The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook: For runners looking for their next challenge

by Claire Maxted

A practical accessible training guide for any runner looking to take up the challenge of ultra-running.

From runners looking for the challenge of their first ultra running event (anything longer than a marathon distance), to more seasoned long distance runners looking to improve their time or recovery, this book is your must have resource. Packed with training, nutrition, skills, gear and motivation advice - it has all you need to become a more confident ultra runner.

This book takes you through the best kit, why to take on an ultra, where to run - both locally and globally, how to get faster and run further, how to find the time to train, training plans from 50k to 160k, as well as advice on overtraining and much more.

Completed with inspirational photos, illustrations and case studies from ultra runners of diverse backgrounds, alongside tips and advice from pros and coaches across the sport.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

Published November 12, 2024

Reviews

[Michelle]

The Ultra Running handbook by Claire Maxted is a great book filled with tips, especially for the first time ultra runner.

[Michaela · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very helpful book. It’s very inspiring, I e always felt I couldn’t do an ultra, but having read this book, I feel I have the confidence to try, thank you Claire Maxted :-)

[Stuart Sellers · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well rounded set of advice.