Hal Koerners Field Guide to Ultrarun..., Hal Koerner
Hal Koerners Field Guide to Ultrarun..., Hal Koerner
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Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning
Training for an Ultramarathon, from 50K to 100 Miles and Beyond

Author: Hal Koerner, Adam W. Chase, Scott Jurek

Narrator: Josh Bloomberg

Unabridged: 5 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/25/2018

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Ultramarathons don't leave much room for mistakes. Don't learn the hard way: get a jump on training for an ultramarathon with Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning, a comprehensive handbook to running 30 to 100 miles and beyond, written by one of the most experienced and recognized athletes in the sport.

Hal Koerner is among America's best ultrarunners with podium results in more than 90 ultramarathons. In his smart, down–to–earth handbook, Koerner shares hard–earned wisdom, field–tested habits, and insider tips to help you prepare for your ultra.

You'll find guidance on exactly what you need to know to prepare for ultramarathon, including:

● best gear for ultrarunning

● fueling and hydration guidelines

● choosing an ultra

● trail–running technique

● first–aid advice

● beating altitude, storms, and heat

● race–day game plans

● crew and pacer tips

● mental strategies to get you to the finish line

The guide offers three detailed training plans to prepare for 50K, 50–mile to 100K, and 100–mile ultramarathons.

Start your ultra with confidence and finish it strong with Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning!

About Hal Koerner

Hal Koerner has raced ultramarathons across the globe and set fastest known time records on the Colorado Trail and the John Muir Trail. He was featured in the 2011 film Unbreakable: The Western States 100 and in 2014 was called "The Happiest Runner on Earth" by Outside magazine.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Vicii

It wasn't quite what I was expecting nor what I wanted. As a "seasoned" runner it didn't give me anything new and I was hoping for more detailed information on taking long, long runs along with nutrition but it wasn't covered to the depth that I think was needed. Let's face it, you are not going to d......more

Goodreads review by Paul

Competently written with the assistance of Adam Chase, the guide is well organized from preparation to gear, from training to racing. For those looking for an exciting read into the world of trail ultras, this book will disappoint. At no point does it wax poetic about the trails. Instead, Koerner fo......more

Eens marathons geen uitdaging meer worden, wil je verder gaan. Dit boek geeft daar een mooie inleiding voor. Er worden zowel de praktische kanten van ultralopen als de filosofie ervan in beschreven, wat een mooi totaalplaatje geeft. Aan de andere kant, iedereen die aan dit boek begint zal vast al wa......more