Ultra Marathon Training

Ultramarathon Training offers a comprehensive overview of Ultra Distance Running Training, including the history of the Ultramarathon, an introduction to international associations and championships, and finally, a description of selected national and international running events.

The main section of the book gives fun runners and ambitious runners alike a knowledgeable introduction, enabling them to draw up a structured training plan for the ultra-distances. Runners are provided with plans for 50km, 100km, 24 hr and multi-day races and show how to achieve these performances. They are given information on nutrition, equipment, orthopedic problems, typical injuries and mental training, thus providing an optimal preparation for successful ultra-running.

The book also gives an understanding of the fascination of this sport, bringing the scene to life with brief biographies of 10 top runners as well as selected running anecdotes.