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So You Want to Run an Ultra: How to Prepare for Ultimate Endurance Paperback – April 1, 2015

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A valuable guide to the world's fastest-growing sport that gives advice on the transition from marathon or triathlon to Ultramarathon

So you want to run an Ultramarathon. It all looks a very long way, doesn't it? It can't be good for you, it can't be fun, and surely you have to be some kind of super-athlete to be able to run that far. This book shows that it is a very long way, that it can be good for you, and that you most certainly don't have to be super-human to finish one. It also goes further by inspiring you to get started and by guiding you each step of the way. So, whether you're just curious to know more about this fast-growing global sport or searching for the right answers to your own ultra-running breakthrough, this book will prove as valuable as your favorite running shoes. Combine great insight and knowledge with a knack for making the complicated seem simple, throw in a healthy dose of dry humor and case-study contributions from real people at various stages of their ultra-running journey, and you have a book that redefines the "How To" style of sports training guide.

Print length

128 pages
Language

English
Publisher

The Crowood Press
Publication date

April 1, 2015
Dimensions

6.5 x 0.4 x 9.5 inches
ISBN-10

1847978304
ISBN-13

978-1847978301
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Andy Mouncey set the fastest stage times for the Enduroman Arch to Arc Challenge in 2003. A 300 mile sole triathlon linking London and Paris via an English Channel swim. He is an accredited athletics coach, personal trainer, and conditioning coach who has been coaching, training, and mentoring clients from sport, business, and education since 2000.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Crowood Press (April 1, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1847978304
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1847978301
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.4 x 9.5 inches

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Dion

The only book you'll need

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2015

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Great book, easy read, good style. Helpful principles. Would have been nice to have a little concrete stuff too.

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Imglue

Very useful and informative

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2023

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I think this book is undervalued as it is very accurate in the way it described the sport and the training. I highly recommend it and it is my favourite ultra running book.

David Hull

A very British take on Ultra running

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2017

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This is an interesting book, from a negative point I am not sure non-British people will get his humour or directness but I don't mind that. It is a no BS look into the world of Ultra Running from a very British stand point. There are some great tips based on his own experiences and the revelations of real runners is very useful. I am yet to sign up for my first Ultra but this book, short as it is has definately helped me understand the requirements a little better and gave some great hints and tips along the way.

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Steve Merrick Sings

Does what it aims to do...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2015

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Nutrition? Only you know what's best for you...
Training? Only you know what's best for you...
Equipment? Only you know what's best for you...etc.

Actually, I loved the fact that this book concentrated on the attitudes and approaches to ultra running. The last thing we need is more paper wasted on training plans for specific distances. It was slightly repetitive in places, as previous reviewers have pointed out but probably for emphasis on the important points, in the main. Whenever I picked up the book and read for a while, I was left feeling more inspired and up for the challenge - so the author has definitely achieved what he set out to do. A recommended read for those who are entering the ultra world - probably tedious for anyone else, but then it's not for them.

I don't think I am a proper runner - my toenails are all intact.

A. N. Taylor

Informative, but not what I had hoped for

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2014

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I only really started running again after years without much if any excerise. I really enjoyed it so joined a club. I did a trail half marathon and enjoyed it. I saw, at that race, people finishing the ultra race and decided that I would do that one the following year. I had thought this book would offer lots of advice about shoes, kit and training plans and although it does go over the basics and looks at the mindset required, I really struggle to get anything I feel will help me over the next 10 months. I was hoping for so much more from this book and feel slightly disappointed. Still have to admire the author for his achievements and wish I had found out about ultra earlier in my life

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d g donaghue

an ultra good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2015

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for anyone contemplating an ultra or for anyone who already does them, like myself, this is a great read. it gets to the nub of the very unique aspects of ultras and the things you need to think about. it offers advice but not solutions - but then thats right as there are no off-the-shelf one size fits all for ultras - each person is different and each ultra is different. it will however arm you with the key things to think about and try out
it's written in a nice bite-size chunk way that allows you , if you have the attention span of a gnat like me, to pick up / put down / pick up / put down
a must for all newbies and those who are slightly rusty / need their memories jogging (no pun intended)

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