V.O2 for sponsoring this series of the podcast! Go to VDotO2.com and use the code “Lindsey” for 20% off the Adaptive Trainer service. If you want to learn more about utilizing V.O2 for coaching, email me at Lindsey@sandyboyproductions.com. What we talked about: 4:50- Running a half marathon in the marathon training block 11:05- A weekly training structure 18:55- Strength training in a marathon build 21:00- Starting the Hanson’s Brooks team 30:15- Natosha Rogers 34:10- Cross country championships 35:30- Boston coaching series 42:05- Balancing all of his passions 53:05- Who we should be watching in the sport 55:35- Walking through dissapointments with athletes 59:35- Changes he would like to see made in the running world 1:04:30- End of podcast questions Show notes: One Life Running While Black Hansons-Brooks Website Hansons-Brooks on Instagram Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast The Ready to Run Podcast Sponsors: V.O2 Use code “Lindsey” for 20% off the Adaptive Trainer service. If you want to learn more about utilizing V.O2 for coaching, email me at Lindsey@sandyboyproductions.com