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Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning

Training for an Ultramarathon, from 50K to 100 Miles and Beyond
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Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning is the first comprehensive guide dedicated to the rapidly growing sport of ultrarunning. Drawing on Hal Koerner's experience as America's top ultrarunner and celebrated figure featured on the cover of Outside magazine, this book covers essential training, nutrition, gear, and strategies for trail and ultra distance running. Coauthor Adam W. Chase, a seasoned contributor to leading running publications and the American Trail Running Association, ensures expert insights for athletes of all levels.
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This book is ideal for trail runners, ultrarunning enthusiasts, and anyone looking to enter the sport with guidance from trusted champions. It's also suitable for sports aficionados keen on exploring endurance running's latest trends.

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Ultramarathon doesn't leave much room for mistakes. This book shares hard-earned wisdom, field-tested habits, and insider tips to help you prepare for your ultra.

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This is the first comprehensive guide to ultrarunning.

Trail and ultra running grew 2400% last year.

The author is America's best ultrarunner and an ultrarunning celebrity, as seen on the cover of Outside magazine.

Coauthor Adam Chase is a regular contributor to top running magazines such as Competitor, Running Times, and Runner's World, and is affiliated with the American Trail Running Association.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781937715229

Publisher: VeloPress

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 September 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: VeloPress

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Hal Koerner is one of America's top ultrarunners. He has won Hardrock and twice won the Western States 100. He has finished on the podium in over 90 ultramarathons, setting fastest known times on the Colorado Trail and the John Muir Trail. Hal is race director of four popular trail runs in Oregon and owns Rogue Valley Runners, a running store that is a Mecca for trail runners in the Pacific Northwest.

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