The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook: For runners looking for their next challenge

The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook: For runners looking for their next challenge

by Claire Maxted
The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook: For runners looking for their next challenge

The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook: For runners looking for their next challenge

by Claire Maxted

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Overview

A practical accessible training guide for any runner looking to take up the challenge of ultra-running.

From runners looking for the challenge of their first ultra running event (anything longer than a marathon distance), to more seasoned long distance runners looking to improve their time or recovery, this book is your must have resource. Packed with training, nutrition, skills, gear and motivation advice - it has all you need to become a more confident ultra runner.

This book takes you through the best kit, why to take on an ultra, where to run - both locally and globally, how to get faster and run further, how to find the time to train, training plans from 50k to 160k, as well as advice on overtraining and much more.

Completed with inspirational photos, illustrations and case studies from ultra runners of diverse backgrounds, alongside tips and advice from pros and coaches across the sport.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781399411301
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Publication date: 11/12/2024
Pages: 224
Sales rank: 730,888
Product dimensions: 8.27(w) x 9.25(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Claire Maxted is co-founder and former editor of Trail Running magazine. She is the founder and presenter of Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel, a qualified personal trainer and UKA leader in running fitness. A freelance writer for Advnture.com, T3 magazine and Trail Running magazine, she is a presenter and host at various outdoor shows - including the National Running Show, The Running Awards, Run Fest Run, Keswick Mountain Festival and Kendal Mountain Festival. www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk

Table of Contents

Why run ultras?
What kit do you need?
Where can you train?
Different types of ultra
Most common mistakes not to make!
Training plans - from 50k to 160k (100 miles)
Women's training
Tackle the terrain
Stay safe
Start to navigate
Recover faster
Get faster
Run further
Cross-training
Races!
See the UK through ultra running - top 10 destinations for trail running in Britain
See the world through ultra running - top 10 beginner races around the world

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