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Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning

By: Hal Koerner, Adam W. Chase - contributor, Scott Jurek - foreword
Narrated by: Josh Bloomberg
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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, authored 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!

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2014 Hal Koerner (P)2018 Tantor

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"Hal's Field Guide is a comprehensive guide to all things ultra.... A near-limitless body of knowledge that, if you were sharing a trail with him, Hal would gladly share." (UltraRunning)

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Well done

Simple but his passion comes across and makes me want to get out and run.

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Solid overview and introduction to Ultra Running..

...with great tips, advice and suggestions throughout.
I plan to work in some of the training plans into my next block!

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great field guide for the basics

Loved it. It is what the title says, a good field guide for information of all the basics needed for ultra running. Narrator was great.

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Super Awesome

Easy to listen to with great advice. The tips and training plan were worth the price, the story is icing on the cake though.

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Ultra 360

I like this book because every points have been discussed with me any example from the author to back it all up

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Definitely worth your time and money

This book really makes me want to hang out in Ashland with Hal. Some great information in here.

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Spectacular

This book is an absolute wealth of information that is backed up by experience. It is all very informal sounding, but Hal knows what he's talking about.

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Great Listen!

I really enjoyed listening to this book. As a guy who is aspiring to running ultras, I found it to be both informative and entertaining.

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Just the facts

No nonsense I enjoyed the whole thing. Worth listening to 1.2x speed for a quick listening experience.

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Great Listen, Informative

I’ve been listening to books on books in the ultra running genre lately, and I appreciated this book for its straightforward, but humble delivery. There’s is a wide array of information for those curious, interested and or in the thick of the ultra running lifestyle. I would’ve liked more of a backstory on the rise of Hal, but I definitely appreciate the humility and insight on mistakes and wins. The narrator was good and had pleasant delivery style. Totally recommend.

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