The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook

Name: The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781472974846
Price: 32.99 NZD
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Get fit, confident and skilled-up to go from 5k to 50k

By Claire Maxted

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Summary

The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook by Claire Maxted is a comprehensive guide for runners of all levels aiming to explore or improve their trail running. It covers training plans from beginners tackling 5k parkruns to advanced runners preparing for distances up to 50k (30 miles). The book includes advice on nutrition, injury prevention, strength training, gear selection, and navigation to help you confidently enjoy your off-road adventures. It also features over 20 easy, healthy recipes and inspiring stories from real trail runners and experts.
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Ideal for both complete beginners and seasoned off-road runners seeking structured training, motivation, and practical advice to improve their trail running and embark on new outdoor challenges.

From your first 5k up to trail marathon level, this is the ultimate guide to trail running.

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'Filled to the brim with advice, tips and inspiration to enable you to achieve your dreams over whatever distance you want your legs to carry you' - Chrissie Wellington, OBE, four-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion

From complete beginners to seasoned off-road runners, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook has all the training and nutrition advice, skills, gear and motivation you need to become a fit and confident trail runner.

There are training plans that take newcomers from 5k parkrun to first trail marathon, while for experienced runners there are sections on strength work, injury prevention and advanced training plans to boost performance up to 50k (30 miles).

To keep you enjoying every step, you'll find advice on how to choose the right gear; over 20 easy, healthy recipes; inspiring stories from real trail runners; and advice from top athletes and coaches. And if you want to explore new trails, you can use the navigation and route planning section to create your own exciting off-road adventure.

If you're a trail runner or would like to become one, this book is your new best friend.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised by Chrissie Wellington, OBE, and Ironman Triathlon World Champion, as "filled to the brim with advice, tips and inspiration," this handbook is commended for catering to all trail running levels. Trail Running magazine calls it "hugely useful for everyone who's new to the world of trail running," while author Vassos Alexander urges readers to embrace Claire Maxted's authentic and enthusiastic guidance. Emelie Forsberg, a record-breaking ultra runner, recommends it for anyone even slightly interested in trail running.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472974846

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport

Contributors:

Foreword by Vassos Alexander
Foreword by Emelie Forsberg

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 224

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Claire Maxted Health & Fitness Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Running & Athletics Self-Help & Personal Development Sports

About the Author

Claire Maxted is the co-founder and former editor of Trail Running magazine. She now runs the YouTube channel Wild Ginger Running, creating films packed with trail and ultra running advice, athlete interviews, gear tests and race reviews. She hosts talks, speaks and presents at book launches, awards, events and races. www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk