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The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook

For runners looking for their next challenge
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An accessible, inspiring and comprehensive guide to this amazing sport of oursDamian Hall, ultra runner and journalist Have you taken part in marathon distance events and find yourself wondering what's next? Are you looking for a new, exciting physical and mental challenge? This is the ultimate... Read More
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A practical, accessible training guide for any runner looking to take up the challenge of ultra-running.

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

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An accessible, inspiring and comprehensive guide to this amazing sport of ours
Damian Hall, ultra runner and journalist

Have you taken part in marathon distance events and find yourself wondering what's next? Are you looking for a new, exciting physical and mental challenge? This is the ultimate guide for runners who are looking to go even further.

Welcome to the ultra running community. This friendly guide, written by seasoned ultra runner Claire Maxted, is packed with training and nutrition advice, inspiration, strength and injury-prevention exercises, and case studies from fellow runners of all levels. Including tips from pros and coaches across the sport, you will find everything you need to become a happy, confident ultra runner.

From the basics and your first race, all the way through to multi-day events, chapters include:

  • Ultra Running kit essentials
  • Finding the time to train – tips and inspiration
  • How to get faster and/or run further
  • Training plans from 50k to 160k
  • Nutrition and recipes for ultra energy
  • Where to run – both locally and globally
  • Advice on strength training, overtraining, injury prevention, recovery, and more!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399411301

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 208.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 674g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Claire Maxted is co-founder and former editor of Trail Running magazine. She now runs the YouTube challel Wild Ginger Running. Claire's first book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook is also published by Bloomsbury. Find out more at www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk

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