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

PREPARE FOR YOUR MOST EPIC RUNS!

In ultramarathons, there isn't 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. In this smart, down-to-earth training manual, Koerner shares hard-earned wisdom, field-tested practices, and insider tips to help you prepare for your ultra. You'll find guidance on exactly what you need to know to train for your race, 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!

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.

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.