Testimonials
After having a baby in October, I knew I needed some outside help to get back into racing shape. With high hopes for a sub three hour marathon, I decided to try out the Hanson’s Coaching Service. Working with my coach, Melissa, has helped me train smarter and run harder. After only four weeks of following a training plan that is tailored specifically to my needs, I set my 5k PR! With Melissa’s guidance and the individualized plan she has created for me, I expect to set another PR at the Run for the Red Marathon on May 18.
Sarah R.
Coached Athlete
I am a 53-year-old life-long average marathoner, Coach Melissa on the Hansons squad has been tremendous to work with and she has helped me to step up my running. Because of Melissa’s training and positive encouragement I’ve set recent PR’s in the marathon and won age divisions in the 5k. Anyone interested in turning up their training in a positive environment should take a look at the Hansons team.
Joe D.
Coached Athlete
There are countless books, webpages, and blogs that have plans that claim to get you ready for a marathon, and claim to get you faster, I never found these to be adequate for me. With HCS not, only was I able to get a plan that met my needs and budget, but I had access to my coach for modifications, suggestions and encouragement.vI wanted to get to the next level. Little did I know that the HCS would get me beyond the next level; every race this season I have had a PR and I am now placing in my age group; something that I never dreamed of.
Todd M.
Coached Athlete
I came on board with Hanson’s Coaching Services over two years ago. A friend of mine forwarded me an article on the Hanson’s marathon method and immediately started looking into it. Luke continues to take my running ability to the next level with PRs at several distances time and time again. Besides getting stronger and faster, Luke has accomplished this all while keeping me injury free. Over two years in the works and no injuries, that says a lot about Luke Humphrey Running.
Alex P.
Coached Athlete
I tried running plans that guaranteed you would run faster if you cross trained and rested more between hard workouts. Luke Humphrey understands that running 6 days a week (with precise workouts) yields far better results than these “run less” plans. I’ve done 2 rounds of the advanced method, got my BQ and had zero injuries along the way. I highly recommend LHR running.
Jennifer S.
Coached Athlete
Great philosophy, based on many years of experience and sound understanding of what it takes and requires to be a marathon runner
Dave T.
Coached Athlete
Without question. Has been a total game-changer for my personal running dreams and goals.
Maria W.
Coached Athlete
If you want to become a smarter, stonger runner and you want to remain healthy and enjoy the process, #LHR is where it’s at! I trust nothing else!
Brandon M.
Coached Athlete
I don’t typically write positive reviews 😊 but this time I would like to share my feedback about Hanson’s training method and personal coaching via LHR.
First of all, I have two of Luke Humphrey Running books, and read them more than once throughout the years. I used the training plans from the marathon book for my first few marathons (BQ’ed on my second attempt). Then I switched to a different training method throughout the years (11 full marathons in 6 years), but always went back to Hanson’s. For some reason, the methodology just worked for me – 2 SOS sessions and 16 miles long run.
After few years of getting through so many injuries by overdoing stuff (hello, type A personality! – 16 miles was never enough for me…), I decided to hire a coach (not part of LHR) that was in my price range. I worked with that coach for a year or so, but something did not “click” – method did not work for me, not much flexibility, lack of communication from my coach, etc. I went back to looking into what LHR had to offer. I debated for few months if I should hire one of their coaches, as personal coaching ain’t cheap! But you get what you pay for, right? I closed my eyes, tied up my budget and sign up; it was probably the best investment I’ve ever done in my running “career”!
Melissa Johnson White – she took me under her wing. Let me tell you, Melissa knows her stuff. It’s scary sometimes how she knows what I’m going through (mentally and physically) during my training just by looking at my logs (I don’t think I look at my logs as much as she does 😊) . I feel like she is invested in my goals and cares how I do on my running and races. What I really like about her coaching style (besides her planning and adjusting all of my workouts where I don’t even need to think about) is that if I ask her a question, a specific question, kinda like “yes or no” type, she will respond very promptly in a way that makes me answer my own question. Similar to what Luke says a lot in his podcasts “it depends” 😊 But that’s what great coaches do – guide athletes to make their own decisions.
During these covid times and races being cancelled, I’ve been under Melissa’s wing since January 2020. I had races scheduled almost every month, but with cancelations, she adjusted my schedule almost on a weekly basis. Now the best part - Melissa helped me PR in all distances! I PR’d in 5k, 10k, and half marathon in one race!!! And I just PR’d in my marathon (on a difficult course and pouring down rain) by 7 min! Oh, and I won that marathon on the women’s side! I really think she knows what a runner needs to be successful in their own running “careers”. I could have not done it without having her by my side. Thank you, and I am looking forward to working with you on my next running endeavors!
Renata
Coached Athlete